The melodica, also known as the "blow-organ" or "key-flute", is a free-reed instrument similar to the melodeon and harmonica. It has a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument. Pressing a key opens a hole, allowing air to flow through a reed. The keyboard is usually two or three octaves long. Melodicas are small, light, and portable. They are popular in music ed...
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Instrumentalists:
- Performing Ferrets ,
- Joe Jackson ,
- Serj Tankian ,
- Bernard Sumner ,
- Richard Ashcroft ,
- Garth Hudson ,
- Eric Bazilian ,
- Torquil Campbell ,
- Daniel Bélanger ,
- Doug Gillard
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Also known as:
- Hooter
