Beginning Organists
Introduction to the Organ Console
Posted by WardOrganist in Organ Registration, Beginning Organists on Aug 13, 2008.
Compiled by Daniel Berghout, DMA
One of the most intimidating parts of the learning the organ is managing and mastering the various devices of the organ console. The principals of organ console management remain the same regardless of size. Organs generally include many if not all of the following: draw knobs, rocker tabs, thumb...
Emergency Preparedness for Pianists
Posted by WardOrganist in Beginning Organists on Jun 19, 2008.
by Dr. Parley Belnap
Pianists who have had no training on the organ are often asked to play the organ for church services. It is sometimes assumed that all keyboard instruments are the same and that if you can play the piano, you can also play the organ. Although there are some similarities between the piano and the organ, there are...











































