Listened again today and want to say you did a very good job of recording the parts. I only play this with one other person in my area and unfortunately because of life circumstances we have not played together for a long time. When that time comes again i'll try to remember to record it, although i don't have your skiĺls.
Seth Geddes Mbira thanks Seth! I've improved the 'method' from last video like this. Essentially involves recording video and audio simultaneously on separate devices, listening to 'anchor' (first track laid down) while playing subsequent layers. Much easier!
We play this in gandanga g#, which is Chartwells village tuning known as Dindingyongwe. I haven't been able to get with the person i usually play it with and am teaching the kush to someone else in a couple of weeks . When and if we get it together i'll try and record it and send it to you. Would like to have your recording skills and play with a few pieces.
Hi! I love this and I am trying to play HwaHwa but my tuning seems to be different (even if I transpose). I need to learn more about the different tunings. But I would love to transcibe this for other instruments too.
Hey Brian - yes. It is tuned to A (or E depending on how you look at it) and is the highest mbira tuning oft employed by Thomas. Also happens to be my favorite, as there is something quite special about this scale. Maybe it's just that so many great songs are played in this pitch; bukatiende, hwahwa, hanzvadzi, pidigori, marehwarehwa, et cetera. The keen of ear will notice that the D (or 4th) in this instrument changes depending on what's needed - in this clip it's actually raised a semitone to d#, making it more of a 7th, if you will. Thanks for checking out the clip.
@@woodsmith_1 Thanks for the detailed response EOrem ..I was thinking it's Katsanzaira because of the high pitch. I'll definitely learn the piece on my mbira. Thanks for the clip 👏🏾👏🏾
Brian Nyandoro cool, you should post a video when you do ;) Indeed it used to be katsanzaira tuning; now (and at time of making this video) it is even higher pitched.
The timbre is close to the wood marimba of central america..is their an evolutionary explanation, or connection?... would these be a percussion instrument?
cool observation. physically, the mbira keys are often tuned such that their overtones produce a timbre similar to marimba bars. the buzzing of the mbira via caps or shells or beads, etc. is also characterstic of central american marimba sound - I believe they evolved independently, without influencing each other, but I couldn't say for sure.
@@chiyenyumba7135 I hope it is obvious that the mbira dzavadzimu comes from Zimbabwe, yes. But there are marimba-like instruments found all over the ancient world. They didn't all come from Zimbabwe.
@@woodsmith_1 unfortunately it is not obvious to the international community who access social media. Actually there is a risk of losing the mbira identity and its 🇿🇼 origin. it is important to raise that flag and keep it up Mbira is 🇿🇼 let's claim that and cast no doubt about it.
You should be clearly stating on your titles that you are playing Mbira dzevadzimu from Zimbabwe and acknowledge Thomas Mapfumo otherwise you are passing on someone's work as yours... Just like the *Cornish pasty* you know. It's time to guard what is ours.
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What a talent Eric 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 keep up the good work...Lovely!
thank you again for the kind words Mr. Sibanda. I'll do another mbira video soon.
2020 been playing this on repeat a lot lately.....just loving it
This is Gold cant be found everywhere and its precious. Thank you for the blessing
Thank you very much. Happy you enjoyed.
There is only one problem with your Mbira video's........................................not enough of them ;)
lol I'll try to solve that issue
So so beautiful... Heavenly sound.... Keep on walking this magic voyage...🌿 🙏🏽🍀
Thanks... You as well
Are you sure you're not Zimbabwean? This is beautiful and brings back memories. Keep it up
Thank you... Glad you enjoyed. Mbira music and Mukanya's adaptations are truly special
This is beautiful
Vagoni vebasa, ndazvifarira ini
Listened again today and want to say you did a very good job of recording the parts. I only play this with one other person in my area and unfortunately because of life circumstances we have not played together for a long time. When that time comes again i'll try to remember to record it, although i don't have your skiĺls.
As always, I love you man! I don't know many that understand this music as well as you do, you move something in my heart!!!
Right back @ ya man. Appreciate the support. You inspire me to make more vids.
@@woodsmith_1
Keep pushing man, your hand is magical!
what a work of genius!!! Love it!!!
I have be trying to learn this song . May you please do it as a tutorial
Ohhh this is great.. More.. Please i am a beginner and would like to continue learning . Please could you make tutorials .. Thank you
vipconnect2008 thanks! Do you have an instrument like this one? What tuning? More tutorials coming soon.
This is brilliant staff Eric, no doubt!!
Cheers man, thanks for watching
A wonderful song and a beautifully synced video. Congratulations!
Grazie mille!
How Beautiful! This piece inspires!
Please make a tutorial video if possible 🙏🏽
Hwahwa ndaka huramba hwahwa ndicha huregera..
I call this Mbira Bliss :)
Fair dinkum... I love this so much!!! Thank you so much for posting this Eric!!!!!!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!
This is so amazing! How that tool makes such beautiful music sounds like piano, drums in one
Thank you. The mbira is an amazing instrument!
Great musician!
This is fantastic
This is fantastic mbira playing. More please. 🙏🏿❤❤❤👌🏿
Glad you enjoyed! Your request shall be fulfilled ;)
thank you, Eric. Super sounds
This is amazing please do a tutorial this is national treasure
Thank you. Shall keep it in mind :)
Yeah! Love it! Good job layering it and still making it sound organic like two players were in real time.
Seth Geddes Mbira thanks Seth! I've improved the 'method' from last video like this. Essentially involves recording video and audio simultaneously on separate devices, listening to 'anchor' (first track laid down) while playing subsequent layers. Much easier!
Awesome
Good one
baba musamwe hwahwa haaa hwahwa
wonderful in deed
🙌🏾🙌🏾 too good!!
2:20 lift-off to outer space!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
3:06🛸🐕
Yes! Good job!
One of my favourite songs. I play this song with a Kuts i got from Chartwell but i really like the sound of this.
mbiraside thanks Bill - one of my favorites too. Would love to hear your/Chartwell's take on it.
We play this in gandanga g#, which is Chartwells village tuning known as Dindingyongwe. I haven't been able to get with the person i usually play it with and am teaching the kush to someone else in a couple of weeks . When and if we get it together i'll try and record it and send it to you. Would like to have your recording skills and play with a few pieces.
this is awesome,wow
El presidente mambo Orem
Hi! I love this and I am trying to play HwaHwa but my tuning seems to be different (even if I transpose). I need to learn more about the different tunings. But I would love to transcibe this for other instruments too.
Looks like he's playing a Nyamaropa tuning on the Mbira Dzavadzimu.
Karimugomba
Wonderfl
Wow wow wow
straight fire
Yes!!!
good
Eric l have got a song request
@@nyaachits2851 oh yeah?
Hi EOrem ..is that Nyamaropa tuning??
Hey Brian - yes. It is tuned to A (or E depending on how you look at it) and is the highest mbira tuning oft employed by Thomas. Also happens to be my favorite, as there is something quite special about this scale. Maybe it's just that so many great songs are played in this pitch; bukatiende, hwahwa, hanzvadzi, pidigori, marehwarehwa, et cetera. The keen of ear will notice that the D (or 4th) in this instrument changes depending on what's needed - in this clip it's actually raised a semitone to d#, making it more of a 7th, if you will.
Thanks for checking out the clip.
@@woodsmith_1 Thanks for the detailed response EOrem ..I was thinking it's Katsanzaira because of the high pitch. I'll definitely learn the piece on my mbira. Thanks for the clip 👏🏾👏🏾
Brian Nyandoro cool, you should post a video when you do ;)
Indeed it used to be katsanzaira tuning; now (and at time of making this video) it is even higher pitched.
Whats that white thing across the tines?
That'd be rope caulk
@@woodsmith_1 Thank you, never heard or seen such a thing!
@@melasonos6132 yes - It can be used to decrease sustain and/or change pitch of mbira keys, depending on where and how you place it.
Hi Eric, i really appreciate your playing on mbira.
Would you share the name of the maker of yours? Or recommend one?
Thanks! This one was made by Charles Ruhukwa, student of Fraderick Mujuru.
The timbre is close to the wood marimba of central america..is their an evolutionary explanation, or connection?... would these be a percussion instrument?
cool observation. physically, the mbira keys are often tuned such that their overtones produce a timbre similar to marimba bars. the buzzing of the mbira via caps or shells or beads, etc. is also characterstic of central american marimba sound - I believe they evolved independently, without influencing each other, but I couldn't say for sure.
@@woodsmith_1 be honest and state these originate from 🇿🇼. Give credit were due.
@@chiyenyumba7135 I hope it is obvious that the mbira dzavadzimu comes from Zimbabwe, yes. But there are marimba-like instruments found all over the ancient world. They didn't all come from Zimbabwe.
@@woodsmith_1 unfortunately it is not obvious to the international community who access social media. Actually there is a risk of losing the mbira identity and its 🇿🇼 origin. it is important to raise that flag and keep it up Mbira is 🇿🇼 let's claim that and cast no doubt about it.
You should be clearly stating on your titles that you are playing Mbira dzevadzimu from Zimbabwe and acknowledge Thomas Mapfumo otherwise you are passing on someone's work as yours... Just like the *Cornish pasty* you know. It's time to guard what is ours.
I like this.😊
Edit: 700 likes in one day ,and yall be legends
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Bonus points if you can find the timestamp/s @ which the two lines trade places :D
2:26? Not sure
@@eddiedelisio good guess! There's definitely some bullshit happening there
Where do they get those Mbiras ?
Look um Mbira Centre Harare, I think that's the name, they deliver worldwide
In Zimbabwe, it's our National instrument
Yes, a few different places you can get them online... you can also make one yourself