Your FIRST Harmonium Class

In this beginner-friendly tutorial I’ll show you everything you need to start playing the harmonium with confidence — from how the bellows work, to how to open the right stops, to understanding drones, and finally how to play your first chant: Baba Hanuman by Krishna Das.

Whether you’re completely new to harmonium, kirtan, mantra music or devotional singing, this lesson will give you a solid foundation you can build on.

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Part A
C F
jaya sīya rām jay jay hanumān
C F
jaya sīya rām jay jay hanumān
Part B
Dm F
jaya sīya rām jay jay hanumān
Dm F
jaya sīya rām jay jay hanumān

Part C
C F
hare rāma rāma rām sīta rāma rāma rām


In this video:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – What is Kirtan?
00:57 – Harmonium Essentials
04:06 – Pumping the bellow
05:05 – Your first chant: Baba Hanuman (step-by-step)
06:40 - Changing chords smoothly
07:40 - Playing the chant
09:28 – Finishing with style (and grace!)