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PROFESSIONAL
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HARMONIUM
Code No:
HAR001
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Harmonium,
also called a peti or baja, is an Indian musical instrument,
somewhat akin to the early American pump organ. It is an important
instrument in many genres of Indian music, as well as frequently
being found in Indian homes.
Harmonium
is in the family of free-reed aerophones and resemble small,
tabletop size organs. Each harmonium has a bellow at the back that
is pumped by one hand while the other hand plays the keyboard.
Inside they contain multiple chambers. There are different banks of
free reeds in each chamber. The size and shape of each reed in the
bank determines its pitch. Engaging Stops directs the airflow to
various chambers.
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Each
playing Key and each Drone controls the air through one or multiple
reeds within a chamber. When engaged, Drones provide a continual
harmony note and are played in unison with the keyboard. There are
two main types of harmonium: a foot-pumped version that resembles a
small organ, and a hand-pumped portable version that folds up for
easy transport. This is a hand-pumed version.
Harmoniums
give an amazing amount of good sound and music, even for the
beginner with little skill or experience. Their mellow,
warm-sounding tone blends well with the human voice; thus they are
especially well-suited for individual or group singing.
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