3 Reed Foldout Dulcetina

This lovely three Palitana copper reeded (Bass Female Male) dulcitina harmonium is made from select India teakwood. Dulcitinas style harmoniums are a challenge to engineer and construct. The flow of air thru the harmonium body gives it it’s unique design, slim profile and portability. The craft necessary to correctly manage air pressure for a balanced two reeded dulcitina is complicated. 

This dulcitina has three sets of reeds, the females being the third. It is most difficult to have the bass, male and female reeds blend together in a well-constructed dulcitina. The ‘foldout style’ pump and repository bellows along with the attending bellow springs are designed to maximize sustain and promote control of playing this unique style of harmonium. Even though the craftsmen are brilliant, it could take two and three attempts to get the dynamic flow of air and sound correct. Instead of the normal metal plates that protect the bump bellow from wear and tear, we use inlaid African ebony wood triangles for strength and beauty. The white keys a soft pearlized nylon, the black keys teakwood.