[Harp-L] Melodica

[mark wilson <markwilson53@xxxxxxx>]

I haven't seen much posted here on Melodica, but it seems like this  
would be the perfect instrument for the average harp player
to use to bone up on theory.  The piano keys spell everything out in  
it's most simple form, and in a lot of ways, the instrument
plays like a harmonica.  I was very surprised at how good this thing  
actually sounds.  With proper breath control, it can sound a lot like a
like a horn, or woodwind instrument, especially in the low and middle  
octaves.

I've only had mine a week, and I'm already playing halfway decent  
blues in C, F, and Bb, with plans to learn
how to improvise in all keys.   I'm  beginning to see signs of cross  
pollination between the two instruments, which is a very good
thing.   Is anyone else here playing melodica regularly?  I'm  
wondering how it would hold up in a band setting.  Also, if anyone has a
link to the Paul Osher clip, I'd appreciate it.  I couldn't find it  
on his site....

Mark