Vktech&reg; 5 Key Kalimba Mbira Likembe Sanza Finger Thumb Piano Rosewood Instrument Thumb piano is a traditional musical instrument in Africa. In different African countries, it has different names. The sounding body part is the flexible metal strips in different length, while use wood or gourd as a resonance box. Such an instrument are played for the function that it's not only rid the evil from patients, but also play the role of praying for rain. Therefore, it is one of people's favorite instruments in many countries. The main function of thumb piano is used for accompaniment. When it is played, you should hold the main body by two hands, and then use two thumb to play with it. When the thumb presses and releases the piano, the steel slice will make sounds.