Hohner Melodica Piano 26 late 50s early 60s

Hohner Melodica Piano 26 from the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Dimensions: 2 in x 16 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 5.08 cm x 41.91 cm x 8.89 cm

Invented by Hohner in the 1950s, the melodica combines the advantages of a wind instrument with the versatility of a piano key accordion. This makes it not just a popular beginner’s instrument, but also the instrument of choice for artists of all genres. The sound of the melodica is similar to that of a harmonica or a harmonium, and its versatility has made it popular in genres ranging from rock, to reggae, to classical music.

The Melodica is a fascinating wind instrument, easy to learn and powerfully expressive. Played like a piano, it is so compact that you can take it with you anywhere. Producing single notes or chords, the Melodica is both a solo and orchestral instrument, blending beautifully with other instruments. Whatever the music you like – from classical to rock – the Melodica will add its own personality, a unique and captivating sound.