Gourd Pianos


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  • Gently pluck the keys of this ancient African folk instrument and enjoy the sweet tone that only a Gourd Piano can make.
  • Each gourd body is carefully selected and matched with our soundboards made from your choice of padouk or lacewood. Padouk is a deep red African hardwood with a full, rich tone. Lacewood is a gold and brown wood which seems to shimmer in the light. Both are chosen for their striking beauty and sound quality.
  • All models have an attached strap string with colorful beads used for wearing or displaying the Gourd Piano.
  • The clearly written and illustrated instruction booklet features several songs that will have anyone playing in minutes.
  • Our Gourd Pianos are available in a small 8-note or larger 12-note model. The 12-note models can be ordered with a decorative hand-cut moon and star or sunburst sound hole, in addition to the classic round shape.
  • Each key is precisely cut and nickel plated for years of comfortable carefree playing. All are accurately tuned to the key of "C".
Click Play to listen to "Over The River And Through The Woods" from our CD, as performed by Mark Holdaway on one of our kalimbas.


8-Note Gourd Piano
Padouk Wood


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8-Note Gourd Piano
Lacewood

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12-Note Gourd Piano
Round Soundhole
Padouk Wood

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12-Note Gourd Piano
Round Soundhole
Lacewood

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12-Note Gourd Piano
Sunburst Soundhole
Padouk Wood

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12-Note Gourd Piano
Sunburst Soundhole
Lacewood

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12-Note Gourd Piano
Moon and Star Soundhole
Lacewood
12-Note Gourd Piano
Moon and Star Soundhole
Padouk Wood

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