Sir, I am a complete beginner. All of the beginner vids I have watched say to never work the bellows without a key being played and that the bellows are not to be completely closed but played about half way and released. I don''t know but you might want to consider watching some of these to make sure you are not damaging the instrument. Respectfully, TG.
Hey TG, thanks for weighing in! I only dabble on these, so it is good to get other perspectives. I think you are correct that you have to have an exit strategy for the air you are pumping in, so having a key depressed or a drone stop open should do that to help relieve any pressure buildup. And of course, you don't fold up the harmonium without letting that air out. I had not heard about not working the bellows fully, so I'll be on the watch for that! Thanks again and all the best! - Geoff
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Sir, I am a complete beginner. All of the beginner vids I have watched say to never work the bellows without a key being played and that the bellows are not to be completely closed but played about half way and released. I don''t know but you might want to consider watching some of these to make sure you are not damaging the instrument. Respectfully, TG.
Hey TG, thanks for weighing in! I only dabble on these, so it is good to get other perspectives. I think you are correct that you have to have an exit strategy for the air you are pumping in, so having a key depressed or a drone stop open should do that to help relieve any pressure buildup. And of course, you don't fold up the harmonium without letting that air out. I had not heard about not working the bellows fully, so I'll be on the watch for that! Thanks again and all the best! - Geoff
@@GeesGearFineQualityInstruments Thankyou for taking it in the spirit it was offered. Rare these days.