Hal Leonard is proud to announce the release of The Hal Leonard Melodica Method, their first release dedicated to the popular, hand-held free-reed instrument. The instrument has been popular since the 1960s, especially in the music education world, but also among contemporary artists including Jon Batiste and the author, Kate “Sundae” Voss, of the duo “Sundae + Mr. Goessl.”
The Hal Leonard Melodica Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of playing the melodica. This easy-to-use beginner’s guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin playing with proper technique. It is filled with helpful diagrams and photographs and uses folk tunes that students can learn as they work their way through the book. Topics covered include: mouthpiece techniques, breathing, chords, rhythms, improvising, vibrato, trills, and glissando technique. It also includes 90 audio tracks with demonstrations of every song in the book!
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Hal Leonard has nearly 200 titles in its iconic method series, from its bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method to titles for piano, drums, and ukulele, to Chinese pipa, accordion, and sitar, to everything in between.
The Hal Leonard Melodica Method retails for $14.99. Interested retailers can contact the Hal Leonard E-Z Order Line at 1-800-554-0626.
