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Q: What are the differences between the Bina 23b Reg. and the Bina 23b Dlx.?A: First we should note that all Bina harmoniums say "Deluxe" on them. Regarding the ever popular 23bs, our d …

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Q: Do people still follow the rules for playing ragas at certain times of day?A: In India these days, a lot of people are not so strict about following the time scheme for ragas. They will p …

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Q: Are your Harmoniums tuned to A440?A: Some are, some aren't. Traditionally in India harmoniums tended to be quite sharp of A440. This was partly due to the European standard of A444-A445. …

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Q: What sort of prep work do you do before you sell an instrument?A: Instruments rarely come from India in perfect working order. We check the tuning, check for buzzes and leaks. …

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Q: I was told not to get a scale-change harmonium because they break easily? Is that so?A: We do not find that to be the case. A well made scale change instrument will last as long as any ot …

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Q: What is the difference between student, professional and concert harmoniums?A: This is not a distinction we make. Some "professionals" use the simplest of harmoniums. Many of the finest m …

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