The harmonium was developed in the 1840s by Alexandre Debain and was preceded by the accordion and the mouth organ (or harmonica).
Ref: 120599/2006-09-19
Glossary
Harmonium
Harmonium is a term used to describe a musical instrument which is both a keyboard and a wind instrument. It is small, portable organ-like instrument patented in 1842; eventually a name given to any sort of reed organ. The sound is produced by air going through the bellows that is activated by a pedal that also makes the reeds vibrate. European and American harmoniums have a pedestal, and foot pedals to pump the bellows. The player sits in a chair and uses both hands.
The harmonium was developed in the 1840s by Alexandre Debain and was preceded by the accordion and the mouth organ (or harmonica).
The harmonium was developed in the 1840s by Alexandre Debain and was preceded by the accordion and the mouth organ (or harmonica).
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