I practice piano for 12 years professionally, but recently watched Nodame Cantabile anime and really liked Nodame's character (she is soo relatable, and she is pianist just like me), and I liked an episode when Nodame played melodica, so I decided to discover more about this instrument 🌸 And your channel is really good!
@@luri1068 So *I* just got a melodica and one of the first things I found was a clip of that very episode you talked about 3 years ago. I also like this channel!
Hi Daren my name is David I would to thank you for these great tutorials, I lost my left arm in an industrial accident some years age and have been looking for a musical instrument that I could play and enjoy when I stumbled across your tutorials it was like a light turned on above my head , I bought an Harmonica a couple years ago and although I enjoy playing it it is not an easy instrument to master i'm now going to buy a Melodica and with the aid of your tutorials I think I'm going to have a great time thanks once again.
@@MelodicaWorld I have thought of it in the past in connection with your approach, simple and without affectation but in truth fastidious and disciplined. So there we are.
@@alanbrinton4659 Yes, it actually takes a lot of effort to learn how to play with effortless freedom. This is something I don't think is emphasised in the books like the inner game of tennis and others that point towards the 'less is more' principle. The right sort of effort - disciplined, gentle training, is like a reprogramming, so that when you do let go in performance, the body is free of tension and conflict, open to spontaneous expression
This is awesome. I’ve just discovered this channel. I have a children’s book series called DJ Wix Adventures and recently included a harmonica in the story as a great campfire instrument.
What a brilliant lesson. I've dabbled with Melodica on and off for years, the result: I can't play anything! I used to have the Hohner Alto, which I gave to one of my daughters. Then I picked up an old grey Hohner Piano 26 (Augustus Pablo style) from ebay. Then, thinking I was at last going to take it more seriously, I splashed out on a beautiful Suzuki Melodion M-37 at a local music shop - but in 10 years I've barely played it. It's such a shame, so I've subscribed to your channel and I'm going to start with this first lesson and see how far it takes me. Wish me luck!
I had a quick question if you don't mind me asking. Can you play rhythm and melody on the Melodica like you do on the piano? Also, thank you for all of the videos teaching us about the Melodica!
Okey thats a beautiful Melodica lesson series from the get go. I come from a Dub Soundsystem background, also i am operator myself and the Melodica is very present in some versions of tunes, magical! I thought for a while now learning this inspiereing instrument but dosnt found any good step-by-step guides. Great work! Melodica ll arrive soon 🔥
Wintergaten's Star Machine 2000 brought me here, lol ;?) You don't hear melodica's used much anymore, so when I heard it played by Martin in the Star Machine 2000 song during their live concert at Victoriateatern, I fell in love with the sound again and am now seriously thinking of picking one up and learning to play, so I look forward to watching more of your tutorials!
Which of these lessons would you suggest for someone who already knows how to play a "normal" keyboard, but wants to play melodica too? (mostly because it's a keyboard instrument i can actually easily busk with lol) . Are there lessons I can skip because they just cover what I know as a keyboardist? - I've noticed in some videos that you're somehow able to bend notes using a melodica - which lesson teaches me how to do this? So far I find it pretty natural to use when using the hose mouth piece, but playing it "sideways" when i use the shorter mouth piece will take some getting use to (reminds me of when I got a keytar and had to learn how to play keys "upside down")
If you already play the piano you probably won’t need the lessons, as you can learn a lot from just trying things out. I don’t bend notes, but sometimes they can sound like that when playing fast...
Hello Sir..Thanks for the video ,,one doubt keyboard and melodica is same? I learned some basics of keyboard....can I use Keyboard music notes for melodica???
Hi: I know that you have built your own melodica. So that's why i'm asking this question. I'm going to put a three tier piezo in 2 melodica's one for stage. Where should I place them for the best sound? Thanks.Your video's are awesome.
Hi I just a melodica and found your video! How do i go about not pressing too hard on the keys? I tried pressing lightly on them but it seems my hand just wants my fingers not to go slow when I press on the key any help would be greatly appreciated!
Once you can play slowly and in time, you can try speeding up slightly. Watch that you don't introduce any extra muscular tension while you do this. If you speed it up a little, and find that you're making mistakes, then go back to slow practising. The vast majority of my practice is very slow, even when its for a fast piece! Its all about learning to stay relaxed at every stage
I'm curious about melodica 32 key and 37 key..is there anything that make it's different? And I'm a beginner actually.. and should i buy 32key or 37key?
So, I have a melodica of the type pictured in your video at 12 seconds in, and have found nothing explaining proper fingering. I suspect it is meant to be played with 4 fingers and the thumb underneath (as in this video: th-cam.com/video/sNn3sN1GDoM/w-d-xo.html), and not the way I learned how to play a piano. All the videos I've seen have a melodica with an actual piano keyboard on it, often with a tube extension so you can lay it flat before you. Do you have any videos with this type of melodica?
I don’t have any instructions for these melodicas. But I play them with just the right hand, holding the melodica with the left. This way you treat the white buttons as white keys and black buttons as black keys. You can the follow my normal instruction videos. While these melodicas look great, they can be awkward to play
I've seen a few variations on TH-cam. One braced it with their left and played like a piano on the right. Another had thumbs under and played the melody line with the right and the bass with the left. And I've seen others who use a combo of both hands with thumbs under. I have my mothers who had it growing up in school, but doesn't remember how they were told to play it. I'm surprised I haven't seen more out there. I think I'm going to have to look at scales and come up with a series of thumb positions you move through as you play with your four fingers. I'll keep googling. Maybe there are some vintage instruction manuals that show how the company envisioned it. Thanks for your quick reply! I also like your Unola. I'm assuming it's one of a kind and can't be obtained anywhere. It seems we are approaching concertina territory with buttons on each hand to play melodies, although we can just blow air in rather than having to pump like an accordion.
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I practice piano for 12 years professionally, but recently watched Nodame Cantabile anime and really liked Nodame's character (she is soo relatable, and she is pianist just like me), and I liked an episode when Nodame played melodica, so I decided to discover more about this instrument 🌸 And your channel is really good!
Where can I see Nodame Cantabile playing melodica? I'd love to see it. Glad you're enjoying the channel!
@@MelodicaWorld it is episode 10 of first season of this anime. Nodame plays melodica (Gershwin's Phapsody in Blue) with orchestra 😊
@@luri1068 So *I* just got a melodica and one of the first things I found was a clip of that very episode you talked about 3 years ago. I also like this channel!
little: Melodica Lesson for Beginners 01
brain: No it called how to touch ur melodica with love 01
Yes, I agree arri, how to be gentle with yourself and your instrument
Thank you.. Do more
Lot's more to come! Thanks for watching :-)
Nice! I was getting tired of trying to find these tutorials!
Glad I could help!
@@MelodicaWorld this fits really well when playing with ukulele. I've heard it before. Now all I need to do is keep up and practice. Lead the way!
thank you so much for doing this videos! as a complete beginner with anxiety they really help a lot!
Hi Natalia, really pleased they're helpful :-) Thanks for watching!
I really get ya with that anxiety thing
I was searching a suitable video to teach my 4 years old son. Fortunately i found this. Thank you a lot. It is really helpful to me. ❤❤❤
Hi Daren my name is David I would to thank you for these great tutorials, I lost my left arm in an industrial accident some years age and have been looking for a musical instrument that I could play and enjoy when I stumbled across your tutorials it was like a light turned on above my head , I bought an Harmonica a couple years ago and although I enjoy playing it it is not an easy instrument to master i'm now going to buy a Melodica and with the aid of your tutorials I think I'm going to have a great time thanks once again.
So good to hear this David, Sounds like it’s perfect for you :-)
just got my melodica for christmas these videos are so helpful, thank u!
Glad I could help!
Woohoo just got one a few days ago!
Glad to see there are such great tutorials for it!
Thanks a lot! :D
Enjoy!
I just bought YAMAHA P-37D today,i studied the piano for several years,your videos are really helpful!
I will insist to study from you teacher!
So pleased that the videos are helping!
Just started playing ! These videos are so helpful - very excited to take this melodica journey and make some noise that actually sounds good!
Your channel inspired me to buy my first melodica! Just got it today!
Great to hear this, may it be the beginning of a fulfilling journey :-)
Right, me too.
I just bought a MELODICA. I AM A KEYBOARD PLAYER SO IT MADE ME VERY EASY TO LEARN LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Great!
Thank you, it help me a lots. Very simple and helpful for beginners.
Glad it was helpful!
This lesson brings to mind Kenny Werner's marvelous little book, Effortless Mastery.
Yes, I remember reading that many years ago.
@@MelodicaWorld I have thought of it in the past in connection with your approach, simple and without affectation but in truth fastidious and disciplined. So there we are.
@@alanbrinton4659 Yes, it actually takes a lot of effort to learn how to play with effortless freedom. This is something I don't think is emphasised in the books like the inner game of tennis and others that point towards the 'less is more' principle. The right sort of effort - disciplined, gentle training, is like a reprogramming, so that when you do let go in performance, the body is free of tension and conflict, open to spontaneous expression
Thank you.we want more lessons.
This is awesome. I’ve just discovered this channel. I have a children’s book series called DJ Wix Adventures and recently included a harmonica in the story as a great campfire instrument.
Sounds great!
What a brilliant lesson. I've dabbled with Melodica on and off for years, the result: I can't play anything! I used to have the Hohner Alto, which I gave to one of my daughters. Then I picked up an old grey Hohner Piano 26 (Augustus Pablo style) from ebay. Then, thinking I was at last going to take it more seriously, I splashed out on a beautiful Suzuki Melodion M-37 at a local music shop - but in 10 years I've barely played it. It's such a shame, so I've subscribed to your channel and I'm going to start with this first lesson and see how far it takes me. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Keep going :-)
I bought a melodica today
I will learn to play it with your channel
That's great news :-)
The best melodica hint I learned was the tucka ducka!
Thank you my Master ! (From Lima Perú)
I had a quick question if you don't mind me asking. Can you play rhythm and melody on the Melodica like you do on the piano? Also, thank you for all of the videos teaching us about the Melodica!
Hi Yabay, great question. Yes, you can play rhythm and melody on a melodica, just like a piano!
Hello Daren i got my melodica last week.I am in Zimbabwe.The lesson seems interesting..Thank you for the practical and clear explanations.
Good luck, thanks for watching 😀
Good morning my friend! Thank you very much for you tutorial, excelent!
Good morning Satana, Really pleased you liked it!
Good morning. Thank you very much at you my friend, Is a great honor!
Okey thats a beautiful Melodica lesson series from the get go. I come from a Dub Soundsystem background, also i am operator myself and the Melodica is very present in some versions of tunes, magical! I thought for a while now learning this inspiereing instrument but dosnt found any good step-by-step guides. Great work! Melodica ll arrive soon 🔥
Great to hear the lessons have helped!
Loved your way of teaching. I have a 13 key melodica , pl guide about notes on it.
I'm getting one soon :))))
Great!
hallow i am ahandless and maibe melodica lessons are my best way to learn paying organ
Yeah it’s a great introduction to the organ
Wintergaten's Star Machine 2000 brought me here, lol ;?)
You don't hear melodica's used much anymore, so when I heard it played by Martin in the Star Machine 2000 song during their live concert at Victoriateatern, I fell in love with the sound again and am now seriously thinking of picking one up and learning to play, so I look forward to watching more of your tutorials!
Yes, do!
@@MelodicaWorld Okay, if you insist, lol, I just bought a CAHAYA 37 Key Melodica for about $26, so I'll be back once I have it in my hands ;?)
thank you please keep doing those series
Just bought a Suzuki M37C to practice on the go and I'm here to learn! Before 10K :)
Also your videos and website helped me with my decision.
Great to hear!
We are here letsgo 👍👍
wooooow, so out of the regular lessons, it's more modern jajaja. Love it and I will keep it going. Tks
Thanks for your response to my comments in other lessons- any insights into the question below? THanks
I'm getting my melodica soon. I'm watching these videos to learn how to play. If you respond, can you tell me why youre not uploading anymore?
Hey! I’m still posting, more coming soon :-)
Thanks for makeing this
Is it an advantage when I can play other instruments like the guitar before learning the melodica? I mean I do know some theory basics lol
Always an advantage, the more you know :-)
Thank you .
This is cool
Which of these lessons would you suggest for someone who already knows how to play a "normal" keyboard, but wants to play melodica too? (mostly because it's a keyboard instrument i can actually easily busk with lol) . Are there lessons I can skip because they just cover what I know as a keyboardist? - I've noticed in some videos that you're somehow able to bend notes using a melodica - which lesson teaches me how to do this?
So far I find it pretty natural to use when using the hose mouth piece, but playing it "sideways" when i use the shorter mouth piece will take some getting use to (reminds me of when I got a keytar and had to learn how to play keys "upside down")
If you already play the piano you probably won’t need the lessons, as you can learn a lot from just trying things out. I don’t bend notes, but sometimes they can sound like that when playing fast...
Can you please send some notes for practice...and can you suggest any free app for practice
Hello Sir..Thanks for the video ,,one doubt keyboard and melodica is same? I learned some basics of keyboard....can I use Keyboard music notes for melodica???
Yes, you can use the same music as for the right hand pano
Thank you
You're welcome :-)
Guys, I´ve been practicing what was suggested on this lesson for 4 days, how many days should I wait before moving to the next lesson?
Move on to the next lesson whenever you’re ready :-)
Need lessons on a 1963 student Melodic instrument
Nice 👍Keep making more videos
Thank you, I will!
Just got my Suzuki pro 37 today 😊
Good work!
Hi: I know that you have built your own melodica. So that's why i'm asking this question. I'm going to put a three tier piezo in 2 melodica's one for stage.
Where should I place them for the best sound? Thanks.Your video's are awesome.
Hey, I’m sorry , I don’t know where I’d put them, I normally mic from a little distance away and haven’t experimented with piezos
@@MelodicaWorld As soon as I get my 2 melodica's I will send you some pic's of my procedures.
@@donaldsuitemusic8902 Great, if you post them on melodicaworld.com, I'll definitely see them. Look forward to it :-)
Well, Here is my video on how I made my Melodica Electric.
th-cam.com/video/ex28cWPp-zY/w-d-xo.html
Luv ur vids man. U should do a collab with melodically men
Thanks!
Hi! Do we need to know how to play piano in order to play melódica ? Thanks for the videos!
No, you can start with no musical experience at all with these lessons
Nice!
Thanks!
Not that it really matters, but what make and model is that melodica you're using?
This is a Yamaha P32
finally!
谢谢您，讲的非常详细，非常棒
Thanks!
Thanks I am interested in it, which instrument the best one to be purchased. Plz mention if their some brand name, you prefer to recommend.
You'll find this information in the description here th-cam.com/video/5qZRluK8FKw/w-d-xo.html
welkom sir im from poland and im going to play on melodica but im left hand player because right is disabled how to llay in this case
You can still play with only left hand by using the tube and laying the melodica flat on the table like I do in the video
Hi I just a melodica and found your video! How do i go about not pressing too hard on the keys? I tried pressing lightly on them but it seems my hand just wants my fingers not to go slow when I press on the key any help would be greatly appreciated!
Imagine you were holding a delicate kitten, and you stroke it gently - its a similar movement
How do I know when my hand has built up enough strength to move my fingers quickly?
Once you can play slowly and in time, you can try speeding up slightly. Watch that you don't introduce any extra muscular tension while you do this. If you speed it up a little, and find that you're making mistakes, then go back to slow practising. The vast majority of my practice is very slow, even when its for a fast piece! Its all about learning to stay relaxed at every stage
What About left handed people? Would the experience be the same?
I don't know of a melodica for left hand playing...
@@MelodicaWorld that's unfortunate :(
Thank You. But I couldn't find the Facebook page
I think you found it in the end!
@@MelodicaWorld oh yes!
I'm curious about melodica 32 key and 37 key..is there anything that make it's different? And I'm a beginner actually.. and should i buy 32key or 37key?
37 key has 5 more notes at the top. So better to get one of these, just in case you need it.
does this work for left handed people?
Yes
do we need to learn piano before learn melodica
No, you don’t need any knowledge of piano or any other instrument
Very beautiful ..love from India. And please make more tutorials.
Thank you :-)
Hi
we are wating
sir pls uplose fast
More lessons here th-cam.com/play/PLn8WhAo_Dm4GwH2YXcziShKeAjCifmi6p.html
Its done
is melodica for kids?
Everyone!
thank you melodica bob ross
Lol, I see what you mean
My melodica only has 15 keys
So, I have a melodica of the type pictured in your video at 12 seconds in, and have found nothing explaining proper fingering. I suspect it is meant to be played with 4 fingers and the thumb underneath (as in this video: th-cam.com/video/sNn3sN1GDoM/w-d-xo.html), and not the way I learned how to play a piano.
All the videos I've seen have a melodica with an actual piano keyboard on it, often with a tube extension so you can lay it flat before you.
Do you have any videos with this type of melodica?
I don’t have any instructions for these melodicas. But I play them with just the right hand, holding the melodica with the left. This way you treat the white buttons as white keys and black buttons as black keys. You can the follow my normal instruction videos. While these melodicas look great, they can be awkward to play
I've seen a few variations on TH-cam. One braced it with their left and played like a piano on the right. Another had thumbs under and played the melody line with the right and the bass with the left. And I've seen others who use a combo of both hands with thumbs under.
I have my mothers who had it growing up in school, but doesn't remember how they were told to play it.
I'm surprised I haven't seen more out there. I think I'm going to have to look at scales and come up with a series of thumb positions you move through as you play with your four fingers.
I'll keep googling. Maybe there are some vintage instruction manuals that show how the company envisioned it.
Thanks for your quick reply!
I also like your Unola. I'm assuming it's one of a kind and can't be obtained anywhere. It seems we are approaching concertina territory with buttons on each hand to play melodies, although we can just blow air in rather than having to pump like an accordion.
w0w
christ. mind numbing.
playing the melodica is like making love to a beautiful woman ...
I was searching a suitable video to teach my 4 years old son. Fortunately i found this. Thank you a lot. It is really helpful to me. ❤❤❤