Bina HARMONIUM Manual de usuario

HARMONIUM

ACCOUSTIC KEYBOARD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This manual contains information & instructions relating to all

models of BINA Harmoniums. Please disregard whatever

information is not relevant to your model.

Bina Musical Stores

789, Nai Sarak, Delhi – 110 006 INDIA

ph: +91 11 2326-3595, 2326-5889

fax: +91 11 2327-2360

email: binas[email protected]

website: www.binaswar.com

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your fine choice! You are now a proud

owner of a quality, genuine BINA musical instrument. BINA

products are famous for their tonal quality as well as their

reliability. BINA MUSICAL STORES was established over

five decades ago, and has since then become the largest

manufacturing and exporting house of premium musical

instruments in India - a result of our constant endeavour to

offer superior value and commitment to the discerning

musician. Being the pioneers in the art of making the

Harmonium, because of which BINA is a household name in

select music circles, we have diversified, and can now boast

of an impressive array of musical instruments in our product

line. The name BINA assures you of excellent quality and

constant effort to exceed customer expectations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The harmonium is a very useful and all pervading

accompanying acoustic keyboard. It is basically western in

origin and entered India along with British rule, but the Indian

Harmonium is now the sole survivor from its family that is

being manufactured and used in a major way. It fits

admirably in the Indian style of music rooted in melody of

notes owing to its infinite adaptability and range of

adjustments despite its limitation of having only fixed notes.

BINA Harmoniums are made from high quality seasoned

wood.

PARTS OF A HARMONIUM

1. The cover is a wooden plane that is placed over the

keys and key springs to prevent dust from entering

these areas. Most, but not all models come with a

cover.

2. Coupler (also called “octave” function by some) is a

feature that allows double key function. It automatically

presses the corresponding key of the previous or next

octave when any key is pressed on the keyboard.

3. Bellows are collapsible cardboard enclosures fixed on a

wooden plate on the back of the Harmonium that pump

air into the reed banks that in turn passes through the

reeds, thus producing sound.

4. Key Springs keep the keys in their normal upright

position.

5. Keyboard.

6. The large stop knobs fitted in front of the harmonium

control the airflow into the reeds. The position is

adjusted as per the sound required.

7. The smaller stop knobs control the drone/extra notes.

8. The reed board (hidden under the keys) is the plate on

which the keys are set and has holes on top going all

the way under, where the reeds are affixed.

TYPES OF HARMONIUMS

1. Standard harmonium is the basic form of the

harmonium as depicted in the picture.

2. Portable harmonium is a standard harmonium that

settles into a cavity that closes to form a suitcase

shape.

3. Scale changer is a harmonium in which the keys are

not fixed over the reed board. The keys are instead

mounted on a movable plate which slides sideways

making one key’s place able on another note, thus

allowing you to transpose over 9, 11 or 13 scales,

depending on which model.

TYPES OF BELLOWS

BINA harmoniums come fitted with the following types of

bellows:

1. Single-fold bellow.

2. Double-fold bellows.

3. Triple-fold bellows.

4. Multi-fold bellows.

TYPES OF COUPLERS

1. Standard coupler option comes in most harmoniums.

This type of coupler is a lever fixed to the right of the

keyboard and when in the up position is ON (engaged)

and when in the down position is OFF (disengaged).

2. Scale changer harmoniums have the coupler on the

front panel with the stops. It is the stop to the right (left

in some) and slightly above the other stops. When

pressed the coupler is ON (engaged) and when pulled

out it is OFF (disengaged).

FUNCTION OF STOPS

Model No. 5, 10 and Bina Tarang (5 stops)

1. Male reeds

2. Bass reeds

3. Drone

4. Bass reeds

5. Tremolo

Model Nos. 8, 11, and 12 (7 stops)

1. Male reeds

2. Drone

3. Bass reeds

4. Drone

5. Bass reeds

6. Drone

7. Tremolo

Model Nos. 9, 17s, 23 B 3 ½, and Sangeet (9 stops)

1. Male reeds

2. Drone

3. Bass reeds

4. Drone

5. Bass reeds

6. Drone

7. Tremolo

8. Drone

9. Male reeds

Model No. 23 B 2 ½ Oct. (4 stops)

1. Male reeds

2. Bass reeds

3. Drone

4. Drone

Model No. 23 B (6 stops)

1. Male reeds

2. Bass reeds

3. Bass reeds

4. Drone

5. Tremolo

6. Drone

Model No. 32

1. Drone

2. Female reeds

3. Drone

4. Bass reeds

5. Drone

6. Male reeds

7. Drone

8. Tremolo

9. Drone

SIZES OF HARMONIUMS

1. 2 ½ Octave – 30 / 32 keys

2. 3 ¼ Octave – 39 keys

3. 3 ½ Octave – 42 keys

4. Scale changer – the keyboard is 3 octaves with the

option of shifting the scale 4 notes either up or down.

(Please note that this is for a 9 scale Harmonium). 11

scales and 13 scales are also available.

Note: all keyboards begin with the note ‘C’.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the cover in a standard harmonium or pull out

the folded portion in the case of a portable harmonium.

2. Open the bellows.

3. Pull out the stops as per the required volume or tone

desired. (Refer to previous page for details).

4. Place the fingers on the keyboard before blowing air

through the bellows.

5. After playing, let out the air from the bellows and reed

chambers by pressing down a number of keys together.

Remember to clip the bellows shut before releasing the

air.

6. Close all the stops.

7. Replace the cover / fold the harmonium back.

CARE AND MAINTANANCE

1. Never store the harmonium in a damp place.

2. Avoid exposure to high temperature and direct sunlight.

3. Never insert anything in the holes at the back of the

bellows.

4. Never blow air into the harmonium without having

pulled out any stops.

5. Always remove all air from bellows before closing.

6. Always cover your harmonium after playing or when it

has to be stored.

7. Never change the coupler position while playing the

harmonium.

8. Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals for

cleaning.

9. Lastly, the best maintenance for your harmonium is

regular usage. Long duration of storage results in the

tuning going out, sticking keys, and also in damage to

the bellows.

Once again, we thank you for choosing a BINA

Harmonium and wish you years of melodious playing,

and assure you of any assistance you might ever

require.

Bina Musical Stores

WARRANTY

The harmonium is warranted against defects arising out of

faulty or defective materials or workmanship for a period of

ONE year from the date of purchase.

In case of a defect developing within the period of warranty,

BINA MUSICAL STORES will undertake to repair the

harmonium free of charge, provided the harmonium is

returned to the manufacturer, freight pre-paid with adequate

packing.

Tuning will be done at the cost of the owner.

This warranty is void if:

1. Physical abuse, improper handling, and reckless use by

the user damage the instrument.

2. Any repairs or modifications are made / attempted on

the harmonium by unauthorized personnel.

3. Counterfoil is not returned to Bina Musical Stores

within 15 days of purchase of harmonium.

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WARRATY COUNTERFOIL

To be returned to Bina Musical Stores within 15 days of

purchase of harmonium

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Date of purchase………………………………………………….

Purchaser’s name………………………………………………...

Address…………………………………………………………….

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