Harmonium Repair and Setup: Coupler Model (Part 1 of 2)

[highrollerzzz]

I've got a question, are the keys glued to the surface underneath them or I just pop them out by force?

[ladyfaealicia]

do plastic toothpicks hold up better???

[Vaheguroo]

hey! great video very informative.... my harmonium has 3 keys that rettle when they are played, sounds like they vibrating against something metalic... do u know how to fix this???

[SatsangNuggets]

@Vaheguroo Can't say for sure w/o looking at it, but the first things I'd check are 1) See if there's a piece of sawdust or debris caught in the reed and then, 2) Look at the reed on each side to see if it's too close to the side. You may need to remove a reed to hold it against a light. If the reed is too close to one side, many times it can be nudged over a little by gently pushing with a tiny screwdriver or small knife blade. Easier done with low notes, very high reeds can break.

[thekingraj2]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! THANK YOU!

-Raj

[theguitaryears]

I'd guess the problem lies with the metal tabs that pop out to keep it raised. Both the kind in the video and the flip-out/over portables have these tabs. I haven't done that kind of repair, but you'll need to either remove the entire tab mechanism (IF POSSIBLE) or open up the instrument to be able to get to the rear to see if the spring is broken, missing or loose. FIRST check to see if the tab is just stuck on a metal burr or something.

[md88skater]

my portable harmonium wont stay up on one side. how do i fix this?