Want to Learn How to Play Mbira?

We’ve got you covered. Our FREE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Discover Mbira’ course for beginners is the best place to start your mbira journey.

  • Learn the two most popular traditional Shona mbira songs (Nhemamusasa and Tadzungaira) from Zimbabwean mbira master, Forward Kwenda.

  • Discover the fascinating, fractal-like system of mbira and take a short course in mbira improvisation with Andy Fowler (FREE advanced lessons option).

  • Get prayers, song words and song meanings from a variety of top Zimbabwean mbira players, and see video examples from master players and enthusiasts just like you - from across six continents!

This multimedia resource was first put together to help people join in with the global ceremony - Mbira players around the world playing Tadzungaira as a united prayer in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s since grown [40+page PDF / HD Video / Audio / Further Resources], with contributors sharing bonus content like guitar tab and marimba/keys score so everyone (even electronic dance musicians - examples inside) can participate in this amazing music. Discover Mbira and join the worldwide mbira community today.


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