Full-sound harmoniums for leading chant.
Kirtan is call-and-response chanting, and the harmonium is its heartbeat. It holds the drone, carries the melody, and gives the group a steady pitch to follow. A good kirtan harmonium needs enough range for a lead singer and group, a full sound to fill a room, and bellows that keep breathing through long chants. Every model below is handcrafted in India, tuned to A=440 Hz as standard and checked before dispatch.
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Extra-Height Mahogany Harmonium – 9 Stops, 3½ Octaves & Coupler
$662.80 Add to cart -
Extra-Height Teak Matte Harmonium – 42 Keys, 3½ Octaves, 9 Stops & Coupler
$662.80 Add to cart -
Extra-Height Dark Oak Harmonium – 42 Keys, 9 Stops & Coupler
$648.36 Add to cart -
Pro-Grade Teak Harmonium – 11 Stops, 3½ Octaves & Coupler
$599.26 Add to cart -
White Pro-Grade Harmonium – 42 Keys, 9 Stops & Coupler
$590.60 Add to cart -
Magic Voice Mahogany Harmonium – 39 Keys, 9 Stops, Coupler
$570.38 Add to cart -
Teak Standard Coupler Harmonium – 39 Keys, 3¼ Octaves, 7 Stops
$547.28 Add to cart -
Mahogany Standard Harmonium – 39 Keys, 3¼ Octaves, 7 Stops
$563.16 Add to cart -
Dark Oak Folding Traveler Harmonium – 42 Keys, 9 Stops & Coupler
$597.82 Add to cart -
Teak Folding Traveler Harmonium – 9 Stops, 3½ Octaves & Coupler
$851.96 Add to cart
Recommended kirtan harmoniums
Full-size, for leading groups
- Extra-Height Mahogany Harmonium – 9 stops, coupler – 42 keys, four drones, extra-height cabinet built for longer sustain.
- Extra-Height Teak Matte Harmonium – 42 keys, 9 stops, coupler – teak-matte cabinet with double-fold bellows.
- Extra-Height Dark Oak Harmonium – 42 keys, 9 stops, coupler – dark oak finish with right-side coupler.
- Pro-Grade Teak Harmonium – 11 stops, coupler – five drones and seven-fold bellows.
- White Pro-Grade Harmonium – 42 keys, 9 stops – a striking white cabinet for stage and studio.
Mid-size, for home kirtan and small circles
- Magic Voice Mahogany Harmonium – 39 keys, 9 stops, coupler
- Teak Standard Coupler Harmonium – 39 keys, 7 stops
- Mahogany Standard Harmonium – 39 keys, 7 stops
Kirtan on the move
- Dark Oak Folding Traveler – 42 keys, 9 stops
- Teak Folding Traveler – 9 stops, 4 drones
- More options in Travel Harmoniums
What makes a harmonium good for kirtan?
Range: 39 vs 42 keys. 39 keys (3¼ octaves) covers almost every kirtan melody. 42 keys (3½ octaves) gives the left hand room for low drone notes while the right hand plays melody. That’s helpful when you lead without other instruments.
Coupler. When engaged, a coupler sounds the note an octave higher (or lower) along with the one you play. The result is a bigger, choir-like sound that carries over a singing group.
Bass and male reeds. All our kirtan models have bass and male brass reed banks. Bass gives warmth and depth, male gives clarity. Use the stops to blend them.
Drones. Drone stops sustain the tonic (Sa) and fifth (Pa) without holding a key down, which frees your hands for melody.
Bellows. Seven-fold or multi-fold bellows hold more air, so you can play long phrases with fewer pumps.
Build your kirtan setup
- Shruti box for a second drone, or for practice when you don’t need the full harmonium
- Brass manjira and bronze manjira
- Sheesham wood khartal
- Bolt-tuned dholak
Shipping and returns
RagaLoom ships worldwide by FedEx/DHL. Shipping is a base rate for your country plus $25 per item, and customs duties and import taxes are paid by the buyer. See our shipping & customs page and returns policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best harmonium for kirtan?
For leading a group, choose a 42-key harmonium with coupler, such as our extra-height models. For home chanting, a 39-key coupler model such as the Magic Voice is plenty.
Do I need a coupler for kirtan?
It isn’t essential, but it makes the sound fuller and helps the harmonium carry over a group.
Are these harmoniums tuned to play with guitar?
Yes. All are tuned to A=440 Hz as standard.
Can I travel with a kirtan harmonium?
Yes. Choose a folding traveler model; they fold into a suitcase-style box.
Is a kirtan harmonium different from a classical harmonium?
The instrument is the same. Kirtan players usually prefer a fuller sound (couplers, more stops), while classical singers often value precise tuning and a clear male reed.
Questions before you order?
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