playing the piano vs playing a melodica<\/a>. You can play a melodica with two hands while it\u2019s sitting flat on a table or your lap; however, you very often play it with one hand while holding it up to your mouth. This is one of the main things to keep in mind when looking at sheet music made for pianos.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll want songs that can be played with one hand just as well as two. You\u2019ll have to adjust a little to keep the melody recognizable within the chords you play, but it\u2019s very possible to use piano sheet music for a melodica as long as it\u2019s not too complicated. Just remember that music with a strong melody line makes a great option for melodica music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adapting sheet music for other instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Most people that read music and use sheet music when they\u2019re playing melodica will be able to adapt music written for instruments like piano, flute, and more. If the music features a prominent melody line and clear chords along with it, you shouldn\u2019t have much trouble using it for melodica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be creative about where you\u2019re looking. I\u2019ve even seen some folks mentioning hymnals for sheet music. For some, they\u2019ll be familiar to the ear, and in general, they\u2019ll have fairly simple and clear chord progressions supporting the melody line. This could be a great way to start with melodica sheet music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melodicas are small pianos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Remember that a melodica keyboard is a smaller version of a piano keyboard. While there are some significant differences between the ways those instruments are played, the notes and the layout is the same. So, what do we need to pay attention to when we think about using sheet music for piano?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since your melodica features a keyboard that is basically a piano with a much smaller range, you can use piano sheet music as long as you\u2019re comfortable adapting it to fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Music for woodwinds and brass instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Music written for flutes, oboes, trumpets, and other similar instruments will feature melodic lines much more prominently. While you won\u2019t be working with chords as much in the sheet music itself, you can always add chords yourself to the melody line. This is a great way to learn how to adapt music yourself to the melodica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re adding in your own chord progressions to a melody line, one good way to start is to just play the chords that fall on specific rhythmic spots. For example, you could just play the chords that fit with the melody at the beginning of each bar. Then, add in chords as you get more comfortable playing melody lines and chords at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Write your own melodica music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re learning music theory or just learning to read music, one of the best ways to get more comfortable with the process is to write some music yourself. If you start with very basic music notation, it\u2019s not as scary as it sounds. Give yourself the freedom to write some really terrible music at first. Keep writing, and you\u2019ll get better and better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start with basic chord progressions and a simple melody line. It\u2019s a great feeling to write something down and then play it in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Music software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There are tons of music programs out there that will allow you to create your own music and then print it out as sheet music. Band in a box is one program that\u2019s been somewhat popular in the melodica community. The program is a bit complicated, so I would only recommend it for people who are really comfortable with music on a computer. It is a pretty powerful program, but the interface does leave a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most DAWs (digital audio workstations) will have some kind of similar feature. Garageband, for instance, will allow you to compose music and then print it out for your own use or to share with other musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wherever you find your music, be creative and have fun with it. And I would strongly recommend the last option here…write some of your own sheet music for the melodica. It\u2019s a fantastic way to learn, and you might surprise yourself with an awesome new viral YouTube video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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