r/icm • u/AltruisticEye2924 • 4d ago

Question/Seeking Advice Help

How to check if my harmonium bellow is completely perfect or if there is any aur leakage etc ?

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u/Godspeaketh 4d ago

If you have to blow a lot of air through the bellow, it means the air is leaking.

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u/AltruisticEye2924 4d ago

How much is a lot ? I'm new and bought harmonium 2 days ago

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u/Godspeaketh 4d ago

While playing, if you have to aggressively blow air in the harmonium. It should rather be gentle air blowing. At a low volume also, all the keys should sound good with medium bellow action.