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The accordina or a short history of wind accordions
Episode 13 – Melodica – Lindermayer / Hohner, 1958/59
Melodica
Marketed from 1959 by the German firm Hohner, the melodica is a polyphonic instrument invented by F. Lindermayer.
The various models of this instrument cover the soprano and alto registers, and a bass model has also been produced. An electro-acoustic version has also been produced.
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Illustration: Extract from the patent.
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