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Melodica-Me replied to the topic Eolina information needed in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Has anyone heard about the new Vibrandoneon Slash former Eolina? I am really interested in it. I would love to see and hear the new version with the separated reeds for blowing in and out. Also interested in knowing how the plastic case vrs the wood case compare. Are they available is the UK? I have been holding out for it. If i do not like it I…Read more
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Melodica-Me replied to the topic CIrcular Breathing in the forum Melodica technique 10 years, 2 months ago
Troy, I am taking my Vibrandoneon to an accordion repair shop here in Los Angles to get it tuned up. I have a couple of notes out of tune on the soprano register when played with the Alto register. This just started about a week ago. Not sure how it happened but I will have them also look at the air chamber to see if I have any leaks. Maybe this…Read more
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Quetscher replied to the topic Bending Notes in the forum Melodica technique 10 years, 2 months ago
Hey Alan,
it took me quite a long time to read your article thoroughly and understand it word by word (I’m not too good at technical terms in english). But now I got the impression that if Kevin is the next Hermeto, you are the ingenius engineer to develop the best melodica the world has ever seen, regarding all our requirements and fullfilling…Read more
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Alan Brinton replied to the topic Bending Notes in the forum Melodica technique 10 years, 2 months ago
Okay, Quetscher, I’ve had a chance to experiment with your technique and am happy to report that it works for me. It does make bending easier. So here’s my analysis of what’s happening. I think it has to do with what Jazzman1945 refers to as “the principle of the lever.” Basically, the key is a lever. A lever is often described as having three…Read more
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Grover Chabrillan became a registered member 10 years, 2 months ago