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The pedal keyboard is simply another keyboard, played with the feet.
There are also expression pedals. These are the large flat pedals mounted on the "kick panel." One type is used to control the volume of the "expressive divisions" by opening and closing the expression shades. Another type of expression pedal is the register crescendo which brings on stops incrementally. It is used for special effects and should not be used as a registration device. Although not technically pedals, there are also toe studs or toe pistons. These, and other controls, are used to control the combination action and often on large organs are used to directly control important stops. Older organs will often have lever-like devices ("Spoons") that controlled primitive primitive combination actions, to actuate the blowing apparatus and / or control "ventils" to turn off and on groups of stops pre-set by the organist.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAs almost all pipe organs are custom built this varies greatly from instrument to instrument. However, the usual arraignment on modern organs is thus:
- Swell
- Choir
- Crescendo
Or:
- Swell
- Great
- Crescendo
Occasionally the crescendo is not included. In such a case:
- Swell
- Great
- Choir
The Swell, Great and Choir pedals control the motion of the expression shades which control overall volume of these divisions. This can be by a direct mechanical linkage or can be via an electrical or electro-pneumatic mechanism.
The crescendo (register crescendo) adds or subtracts stops incrementally. This is almost always a "blind crescendo" called so because it does not cause the stop controls (drawknobs, stop-keys or stop tablets) to move. The crescendo pedal is not a registration device. It is for special effects. A skilled organist can use it to great advantage. Unfortunately it is more often than not used as a registration "crutch" by unskilled organists.
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Does harpsichord have pedals?
Generally, no. However, there are some modified hapsichords that have a set of pedals for the bass, like the organ.
Do you have to press the pedals on the organ?
Unlike the piano, the organ's pedals do not change the way the hammers hit the strings. Instead, they change the settings which must be set correctly in order to play the right sounds, like an electronic keyboard but less electronic. It depends what you're trying to do by pressing these pedals.
Do all Yamaha sustainers aka pedals work on all Yamaha keyboards?
Not all Yamaha strainers keyboards have the same pedals. Each keyboard is made differently.
How many keys does the pipe organ at the spreckels pavilion in san Diego have?
There are 4 manuals or keyboards and a pedal board. Each manual has 61 keys and the pedal board has 32 pedals. So there are 244 keys and 32 pedals total.
Do pedals on Wurlitzer 4500 organ play notes?
Yes they do. There are 32 pedals from low C up 2.5 Octaves to G. These are played by the feet of an organist. An organist can be sock footed or wear special shoes with leather soles and leather heels. The usual sounds associated with these pedals are very low in pitch. It takes considerable dexterity to play the hands and the feet together ... with practice comes perfection. Some people make a living out of this profession by playing the organ in a church or synagogue.
Does harpsichord have pedals?
Generally, no. However, there are some modified hapsichords that have a set of pedals for the bass, like the organ.
Do you have to press the pedals on the organ?
Unlike the piano, the organ's pedals do not change the way the hammers hit the strings. Instead, they change the settings which must be set correctly in order to play the right sounds, like an electronic keyboard but less electronic. It depends what you're trying to do by pressing these pedals.
What is the pedal board on an organ and what does it do xx?
An organ can have several different types of pedals. The actual pedalboard is basically a keyboard that you play with your feet, laid out in the same way as the hand keyboards or manuals. You use the pedalboard to play the bass line. Other pedals can include volume or swell pedals and toe pistons to change registration.Many people wear special organ shoes to play organ (Organmasters or Tic-Tac-Toe shoes--I myself (woman) wear ballet slippers, don't know if they would look silly on guys.
Will the Behringer PB 1000 power all pedals?
Unfortunately no, for example Electro Harmonix pedals use special adapters and some pedals only operate on batteries. But it will power most 9V pedals.
Do all Yamaha sustainers aka pedals work on all Yamaha keyboards?
Not all Yamaha strainers keyboards have the same pedals. Each keyboard is made differently.
How many keys does the pipe organ at the spreckels pavilion in san Diego have?
There are 4 manuals or keyboards and a pedal board. Each manual has 61 keys and the pedal board has 32 pedals. So there are 244 keys and 32 pedals total.
Do pedals on Wurlitzer 4500 organ play notes?
Yes they do. There are 32 pedals from low C up 2.5 Octaves to G. These are played by the feet of an organist. An organist can be sock footed or wear special shoes with leather soles and leather heels. The usual sounds associated with these pedals are very low in pitch. It takes considerable dexterity to play the hands and the feet together ... with practice comes perfection. Some people make a living out of this profession by playing the organ in a church or synagogue.
Can you connect boss pedals to digitech pedals?
You can connect any pedals of any brand. Its best if you seperate single pedals away from multi pedals.
What is the value of a total tone deluxe wurlitzer organ model 575?
Wurlitzers like any of the now obsolete brands, you should pay no more than 100.00-200.00 for the spinets(12-13 pedals) and around 300.00 for the consoles(18-25 pedals). These prices are only appropriate if the organ is in good working condition.
What is the difference between an organ and a harpsichord?
1. The way it generates sound - the harpsichord plucks a string while the organ generates sound with the vibration of air passing through pipes; 2. The sound - the harpsichord has a string metalic sound, a cross between guitar and harp, while the organ's sound depends on the stops that are pulled. If all stops are pulled then it has a powerful characteristic sound; the sound on a hapsichord also fades quickly, while on the organ it lasts as long as you keep the key pressed; 3. The existence of pedals - the harpsichord has no pedals, while the organ has the bass pedals; 4. Appearance - the haprsichords resemble pianos in shape and size and have usually have various painting in them, while the organ is many times bigger due to the huge number and big size of the bass pipes. 5. Use - the organs are mostly used in churches where they sit all their lives since they are too big to be easily moved, while the harpsichords sit at houses or a concert halls. 6. Price - Organs are generally way more expensive than harpsichords (unless they're really small, but that's not common)
If you can play the piano can you play the organ?
Not necessarily. You have the skills to play keyboards and read music, but organs are completely different and require a knowledge of how to work the pedals, pull out stops, etc. If you can play the piano...you have aptitude for playing the organ and you will need additional training.
How do you manufacture bicycle pedals?
How fancy do you want them to be? Cheap pedals are die-cast. Expensive pedals are machined.
