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Got Harmoniums?
This is an excellent and profusely illustrated introduction to an unusual instrument (unusual at least here in South Texas) - - written in a lighthearted and thoroughly approachable style. I'll bet you don't have a harmonium (heck, you may not even know what one is) but for those of us who do it's a very handy guide should you decide to investigate its very interesting history, or its guts. Yep - - that's right, the author not only guides you through degutting your instrument but provides plenty of photographs to help you along the way should you find you have to make adjustments to it or tune it (which he advises you probably will; I certainly did). THE HARMONIUM HANDBOOK won't ever make the best-seller lists, but for those of us who love the harmonium and its bigger relatives (such as the reed organ) it's a very welcome little tome. It even has tips on how to play the darn thing, with examples. Squeeze on.
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May 4, 2005
(San Antonio, TX United States) | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 5
Excellent book for maintaining or repairing your harmonium
Unless you bought your harmonium from a store that does a good setup on the instrument, chances are you'll need this book. Too many harmoniums out there are out of tune, leaking air, or wheezing. That means they don't get used and discourage their owners from practicing.This book has tons of helpful info for fixing your harmonium. It's a good place to start if you're looking to gain skills in this area. Other skills you'll learn as you start to do repair or maintenance work and develop your own techniques.The playing-learning section is ok, but I've yet to find a good learning source for lessons.It would be great to see a DVD how-to to accompany the repair techniques discussed in the book.
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September 2, 2009
(Philadelphia) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5
Recommeded
Very useful book. Helped me to trouble shoot and fix a vibration problem. Very interesting history of the instrument. I would highly recommend the book.
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February 12, 2010
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
Product Description
The Harmonium Handbook provides detailed instruction in how to play, maintain, and repairthis popular devotional instrument. It also reveals the colorful history of free-reed instrumentssuch as the harmonium, which dates back to the time of Marco Polo. The story behind themodern version of the harmonium is a fascinating testimony to the love, skill, innovation, andintermingling of many of the worlds great cultures. Top to learn more