Nyamasvisva: Bangidza - Mbira Video Lesson

Learn how to play mbira with Nyamasvisva : Bangidza video lesson

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  • One video tutorial to help you learn Nyamasvisva’s family variation of the traditional mbira song, Bangidza/Bangiza

  • In the second video we talk more about the song. Nyamasvisva says that ‘Bangidza Varibinga’ refers to the Bangidza of his ancestors - those ones in the sacred mountains/caves - their spirits

  • He plays in ‘Bangiza Tuning’ - close to Dorian mode

  • Nyamasvisva’s Bangidza/Bangiza note choices match best with mbira chord progression 7

Bangidza Varibinga - mbira video lesson with Nyamasvisva

Bangidza Varibinga - discussion with Nyamasvisva


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