Organ matters - Organs matter!

Hi,
I just saw this Organ on ebay and thought I would mention it.
Item number: 130487154880

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Walker-2-manual-3-stop-practice-organ-/130487154880?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item1e61a3f8c0

looking at the specification it does seem possibly a bit limited as the pedals are always coupled to the upper manual. of course I'm the first to admit I have a lot to learn about Pipe organs ......

regards Peter B

Hi,
just seen on ebay
item number 110647441493
single manual 6 stop chamber Organ

located in Walton on Thames

maybe the asking price is a bit optimistic ?


regards Peter B

Hi,
just noticed that there are some Pipe organ books being sold on ebay. here in the uk.

item number  190497861266

I'm not sure how relevant any of the books might be ? but just in case anyone is looking for them

regards Peter B

Hi,
in case anyone hasn't seen this,
from one of the Organ music lists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbsnxBITXzc&feature=related

regards Peter B

Hi,
I thought I would post a link from the Pipe organ list about a residence Organ that is partly being saved.
http://www.tadstone.com/Jackling.html

it does make me realise the amount of planning /  work that is involved in moving a Pipe Organ....

regards Peter B

Hi,
I saw this on one of the Pipe organ music lists and thought some one might appreciate it.

Dictionary of Unknown Organ Stops

http://www.tadstone.com/unknown.htm

regards Peter B

Hi,
I just saw this listing on ebay.
Item number: 310288579512
<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thomas-Californian-Theatre-287-organ-free-collector-/310288579512?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item483ea3fbb8>

it seems it may not have 5 octave manuals or a full pedal board.

regards Peter B

Hi,
just saw that there is a Double manual pedal Harpsichord on ebay.
item number 300511290130

I'm not sure from the photos whether the instrument does have a pedal board or just some pedals ? at 9ft long is it large for a Harpsichord ? it is a hsmae that they didn't tkae a photo of the keyboards.

regards Peter B

Hi,
I just noticed that there is a small Pipe Organ on ebay with a detached console. Item number: 270686720430 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270686720430
located in I think Northwood Middlesex.

if only I had the space, time and money [ and skill to move it ]

regards Peter B

Hi,
I just saw the following item on ebay.
item number 260704191699
link <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCALING-SLIDE-RULE-ORGAN-PIPES-RENSCH-SYSTEM-RARE-/260704191699?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item3cb32e44d3>

I guess this is used to calculate Pipe Organ scales ?
P.S can anyone recommend any books that help explain about Pipe Organ scales for a beginner ?

regards Peter B

Hi,
I saw this posted on one of the pipe organ music lists and thought I would post here.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7119938n

regards Peter B

Hi,
just saw this organ on ebay, some nice photos of it. and a size that I might just have room for !

item number 140482770943
link  <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Secretaire-organ-late-1700s-Contains-192-pipes-/140482770943?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item20b56cf7ff>

but the bid and shipping would be too expensive for me !

regards Peter B

Hi,
just to let you know that there is a real Wurlitzer console for sale on ebay !
Item number: 230554325912

link <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wurlitzer-3-Manual-Digital-Theatre-Cinema-Organ-/230554325912?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item35ae1bd398>

regards Peter B

Hi,
from one of the music lists I am on.
unusual harpsichord for sale in the uk
http://wwkbank.harpsichord.be/index.html

click on europe and then uk. there are two photos there, most impressive I think.

regards Peter B
P.S I have no connection to the site or the seller

Hi,
a Nicholson & Lord  Pipe Organ disassembled
ebay item  140478947562

if only I had the money, time, skill and space !

regards Peter B

Hi,
it seems that the Marshall Sykes Theatre Pipe organ 3 manuals 15 ranks has been relisted.

ebay item number 160506889833

I hope that it can find a good new home.

regards Peter B

Hi,
just in case anyone is interested, the British Clavichord Society has arranged a Clavichord afternoon at Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street London W1k 2PA on the 20th Nov 2010.
Admission is £ 10-00 and there is a recital by David Griffel at 3-45 pm, of Spanish Music.
earlier on there is a talk about the history of Clavichord recordings and an introduction to the music in the recital.    at 4-30 pm  there are refreshments and a chance to play a clavichord !  more info
www.clavichord.org.uk   

regards Peter B

P.S for those beginners like myself the Clavichord has a different action to that of a harpsichord which makes it different ( and difficult) to play but can make it more expressive

Hi,
following on from another topic, just to let you know that as far as I know the Pipe organ in All Saints Church Carshalton is going to be restored later on this year.
they have had some concerts but the last Concert featured two pianos rather than the Organ.
the audience was allowed to vote for which Piano they liked the best !
regards Peter B

Hi,
in case anyone is interested the Greenwich Early Music festival [ east London uk ] is taking place next weekend.
see http://www.earlymusicshop.com/More/Greenwich_International_Early_Music_Festival.aspx

there are usually lots of nice looking [ and nice sounding ] instruments there and also some nice music being played as well.

regards Peter B

Hi,
I saw this video mentioned on one of the music lists I am on and thought I would post it here and see what everyone thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iUAFFQ8ik
I have always thought you would play the Harpsichord sitting down, but there must be more to things than I realized .....
regards Peter B