"Harmonium"

The Harmonium The harmonium is a Western instrument adapted for Indian music, It is mainly used in the accompaniement of Khyal,Thumri and Qawwali

The instrument has 42 black and white keys, corresponding to the equal temperament of Western music.

The musician plays it with the right hand, and the left hand activates the bellow of the instrument.

This instrument poses some problem in Indian classical music, as its temper is equal, and do not match the unequal temper of Indian ragas