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Is harmonium similar to piano?
The original question was about harmonium vs. piano. Well, if you can play one you can play the other because you can play on a keyboard, but there will be new things to learn regarding the feel of the instruments and the tone production. Fingers do have muscles.
Which is better harmonium or keyboard?
If you are a good SINGER you should opt for harmonium as the sound varitions will help you in keeping your throat melodious. If you have an interest in playing instrument then definitely you should go with keyboard as it will fulfill all the needs and requirements to be a good instrumentalist.
How long it will take to learn harmonium?
You can learn the basics of Harmonium in 3 months though it may take 3-4 years to completely learn the instrument.
What is the difference between a harmonium and a piano?
While they may look superficially similar, the piano and harmonium are very different instruments. The piano generates sound by striking hammers against strings. This produces notes that have a much sharper attack and decay, and extremely well defined.
Can you play the harmonium with just one hand?
Yes, because both hands would be playing the melody and bass notes, as you would playing a piano. However, in comes the no: the Western-style harmonium doesn’t have that vital part needed to bring dynamics or note-holds in your music: a sustain pedal or a damper.
What is the difference between piano and harpsichord?
Another distinct feature which distinguishes both instrument is the touch sensitiveness. Harmonium key produces only one dyanmic of sound, whether you strike hard or soft it produces same amount of sound. However Piano is a touch sensitive and it is combination of harpsichord and clavichord instrument.
Which hand do you use to play the piano?
In a piano, you use both of your hands purely for playing the instrument (on the keys). The left hand (weaker hand amongst right or left) is used, generally, to play chords or minor pieces where as the right hand (stronger hand amongst right or left) plays the major notes.