7. Pianica
Typical Price: $30-$130 Yamaha P37D 37-Key Pianica
A pianica or a melodica is actually a reed instrument but in the form of a piano. The keys make it easier to play and unlike a piano you do not need to learn both-hand coordination. These are popular in music education but have also been used in mainstream music since 1960s.

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