Organ matters - Organs matter!

Hi, just thought I would post this as I didn't know that Morley College did this type of course.
seen on the British Harpsichord list......

regards Peter B

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Hi,
just to let you know that I have just heard by chance an interview with Thomas Trotter 
on bbc radio 3 at 16-30pm program is called in Tune presented by Sean Rafferty.
Thomas Trotter is the Organist at the Birmingham Town Hall.
there is a DVD available it seems.....

regards Peter B

Hi,
I think that the comments about Harpsichords using generally lighter gauge wire than Pianos is correct. I have seen mention of using brass wire on some Harpsichords, and I guess the question of what wire was used on historical instruments  is also a good one ?
I don't know if the difference in the decay of the sound on each instrument is down to the difference in " pluck " [ I mean hammers versus jacks ] or down to the thickness of strings, or down to other construction differences. I will investigate on line and see if there are any helpful web sites that explain it.
regards Peter B

Hi,
I think a new topic would be appropriate. it is most interesting to know about how measurements of the Harmonics and their inharmonisity when they relate to Pianos and how it may affect their perceived sound.
I'm assuming that the harmonics of a Harpsichord don't deviate from the harmonic frequencies like the harmonics do of a Piano ?
I can see that depending how the strings on a Piano are coupled [ I mean if a single length of wire is used for each note, or if a single length of wire is used for two adjacent notes, with a common hook ] , then the coupling between the two strings will be different.

regards Peter B

Quote from: David Pinnegar on January 01, 2012, 10:33:17 AM
Hi!

It looks as though we should start a thread for pianos in public spaces . . . !

It's very helpful to be pointed towards Challen as a recommendation when asked for advice.


In order to study this I have been looking at inharmonicity measurements of the instruments. In a small grand Steinway in Genoa  these variations progress from string to the next string i

Best wishes

David P

Hi, well the only part of the signature I feel I can comment on is the part that says "Rubbish! New beginnings my foot! The world is just as bad as ever."
I guess  my comment would be that if the World is a bad as ever then it is down to us all to make it a bit better !
best wishes for the New Year.

regards Peter

Hi,
seen on ebay, 30 church Organ drawstop heads.
Item number: 180784409236
located in Saltash

just in case anyone could use these.

regards Peter B

Hi,
the next Aes meeting in London has a talk about Loudspeaker design.
Title: Loudspeaker Design: Tradition versus Science [London]
Location: Royal College of Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London. SW1Y 5AF
Description: Lecture by John Watkinson
Start Time: 18.30 for 19:00
Date: Tuesday 10th January 2012

more detail available via their web site.
http://www.aes-uk.org/

just thought I would mention it in case anyone is interested.

regards Peter B

Hi,
the Catholic Church Near West Croydon now have an Allen Electronic......
I know as
I had to visit recently to repair their Yamaha Digital Piano.
there may be more info on the npor  website ?
I seem to remember reading that the original Organ wasn't saved ? :( 

regards Peter B

Hi,
yes, Ron Coates is still the membership secretary, and the postal address on the web site is correct.
the subscription fee was still £ 12-00 last year..
regards Peter B

Hi,
just to clarify things, the Organ actually sold for £ 122
regards Peter B

Hi,
a pedal board located in Fakenham 
ebay item number 230715267880
also church Organ relay switching system
230715278479
both items collection only.
just in case anyone was interested

regards  Peter B

Hi, just saw this on ebay.
item number 320806878797

there is also a set of Diaphone pipes being sold by the same seller.

regards Peter B

Hi,
thanks for making the interview available to a wider audience.

regards Peter B

Hi,
saw this nice Chamber Organ on ebay .....
item number 250925365756

regards Peter B

Hi,
Next Tuesday there is another Aes Meeting
detail "At this Cutting Edge Research evening we will be showcasing some of the work being undertaken at the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM), Queen Mary University of London. Featured will be a collection of posters and demonstrations covering such diverse topics as Music 2.0: semantic web applications, audio source separation, music information retrieval, intelligent systems for sound engineering, automatic mixing, microphone artefact removal, audio score alignment, polyphonic music transcription and many more."

London lectures are now held at The Royal College of Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AF, just off Pall Mall (and next door to the RAE) at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start

regards Peter B

Hi,
the program tonight of Celebrity antiques road trip has some Harpsichords being played and also a Pipe Organ ! .
to view
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016yxg6>

Also the one show on BBC 1 had a discussion about the devil's chord and a Pipe Organ ....
but you don't seem to be able to see the program on bbc iplayer. yet......
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007tcw7>

regards Peter B

Hi,
there are some more on ebay !
Item number: 120796646263
located in Dereham UK.
if you have the space and a spare set of drivers .....

regards Peter B

Hi,
there are some Kimber Allen switches on ebay that might be suitable.
item number: 300613983635
located in Bristol   pickup only ......

regards Peter B

P>S there are also some stops tabs being sold by the same seller

Hi,
just to remind everyone that it is the Greenwich Early Music Festival on the 11th to the 13th of November.
details <http://www.earlymusicshop.com/More/Greenwich_International_Early_Music_Festival.aspx>
a chance to look and play the Harpsichord you have always wanted, but can't afford !
of course there are other early Music instruments there and a good selection of Sheet music as well.

regards Peter B

Hi,
just saw this on ebay.
Item number: 190589388986
seems to be in the former United Reformed Church in Crawley ?

regards Peter B