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Youtube of the origins of the instrument

Started by David Pinnegar, November 30, 2019, 02:07:36 AM

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David Pinnegar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk4iVold0eU is a Positif instrument, hand blown, demonstrating how with manual manipulation of the bellows phrasing can be extremely natural and beautiful . . .

Best wishes

David P

revtonynewnham

Hi

I came across the You Tube channel that David has linked to a while ago.  I'm fascinated by the Portatif organs of past eras.  My "wish list" would include one - maybe one day if I have some spare money (what's spare money?)  An interesting chapter in the development of the organ, and its adaptation for various roles in society.

Every Blessing

Tony

JBR

Quote from: David Pinnegar on November 30, 2019, 02:07:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk4iVold0eU is a Positif instrument, hand blown, demonstrating how with manual manipulation of the bellows phrasing can be extremely natural and beautiful . . .

Best wishes

David P

Who says the organ cannot be an expressive instrument?!
A missionary from Yorkshire to the primitive people of Lancashire

revtonynewnham

That's why I play Harmonium!  Arguably the most expressive keyboard instrument in the hands (& feet) of a player who knows how to use the "Expression" stop.

Every Blessing

Tony