Thank your for your trust! In the first video I will introduce myself and the course to you.

⏯ Welcome

In this section of the course, I will tell you about and show you the different types of harmonium. We will also talk about the History of the instrument.

We will deep dive into the anatomy of the instrument, so you can understand it's composition, as well as the DO’S & DONT’S of harmonium play.

⏯ The Harmonium

⏯ Anatomy of the Harmonium

n the Bhakti tradition, the voice itself is our true instrument, while the harmonium serves as a supportive companion. It is through our voice that we create melodies, bring out nuances, and shape the entire experience. That’s why it’s so important to warm up your voice, explore both high and low ranges, and repeat these exercises before every lesson to prepare your body and mind for singing.

⏯ Voice Warm-Up

SA RE GA MA PA DHA NI SA. Learn the Indian scale, the equivalent to the western DO RE MI FA SOL LA TI DO, with me! So you can do your own voice warm ups on your harmonium and you already get some finger practice in!

In the PDF file attached to this lesson, you can find more infos and the keys on the harmonium.

📄 SA RE GA MA PA DHA NI SA

⏯ SA RE GA MA PA DHA NI SA Intro & Keys

It's time for the first Mantra! The most essential mantras: Om and Shanti.

I always play this version of Om Shanti at the beginning and end of my yoga classes and find it a perfect way to start our course here too! It's important to know your basics!

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

On the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

📄 Om Shanti

⏯ Om Shanti Intro & Chords

This is a prayer each one of us can practice every day. It reminds us that our relationships with all beings and things should be mutually beneficial if we ourselves desire happiness and liberation from suffering. No true or lasting happiness can come from causing unhappiness to others. No true or lasting freedom can come from depriving others of their freedom. If we say we want every being to be happy and free, then we have to question everything that we do - how we live, how we eat, what we buy, how we speak, and even how we think.

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

On the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

📄 Lokah Samastah

⏯ Lokah Samastah Intro & Chords

⏯ Lokah Samastah Call & Response

This chant is to Ganesha. He is the remover of obstacles, the companion of travelers, and especially when we need help with new beginnings, Ganesha stands by our side lovingly. He removes all obstacles from the path, takes away your worries, concerns, and fears, and instead gives you strength, joy, and enthusiasm for the new. For this very reason, Ganapati is invoked before every ritual, every major endeavor, like starting to play a new instrument and embarking on the journey of Bhakti.

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

In the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

📄 Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

⏯ Ganesha Intro & Chords

⏯ Ganesha Call & Response

This next Mantra on our chanting and harmonium journey, is a chant to Rama. It is very beginner friendly to play as well as to join for singing in a group. I like to play this mantra when i feel that the group is inexperienced in chanting and needs something simple to follow and start with.

It is said, that one who sings to Lord Rama has very strong mental stability and is strong enough to surpass any difficult situation. Chanting the word Rama is enough to bring positive energy and awaken the soul. “Sri Ram '' is the yin(Sri) and yang(ram) of the soul, and brings balance to the Ida Pingala nadis of the body.

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

On the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

⏯ Chords, Voice, Creativity...Why we repeat Chords.

📄 Shri Ram Jai Ram

⏯ Sri Ram Intro & Chords

⏯ Shri Ram Call & Response

This Mantra, also called the Mahamantra, is very famous, not only because of the ISKON Community (Hare Krishna's). Different interpretations of the words Rama lead to different meanings of this mantra. my favorite meaning you can find in the PDF file attached to this lesson.

It is said that when Chanting this Mantra, we are calling for the universal energy of love. This Mantra has the power to dissolve our bad habits and negative emotions.  By chanting or listening to the Mantra, you become free from all anxiety and inner fears.

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

In the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

📄 Hare Krishna Hare Ram

⏯ Hare Krishna Intro & Chords

⏯ Hare Krishna Call & Response

The last chant in this foundational Harmonium course will take your skills to the next level. New chords, more chords and a little bit different switches in the two lines, make it our most difficult mantra yet.

Once you have the hang of it, I'm sure you will love it as much as I do! It's fun to play and to sing, alone or in a group!

May the divine energy of the universal mother triumph, within me and everywhere in the world. May we experience her divinity everywhere!

See the PDF file to see the chords we use for this Mantra, where you can find them on your Harmonium, the Sanskrit / Devanagri writing, the transliteration (how to pronounce it very correctly) and the phonetic transliteration (how to pronounce it easily) and finally the Interpretation of the Mantra!

On the PDF I also show you when to switch the chords and keys with color for those of you who need to see it rather than hear it. The Chords/Keys will be the same color as the part of the Mantra we are singing.

📄 Jaya Jagadambe

⏯ Jaya Jagadambe Intro & Chords

⏯ Jaya Jagadambe Call & Response

Thank you for your dedication and participation. If you have questions of any kind, want to deepen your practice and the Harmonium Chants you learned in this course, feel free to reach out and set up a private lesson with me in Berlin, Munich or Online!

See you in the Advanced Course!

⏯ THANK YOU! ♥︎