{"id":447,"date":"2019-01-13T15:55:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T23:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiepopscene.com\/?p=447"},"modified":"2022-05-02T19:28:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T02:28:58","slug":"how-to-play-the-melodica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiepopscene.com\/how-to-play-the-melodica\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play the Melodica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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 and patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The melodica actually gives you quite a bit of freedom when it comes to holding and playing the instrument. It’s most commonly held like a trumpet with the left hand while the keys are played with the right. However, this isn’t the only way to play a melodica. You should play the melodica in the way that best fits your skill level and your setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the great things about melodica is that you can play it flat on a table or on your lap, like a very small piano or keyboard. If you’re learning piano with your melodica<\/a>, taking lessons, or just teaching yourself online, the melodica gives you a fantastic way to practice almost anywhere. When you play the melodica flat like a piano, you’ll attach a longer flexible tube that will allow you to sit up straight and blow without holding the melodica up to your mouth. On a larger melodica, this position even allows you to play with both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n