HOHNER 32O Melodica Blue

Fire Melodica: A special and attractive design is included in the new Ocean and Fire models. Friction-free keyboard and enhanced responsiveness make quick phrases and complex rhythms second nature. With Ocean and Fire models, Hohner has set the benchmark for attractive, professional and long-lasting melodica. Specifications: item number: 1-094.321-3257/4 order number c943274 item name fire melodica series fire line corpus red color plastic packaging rigid keys 32 tonal range f, small octave, c, three-line octave blow tube, ergonomic nozzle, weight 580g, length 42cm Invented by Hohner in the 1950s, the melodica was first used as a serious musical instrument in the 1960s by composers such as Steve Reich, in his piece entitled Melodica (1966) and jazz musician Phil Moore, Jr., on his 1966 Atlantic record album. 69 Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal developed a technique that consists of singing while playing the melodica, resulting in a broad tonal and harmonic palette. He is associated with the Jamaican dub and reggae musician augustus pablo who popularized him in the 1970s. Comes complete with blue hard plastic carrying case