William Chitauro: Chakwi Mbira Video Lessons

Zimbabwean Mbira Video Lessons
Written By andy fowler

Learn how to play mbira with William Chitauro : Chakwi video lessons

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  • Four video tutorials to help you learn the traditional mbira song, Chakwi

  • First watch two styles of Kushaura, then two styles of Kutsinhira

  • William plays in Dindinyongwe Tuning (a gandanga/mavembe mbira tuning closest to the Western scale, G# phrygian)

  • His Chakwi note choices match best with Mbira Chord Progression 2

Chakwi Kushaura 1 - mbira video lesson with William Chitauro

Chakwi Kushaura 2 - mbira video lesson with William Chitauro

Chakwi Kutsinhira 1 - mbira video lesson with William Chitauro

Chakwi Kutsinhira 2 - mbira video lesson with William Chitauro

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