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#250368 - 12/06/08 08:18 AM Suggested breathing exercise
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HAMMOND 44 Melodion


Melodicas were brought up on another thread Hammond XK System Demo but thought I would create a new thread dedicated to these fun little instruments.

Melodicas go by several different names; Melodion, Mouth Piano, Hooter, Piano Harmonica, etc. They all have one thing in common, they use air flow to produce sound just like a harmonica.

So the way I see it, the new Hammond 44 accomplishes several goals for Synthzone members.
  • Answers the "that keyboard is too heavy" complaint. The 44 weights just over 2 pounds.
  • Solves the "does it respond to root-less chords?" question, since your left hand is used to hold the instrument.
  • provides an excellent means of lung exercise.
  • Offers a new unique way of expressing yourself musically. Your audiences will be amazed as you play a strolling solo on your Melodion while your arranger keyboard plays smf backgrounds.
  • Allows you to finally be able to carry a Hammond to gigs without the need for a van and four muscular roadies.


Dave

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LearnMyKeyboard
JazzItUp Band


[This message has been edited by WDMcM (edited 12-06-2008).]

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#250369 - 12/06/08 09:12 AM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
Dnj Offline
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Looks like a good stocking stuffer for sure !

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#250370 - 12/06/08 09:47 AM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
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OK. I'll start it off.

What is Hammond saying to us with a 44 key melodica vs a 76 key one?




Jerry

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#250371 - 12/06/08 10:26 AM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jerryghr:
OK. I'll start it off.

What is Hammond saying to us with a 44 key melodica vs a 76 key one?




Jerry



76 Key!?! Even I would complain that it is too big.

I have a 61 note melodica at home but it is in a big oak cabinet with foot pedals and knee levers. Really a little too large and heavy to hold with one hand.

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#250372 - 12/06/08 12:25 PM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
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Registered: 01/02/04
Posts: 7285
Loc: Lexington, Ky, USA
Hey, Dave. Ordered the Hammond. Been playing melodicas on gigs and in the studio for over 30 years. Have an old Hohner and a newer one with bigger keys. The Hammond will be at the dealers location next Wed or Thursday.


Can't wait!


Russ "gear head" Lay

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#250373 - 12/06/08 03:05 PM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
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Registered: 11/24/99
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Loc: Reseda, California USA
I sell a 32 key hohner with a zippered gig bag for under $50! I wonder if GC or Ash sell any melodicas! Maybe I can find a new niche product here!

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#250374 - 12/06/08 04:51 PM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
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Loc: NW Florida
You want to take a walk off the beaten path with the melodica (as if there WAS a beaten path ), try this guy's music...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_Pablo

Irie, mon!
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#250375 - 12/06/08 08:37 PM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Quote:
Originally posted by George Kaye:
I sell a 32 key hohner with a zippered gig bag for under $50! I wonder if GC or Ash sell any melodicas! Maybe I can find a new niche product here!


http://tinyurl.com/5bym4c

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#250376 - 12/06/08 10:22 PM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
George Kaye Offline
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Registered: 11/24/99
Posts: 3305
Loc: Reseda, California USA
OK, so Ash has some. At least I win in the price department! $49.95 with case, hose and mouthpiece.


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com
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Kaye's Music Scene (Closed after 51 years)
West Hills, California
(Retired 2021)

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#250377 - 12/07/08 11:53 AM Re: Suggested breathing exercise
Bernie9 Offline
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Registered: 09/21/02
Posts: 5507
Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
The Hammond 44 must be a different animal altogether, judging by it's price of $549 sreet.
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