Yamaha Pianica Keyboard Harmonica, 32 Keys, Blue, P-32E, For Children's Convenience, Comes with Plastic Hard Case with Matching Color 1) Blue

I'm good at playing anything that uses piano keys, like pianos, keyboards, and organs, but I can't play anything using a harmonica except for the default chord heard when blowing into it, so I stuck to using my keyboard for years. However, I found out about the melodica in "Your Lie in April". Seeing a instrument played by blowing into it and pushing piano keys seemed right up my alley, so I bought the Yamaha Pianica P-32E to try it out myself. (This isn't the exact melodica the anime used. If you want that, get the blue P-32D.)Yes, these are for children and teenagers in Japanese schools, so the Pianica P-32 series only comes in light, toy-like blue and pink colors, but to me, I like the blue color Yamaha used on the Pianica and find it cute. Anyone that wants a more "serious-looking" melodica may wantFirst, let's start with the good things:• The P-32E, like other melodicas, comes in a carrying case, which gives it protection. I like how every part has a place for it inside the case.• The small mouthpiece can be inserted at basically any angle and fits in my mouth nicely.• The Pianica itself is a nice size, as I can reach all keys and my large fingers fit on each piano key fine. The handle seems a bit tight on my hand when four of my fingers go through it, but if I avoid using my pinky finger like Kaori from the anime, it feels better.• The Pianica is easy to play. Since I play things that use piano keys already, all I have to remember is to manage my blowing speed while pushing keys. It has a nice, harmonica-like sound and seems to have a good range of notes. I just have to look out for notes that strangely require more air to sound, like the lowest G note on my P-32E.Now, as for bad things, I haven't encountered it yet, but according to something I read online, Pianicas get detuned easier than non-Yamaha melodicas. My Pianica P-32E came seemingly perfectly tuned, but I'm now paranoid of it eventually going out of tune, since I have doubts about being able to tune it correctly when that time comes.I recommend the Yamaha Pianica P-32E for anyone wanting to try playing a melodica but don't want cheap alternatives. Also, I recommend it for anyone who can't play a harmonica but want something similar.

I have played melodicas since 1983 & The Yamaha Pianica has always been one of my favorites. It is louder than most with very low click noises.I would advise starting with a Pianica model and get a more expensive Suzuki later if you like playing this type of instrument. I'm very happy with this purchase.

This was a Christmas gift for my daughter. This is her review: Good quality. Easy to play. Nice case.