Harmonium Handmade Musical Instruments Music Color Dark Purple
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$549.99
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A harmonium, also called a "melodeon", "reed
organ" or "pump organ", is a keyboard instrument that is a lot
like an organ. It makes sound by blowing air through reeds, which are tuned to
different pitches to make musical notes.
In a hand-pumped harmonium, the player pushes and pulls a handle back and forth
with one hand, which is joined to the bellows that blows the air.
There are two sets of bellows, one internal and one external. They are
constructed to have 1, 3, 5, or 7 folds.
Because of this, he or she can only use one hand to play the keys as the other
has to keep pumping the bellows, so that the instrument could be played while
the player was sitting down on the floor.
It is often being used for spiritual and devotional music by many Raagis and musicians.
Raagas, Mantras, Poojas and Shabads, Kirtan, Bhajans and holy songs –
especially when travelling or moving from one location to the next one.
This Harmonium with its shorter 25-note scale over, its compact measures and
lighter weight is the perfect musical companion, offering a vast musical
variety.
The sonorous, soft and warm sounds of the lower keys, coupled with the
expressiveness of the higher keys when used for fast solo-passages both support
the vocal singing with a warm sound-carpet, as well as being a perfectly
brilliant and outstanding solo instrument when needed as such.
This Harmonium offers a long reverberation which allows you to play also more
silent, almost whispering tones.
Its unique sound derives from the selection of special Reeds
- sound producing metal tongues – which swing even with little air. It is the
interaction between the Reeds and the sound-enfolding wooden parts of the
Harmonium which creates the touching and natural sounds that make the Harmonium
so popular and, with open lid and stronger pumping movements, allow you to also
use the Harmonium as a powerful and leading instrument.
This harmoniums create a clean, warm and rich sound with a large musical
spectrum.
Bellows can be opened on on the side. Side pumping bellows have a softer
pumping action and can be easier to play. Adjusting the spring is a way to make
it easier to pump. The bellow opens sideward and is held by two brackets,
right- and lefthanders to play the Harmonium comfortably.
By closing the Jali (above left) the volume and sharpness of the Harmonium reed
sound reduces thus giving a soothing and softer tone.
By opening the Jali (above right), the volume increases, and the sound of the
reeds can be heard clearly with crisp sound.
This is a handmade instrument. It comes with fine tuning.
Measures (open, ready to play) ca.: Length 22 Inches, Width 11.5 Inches, Height
7 Inches.
Measures (folded, closed below lid) ca.: Length 23 Inches, Width 13 Inches,
Height 8.5 Inches.
Weight incl. bag: 10.090 kg.
Parts of Harmonium
A harmonium has a number of different parts that are dependent on each other to
create the desired sound. Let’s look closer at these now.
1. Body:
The box where all of the parts are built into is known as the body. This
style of harmonium that collapses.
Collapsible harmoniums pack easier into a case because they collapse taking up
less space.
2. Bellows:
These are the pumps. This is External bellow harmonium and are the most
common. They are pumped by hand.
3. Keys:
The musician plays these similar to a piano or accordion.
There are white and black keys. This harmonium has three Octaves. The keyboards
in this harmonium is Vertical pivot pin style. The pins move in a vertical
motion when pressed by the fingers. This allows the reeds to vibrate as two
holes are uncovered when the key is played.
4. Cover:
This is a piece of wood that covers the actual components of the harmonium.
Some come protected with glass or cloth. Covers are expensive to replace. The
cover is important as it serves two purposes.
• Protect the harmonium from damage.
• Muting the sound.
5. Main Stops:
These are the valves that control how the air flows into the harmonium reed
chambers. Most harmoniums have one stop for each reed chamber. In some
instance, they may have more than one. If so, it is often to serve a special
purpose such as the pitch that comes from playing a note quickly.
This harmonium has built with stops.
6. Handles:
Harmoniums are easy to carry around thanks to handles. A box style harmonium
has two handles.
This harmonium has a suitcase-style harmonium and has one
Handle.
7. Reeds:
These are also referred to as metal tongues. Harmoniums come with 1, 2, 3, or 4
banks of reeds. These come with a different sound referred to as male, female,
bass, or tenor.
Each key must have at least one reed while it is more common to see sets of two
or three. Reeds are made of brass and set into a brass base. They vibrate as
air passes over them producing a sound.
8. Coupler:
A key located an octave above the key being played is known as a coupler.
It is called a mechanical arrangement because is produces a fuller sound than
when the key is played by itself. The performer enables or chooses not to use
this coupler.
This harmonium comes with Coupler.
9. Reed Board:
This is basically a piece of wood with holes.
Long holes are cut into the board and covered by the brass reeds. The reeds are
arranged normally in a single, double, or triple bank.
A double-banked is known as a double reed harmonium. A triple bank is called a
triple reed harmonium and is more expensive.
This is the Double read harmonium.
The board is set in a perpendicular baffle but can be flat.
This harmonium has flat baffle.
NOTE: The color of the product may slightly vary due to photographic
lighting or your monitor display settings, phone screen, camera.
The size, shape and color of this product may slightly vary due to varying
manufacturers.
Package Includes:
25-notes keyboard
2,5 octaves
2 voices for simple to very rich sound
Folding lid
Collapsible for very compact measures
Incl. durable, nylon bag, black
SPECIFICATION
Length: 22 Inches
Width: 11.5 Inches
Height: 7 Inches
Weight: 9.940 kg
Color: Dark Purple
Material: Wooden, Plastic,
Handle Material: Steel
Bellow Material: Cardboard, Leather
FEATURES:
• Easy to Use
• Smooth Surface
• Natural Vibrant Color
• Durable
• Best Quality
• Flawless Finish
• Precisely Designed
• Premium Quality
• Long Life
• Spruce Top for Great Tones and Sound
• Easy to learn and Play
• Instant Response Keyboard - No Lag Time
• Multi-Fold Bellows for Easy Pumping & Consistent Sustain
• Air Leaks are Checked for Longer Sustain
• Full Wooden Top Cover
• Bright Nickeled Brass Knobs
• Wooden Jaali On Keys