Like explanations of the different components, pipes and basically stuff I have no clue about. Sound files of the different pipes would be really helpful, as would descriptions of things like couplers, swell pedals and the like. I really don't know anything about pipe/digital organs. I know Hammonds, but that's an entirely different ballpark. Basically I'm a super newbie, but I'm in love with this music, and I really want to get into classical organ. Any advice is welcome. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Also are there any websites out there that have information and/or history of analog/digital Rodgers/Allen organs? I've seen so many models of these company's organs mentioned on this website, but I have no idea what the specs are, or even what they look like. I have so much interest in this, but no resources. Organ, especially classical organ, isn't very popular here in the states. It's a shame really. People who nothing about it, seem to think it's stoic and dour, but I don't feel that way at all.
I would also like to know the best websites out there for used organs.
well I have a few websites you might be interested in.
on how a SMALL pipe organ works go to http://www.reuter822.com there is a "how it works" schematic I found from Smithsonian Magazine which very nearly is an exact representation of a small 5 rank unit organ I have installed in my home. Also click on the stops page to listen to the various ranks to hear samples from the 5 different ranks. As the organ is unitized you'll see that I have 16', 8', 4' and even a 2' stop all from the same rank of pipes. What this means is that the various stop pitches (16', 8', 4' and 2') all come from ONE rank of pipes... i.e. by depressing middle C on the organ with one finger I am playing 4 different pipes, but all from the same rank.
Unitization I have discovered was SEVERELY frowned upon by the organ purest movement of the 1960's. However it is a amazing way of making the most of limited pipe resources which a small pipe organ really benefits from in my own opinion. I have noticed that unitization has made its way back into some new organs being built but that is a topic of debate for another thread I would guess.
The Smithsonian diagram is a near match other than that my Reuter is not a tracker, it has an electric action which controls the pipes rather than a direct mechanical connection.
on Rodgers analog instruments visit http://www.rodgers550.com This is a website of not only a Rodgers 550 analog organ but also of several other Rodgers models owned & preserved by others .. all analog from the 1970's. On this website you'll find a links page which gives information on Frog Music and the Rodgers Owners Yahoo group which is a excellent resource for owners of these classic instruments.
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