Even though the melodica is becoming a more and more popular instrument to play these days, finding good melodica books is still a challenge. So, we’ve done a bit of research so you don’t have to, because a little help from the community is never a bad thing. We think that there are more melodica …
Melodica Music Books: Lessons, Courses, and Sheet Music Read More »
Today, the melodica has become a unique voice in music styles as varied as jazz, reggae, and minimalist classic music. It’s also a staple in certain pockets of international music education, especially in countries such as Japan. How exactly did the melodica get to this point though? What is the history of melodica?
We’re having a great time putting these tutorials out for everyone. And, we know that Christmas carols are a great option when learning a new tune on melodica. So, if there’s something specific you’d like to see covered in a tutorial, please let us know. This melodica Christmas tutorial is great any time of year. …
Melodica Christmas Tutorial – O Tannenbaum Part One Read More »
MelodicaShack.com is proud to announce that we have finally begun to create some awesome melodica tutorials for the community. Our first set of tutorials will focus on Christmas music, but we hope to start adding more and more as we go along. We’d love to provide all types of genres and skill levels, so let …
Melodica Tutorials: Silent Night Parts One and Two Read More »
With the popularity of some Jazz, Blues, and Pop artists who are bringing the melodica to the forefront of musical news, a lot of people are wondering, “What is a melodica?” A melodica is an extremely expressive instrument that has crossed all musical genres. Once often thought of in less than serious terms, it has …
Taking care of your melodica is extremely important to the life of your instrument. Instruments only perform well when they’re in good working condition and tuned properly. Not only will good melodica care and maintenance ensure that your melodica sounds great, but it will also extend the instrument’s life. Luckily, only a couple of small …
If you’re new to the world of melodicas you might be wondering how the instrument is actually played. If you’re here, chances are good that you’ve seen others playing a melodica. You’ve probably wondered what they’re doing to get all those cool sounds. Just like any other instrument, learning to play the melodica takes practice …
