Most expensive vs. cheapest melodica on Amazon Comparison
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A comparison of the Victoria Vibrandoneon and the cheapest melodica piano on Amazon!
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0:00 Introduction
0:33 Blind test
1:17 Introducing Amazon melodica and Vibrandoneon
1:37 32 key Amazon cheapest melodica review
5:27 Victoria Vibrandoneon review
10:36 Vibrandoneon v cheapest melodica sound test
12:19 Conclusion
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The Pianica is Yamaha's term for the melodica - a Yamaha Pianica is a Yamaha melodica!
The Yamaha P37D is a popular choice amongst professional musicians, and compares well with the Suzuki m37c and the Hammond Pro 44 (and 44HP). Other models often considered are the vintage Hohner melodicas, such as the Hohner melodica alto and the Hohner melodica soprano.
Songs in this video:
10:36 Badinerie - Bach
11:12 Someone like you - Adele
11:38 Dance Monkey - Tones and I - เพลง
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I love finding people on youtube that have an obsession with very specific things.
Yes with advertisement between vedio
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YEAH!! WHO CARES ABOUT MELODICAS? THE MOST USELESS INSTRUMENT EVER HOLY SHIT
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@@maizomeno they are kinda cool
The vintage one sounds and looks like a decapitated accordion.
Yeah, I think that's basically what it is!
Discoloured Buttflaps. Your name😂🤣
@@MelodicaWorld ...and your lungs are the bellows!
@@MelodicaWorld do you recommend the cheap one
@@zekeyeager1756 I recommend Yamahas and Suzukis
I am shocked that there isn't actually that much difference in the sound, especially when you consider the massive price difference
I was really surprised at what you get for $14!
Proof that the instrument doesn't make the musician! Talent can sound good on anything!
Are you guys serious or am I too picky? I mean, the price is crazy high, but it does sound way better! The cheap one feels like it's piercing through my ears right to my brain. Painful!
@@oliwri the more expensive one is certainly better, but considering the massive price difference it's much closer than, say, my $50 p-bone vs my $5000 Edwards bass trombone despite the similar price difference.
@@oliwri there is definitely a difference between tone, but honestly, for $14 it's better than i expected
I really appreciate how you didn't dismiss the cheap melodica. You remained very positive yet honest above both instruments. I loved the video as well. A lot of work went into it. Also, damn you have a great sense of time and rhythm man. Fantastic job. I just feel unfiltered love for the instrument and I think that's great : )
Thank you for this lovely comment!
It is so GOOD to find a musician who is not swayed by the MONETARY value of an instrument but remains focused on the SOUND.
Hohner airboard carbon 37 vs yamaha p32d which melodica is best ?@@MelodicaWorld
My first thought was "Ugh, another topical clickbait title" and then I remembered this is a melodica comparison and there just aren't that many people the world that care about this. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Josh, I've just been enjoying your vids. Great seeing all these players dedicated to making music. Love the Schubert arrangement, and Other Kinds th-cam.com/video/MMUrAfEuLn8/w-d-xo.html . Just subscribed!
@@MelodicaWorld Thanks for the kind words! Also, I think your review of the Yamaha P37D sold me. I'll be picking that one up for Christmas, I've been wanting to use a melodica in a percussion setting for awhile now.
@@joshturner1934 Oh cool, looking forward to seeing it in a vid!
I’m definitely not hearing almost $3000 worth of a difference between the two lol
At the moment the cheap one goes for $20+ online and the vintage Vibrandoneon is nowhere to be found on ebay!
agreed! though the expensive one is probably expensive for reasons other than just sound alone, it's probably like hand made or something and def uses very high quality materials. but if you just wanna learn the melodica? there's not too much difference between the two!
yup, point of diminishing returns :3
Oh, you gotta hear it in person. Makes the melodica sound like a toy. He's not doing it justice in this video. You really have to blow into it and the sound hits you!
@Cosmic Jack still you have to hear it in person,. I am rocking a pair of Dt1770 pro and I play in a band with someone who has one. Trust me, in person that instrument circles your head. This video can not compare even with good headphones.
Melodicas often come off as a cheap gimmicky toy. After listening to you, my impressions has changed. You play masterfully with such subtlety and expression... I’m also surprised how well the cheap one stood up against the pricey one.
Thanks for your kind words :-) They're not worlds apart, though interestingly both a bit difficult to play compared to a good midrange model
Recorder players have the same problem.
I agree.
Today I learned melodicas are like ice cream. The cheap is different than the expensive, but it's still delicious
I love eating cheap melodicas too
The best comment 😂😂😂😂
the expensive one sounds amazing
I wonder if you can play Ascension to Heaven on it 🤔
Yeah agree...
Hello there
I didn't expect to see you here 😅😁
what are you doing here
Both of them sound good. The cheap plastic melodica sounds more oboe-like while the handcrafted pro model sounds more accordion-like. For around $20, the cheap one is a surprisingly functional instrument!
So true!
Production value on this is through the roof!
Thanks Anatoly! I'm learning as I go along :-)
its 1am, I should be sleeping, but youtube said "hey why don't you watch this video about a small wind piano" thing, and I said sure, and here I'am
Melodicas are the Instrument people would buy when they cant afford an accordion
or can't play a harmonica
And reggae musicians
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keyboard, then put accordion voice, voila V:
@@javierguardiola7122 or midi accordion then put some saxophone voice, voila
This is a underated channel
Very nice of you to say so!
@@MelodicaWorld your welcome also where can you find hohner vintages I can't seem to find a website that sell those types of Melodica
@@katzz0078 I think Ebay's the best place
@@MelodicaWorld thank you recently I started playing the Melodica and I wanted to try playing the other types of Melodicas and I wanted to try the hohner vintage Altos model
I believe the last 60 seconds of your video was the most priceless! Indeed, practice makes all the difference as I am learning. This was an incredible video! I love seeing how you’ve shown the differences between these two instruments. Many of us cannot afford high end instruments but knowing there is a lot of fun and enjoyment in whatever you can afford encourages musicianship. Thanks again for an excellent production!
Hey Angela, thanks for listening to the end! Yes, that's the take home for me, its how you play, not what you play!
This just goes to show that skill and musicianship can really take you a lot further than simply purchasing the best equipment. Both instruments sound wonderful in the hands of the right musician! Fantastic video!
The pink one just sounds like animal crossing instrument to be honest
Loved this video. You put a lot of work into this!
Thanks Joseph, yes, this one took a while :-) Love what you're doing btw.
I'm totally out of the loop here, this video randomly appeared in my recommended. I love finding niche channels like these who know so much about a very particular subject, super cool!
Awesome! Thank you!
I really like the blind test at the beginning. Great way to compare their sounds without bias
Songs in the Comparison:
Badinerie - Bach
Someone like you - Adele?
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Thanks for this!
I just hope everyone realizes the most striking point: above all, the quality of the instrument shows with the person playing it. And you Sir, master this instrument perfectly. When I started watching this, I did not expect to watch it to the end. But I did and enjoyed it very much. Thank you!
Really please you liked it! :-
My cat liked the Victoria melodica. She came over and started purring
The sharpness of cheap Melodica make it little bit noisy
Bad tuning?
This is the first comparison of two instruments, that I have seen, without a gap and talking between the performance. Comparing it this way, it is actually possible to spot the differences. Well done.
Thanks for the feedback Dominic, really glad it was helpful:-)
Coming from a dub reggae background, I honestly prefer the cheaper one’s sound for the context of the music I make
I agree, the expensive one sounds too clean for reggae
As a Chinese person we learn melodica in primary school as part of our music curriculum, nd in that phase we learn the numbered musical notation instead of the letter names so i guess thats why it's a bit weird🤣 (btw 10dollars? Thats still quite expensive for one of these)
Ah, thank you! That makes sense now :-)
Same
I live in Vietnam and the best retail price for the cheap one is 190k VND ~ 10$ so I guess 10$ is find tho, some places sell it for 30-40$ with the exact design.
I think it’s great that schools in China teach students music at a young age! 😀🙏
I can't tell you how happy I was when this came on my feed. I love your videos. The pink one looks very similar to the Havana model I have - I can never resist if I see one in a store I've not played before, so I do have a fair few now. I agree it's actually not too bad once in tune. Perfect for those occasions where you'd rather leave your more expensive instruments at home. It does the trick.
So nice to hear your encouragement Matt, means a lot to me. It actually has a nice tone, just probably won't last too long, and difficult to control
The duet at the end was fantastic!! Thank you for that 😊
Thanks Tom :-)
Oh lol!! I love expensive top notch instruments (at least to be able to watch them on a video)!
Excelent review quality. The end absolutely got me. Acting quality and sense of fun does not lack within you.
The best _cheapest vs. the most expensive_ review I have ever watched, mistre.
See ya.
Wow, thank you!!
Great to have that melodica channel! Thanks🙏❣
Great to have you here :-)
Wow, I am so happy to have stumbled upon this channel! Your passion for your very distinctive instrument is infectious. I appreciate how even-handed you were in your comparison between the two instruments, and your playing at the end was beautiful.
Wow, thanks so much for your comments :-)
The Victoria sounds lovely. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thanks for watching :-)
Great video! I just got my first Melodica. I bought the Yamaha Pianica P-37D and it is nice. Waited till it was on sale on Amazon. I paid about $110.00 with free shipping. I would like something more expensive in the future, but it felt like a good place to start as I have previous experience playing the piano already and have always had good experiences with Yamaha pianos.
Good choice, I like that instrument!
I really like the video near the end where you play both instruments together, very creative and well done!
Thanks!
Wow, I just stumbled in here and was intrigued. Always liked the sound of an accordion(?). But what blew my mind was the duet part. I would love to see more of that!
Woooow really nice video Daren!!, Didn’t know you were so into music, so cool -José
Hey José, so nice to hear from you! Are you well?
I gotta be honest... I prefer the sound of the $10 one... And that was before I knew which one was B.
Great job! Really loved the comparison, especially with different styles!
Thank for listening Nathan!
I don't usually comment, but the last jam of you vs. you brought a smile to my face :)
God you're so joyful, I love it ! Made me smile just seeing your enthusiasm
Happy to share the joy :-)
It's really a very interesting sound. Obviously there is no comparison between both, but a cheap melodica is ever a good option for those who's starting, like most of other musical instruments. Congrats for the video, you're awesome!
Great comparison and priceless (double) performance!
Thanks Dylan!
I watched a couple of your videos tonight and now I'm hooked! I was watching Mad Professor play a melodica in one of his videos and got interested. But it was your videos that cemented the deal! I ordered the Hohner 37 key rasta one.. I'm sure I'll love it! Also got an ocarina.. My lungs are in for a workout!
Wow! You are very dedicated with your community! Every comment have a heart or some answer! Respect, I'm new to your channel, piano player
Welcome!
I don't know how I stumbled onto this video lol. But I'll bite. The plastic one sounds like what I'm used to melodicas sounding like, and was more or less what I expected - a bit pinched off. The wood one sounded more like an accordion in latin music. I liked the smoothness and character it had. Fun self duel sketch at the end too.
Thanks, that was the most inspiring video about melodicas but also about music or creativity itself that I have seen. Bravo. Great conclusion in the end. I love the enthusiasm you spread. All the best
Thank you for your melodiva videos. They are very helpful. Best melodica videos on youtube!
4:37-4:47 using AirPods and this made my ears ring every single time play this part
Great video. Thank you very much!
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Love ur teaching and ur enthousiasme.
i’ve never really given much of a look towards the melodica, you play beautifully! what a great sounding instrument, I was quite surprised by how decent the cheap one sounded. great video quality and great playing!
Hey dood, I really love your videos, I decided to revisit my old D'luca melodica only to realize that it has oxidized on the inside and was no longer playable. So I got a new yamaha p25F. Anyway to get to the point. You really got me back into practicing and playing the melodica. I would love to see you make a video of recommending affordable melodicas for other people. As there aren't really any. And seeing as you have been doing this for a while. I would love to see you make a list of them. From the most affordable to the most expensive that you can buy
Luenam! That's a great idea. I was going to do some tutorials, but I'll do this first. I just checked out your channel. I love your music box videos. I just threw my punching kit out because my music box stopped working, but after watching your videos, I'm getting inspired again. I've used the music box in many compositions before. I even had an old vintage one, and got some guy (who did the same for Bjork) to make a plate with his machine so I could record my own composition. I sold it a few years ago. I recorded that one track: www.dewolfemusic.com/search.php?id=18105618&code=nO5mGa
The P25's a great little instrument
@@MelodicaWorld thank you so much for seeing my channel and its great to see that we both inspired each other to start working back on old instruments. I loved that arrangement. very different from the music boxes i've listened to. I compose only for 30 note music boxes and I as ell have a music box VST for ableton that I use. I have composed songs that aren't really playable on a real music box as its impossible to do so. But I do love the sounds of them. As well music boxes, like melodicas. Arent really that noticed by the public so Im glad that you saw this comment and responded.
Interesting- I have played wooden flute in Irish session for 20 years and love the concertina. I think the melodica fills a gap beautifully and is not just for people who can't afford an accordian. I actually prefer the sound for slower tunes especially.
Still an entertaining and super great watch after 3 years :)
Cheers!
Thanks so much for making this video! I’ve only recently become interested in the Melodica, and after watching only two of your videos I feel like I understand so much more about the instrument! I’ll definitely be watching more :)
Really great to hear this, thanks for watching :-)
I’m surprised how well the cheap one sounded compared to the expensive one
Yeah, its not bad!
I love your teachings. Thanks a lot.
Hey what is the brand of the cheap pink;one?
Thanks Salvador! It's called a Juvale in the UK, but the melodica has different names as well
Really cool production value and editing! Love the comparison :)
Thank you!
Amazing video! Loved the production done to it. The video looks clean and flows good. The sound is just right and the content is very informative! I especially loved the melodica battle! Also, when I first heard the blind test, I preferred the sound of melodica B. It sounded less sharp than the first sample. Looking forward for the next video!
Thanks for the feedback Brandon! Its interesting, I also prefer melodica B in the blind test, but when I hear it playing in the battle, I prefer the Vibrandoneon.
Well, not all of the cheap melodicas online are good. Some have flaws (like the "Erin" brand melodica--there's one muffled key, though everything else is good). However, the Chinese Suzuki Melodions are exceptional--just like its high-end relatives, like the yellow-green MX-37 I got online.
I agree, Suzukis are great
Have to say I was impressed by the sound of the cheaper Melodica, very impressive to be honest.
Excellent vid and very well set out as a comparison.
Many thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!:-)
I love how fair this is and how good both instruments sound together.
Thanks for your feedback David! Yes, they make a nice little duo
your video editing is fantastic and your content is excellent. thank you for inspiring me to start my learning.
Have you ever tried playing simple Melodies like the Ocarina of Time Melody I bet a lot of people would love seeing that video
I'm a simple man. If I see a pink melodica, I want it. :P
I have a blue plastic one, and it takes a lot of effort to play a few notes. I can't imagine playing on a wooden one if it's harder.
Thank you for making this video. We had to rewind the video several times before picking A as the best sound. We really liked the music featured in the entire video as well.
Really glad you liked it, sounds like you've got expensive tastes :-)
Awesome video, thanks, I really loved the duo too
Really glad you enjoyed it :-)
Lol, it's $30 now, you drove up the price, man!
Oops, sorry :-)
As far as raw sound goes, I could tell the difference between the two, and if I HAD to pick one, I prefer the sound of the Victoria. But, as you spent the video talking about, the "cheap" melodica shouldn't be dismissed at all for its advantages over the Victoria, and it absolutely still sounds fine. I had been wanting to try a melodica for the longest time, and, after watching this, I at least feel a LOT better about buying a cheaper one for now. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Thanks for watching Christopher, I hope you have fun with your melodica!
Congratulations for this channel! 🎹🎶🎼
That Vibrandoneon is beautiful! Definitely a huge chunk of that cost goes into it being an example of craftsmanship, and of art really, as it usually is with high end traditional instruments! I love those cheap melodicas too, I just take them everywhere to play, give them to friends to play and it's no big deal if they get messed up. Incredibly impressive that you can get, what, at least 75% the same experience for
Couldn't agree more!
This is the second video I've seen where the same musician plays against him/herself. I have no idea how the performances are synchronized. Are you wearing a hidden bluetooth earbud, maybe in the ear away from the camera?
Its a filming technique, where you film one person at a time and put it together in post production. A bluetooth earpiece would work, but this was mimed. I recorded it first, and then played along, much easier to get a clear sound for comparison
@@MelodicaWorld Ah, that was my other question--where were the mics? So you just played the recorded track for each take and then used only the video. No need for a hidden ear bud. Thanks!
I like the sound of both, to me they compliment each other quite nicely :)
But I can't get the expensive one because I already sold my car ^^
:-)
@@MelodicaWorld but I just upgraded from a (generic?) Walther to a Suzuki M37c (I liked the keys and looks more than the ones on the Yamaha, I'm a picky maniac when it comes to keyboards, even on computers ;) ) and I'm in love :) (to me, playing an instrument is not only all about the sound and the music, it's also about the playing experience, so things like aesthetics and tactile are not trivial things)
Did you try the wooden Suzuki (W32 or 37) ? If so, how would you compare the keys action vs the M37 ? Thanks :)
@@febed01 I also like the M37C, but I haven't tried the wooden one...
@@febed01 I haven't tried the wooden Suzuki, from what I can hear, there's no difference in the sound to the plastic ones...
Just sitting relaxing, enjoying a nice video highlighting the differences, pros, and cons of a very cheap vs very expensive melodica when suddenly 10:36 hits and suddenly I've got Imaginary Places by Busdriver stuck in my head
Is that a red Korg SV-1 with inverted keys behind you? So jealous! Lol
Lol, yes. I got it purely for its looks :-)
the fancy one sounds better but not 214 times better!
I actually like the grungier sound of the cheaper melodicas since I first started looking up videos of them. That rough sound is so charming as mentioned in this video.
Hello😀 I found your channel yesterday, and now I have ordered a Melodica. Thanks for the inspiration. I play accordion, so I will find way on the instrument, but realize there is a learning curve here.
Congrats! I play a bit of accordion, but I find melodica easier
I feel like the cheaper one would work really good in Lo-Fi pop
Who likes the cheaper one more?
I figured [SPOILER] was the cheaper, and I liked it more. The Vibrandoneon has a different kind of beauty, though.
Sounds the same to me.
My budget
Having just ordered a fairly cheap melodica for my son for Christmas, I was pleased to find this video recommended for me here (algorithms, no doubt). My musical ear can barely tell the difference between two that you showed, yes the expensive one looks beautiful but there would be no point getting it unless you are either a professional player, or you were a collector of rare instruments. Great video, thank you.
Wow I never knew they could make such cool sounds thank you for this video you're really good!
Thanks for watching Suzanne :-)
At times I actually liked the cheap one more
Yes, they're both good :-)
I can definitely hear the difference, but I think I'd prefer playing the cheaper one? Less heavy and smaller, bigger keys and doesn't mold, seems like a winner for me. Of course if i were to become a melodica player i wouldn't look for the cheapest one on amazon though haha... Loved your narration and enthusiasm, great video!
What a great, honest comparison. Thank you.
Great video! Love the ending.
Thank you Sxip!
I’m a guitarist but I’m a sucker for all instruments
Guitar and melodica can complement each other very nicely.
Law of diminishing returns. A $3000 melodica isn't remotely near 300 times as nice as a $10 one. Also, $3000 gets you a pretty dang nice used accordion, and an accordion is at LEAST 100 times more versatile than a melodica. Yeah, I said it! Come at me! lol
@MelodicaWorld, I'm so glad you liked this! I was a bit worried the joking tone wouldn't carry! Peace, love, free-reed aerophones!
love the duet at the end
Spectacular! … and I never thought I’d ever say that about the melodica … very nice musical artistry and very informative! 👍
Thanks!
Isnt that expensive one just an Un-glorified accordion
Half an accordion!
For the price of that rare super expensive melodica I rather get an accordion!
Love it!!! Good job
Great video, and so informative! I love the duets!😀
Very nice video but I feel like he's planning something really bad when he stares off into the distance.
I was just counting in my head!!
Jesus. That expensive one seems like a complete scam based on the blind test.
Nice playing! I just got my first melodica the other day and am having a lot of fun with it.
That Italian all wood melodica sounds AMAZING!
Amazing, glad you've got one. This is just the beginning!
MelodicaWorld ...are they addictive like ukuleles? My wife may end up regretting this year’s birthday gift 😂
@@HaydenMZ79 I can confirm that they are highly addictive :-(
MelodicaWorld ...I had that feeling! I just watched your video of all the melodicas played back to back and I especially love that vintage Hohner soprano...what a sweet sound! I have the Hohner student model and am really surprised at how much I love the tone. It’s like a harmonica and and accordion had a sweet little travel sized baby. Ha ha!
Awesome video! Lots of hard work put into it, super entertaining but also really informative at the same time
Thank you David!
I think it's cool how you notice more of a difference when playing with other instruments. In the start I preferred A but the perceived difference was way larger when playing with other instruments for me.
Yeah, I think you’re right