Awesome video. Have to start playing the organ for sacrament in two week (new calling) and don't know pedals. Knowing there are handy presets and a bass coupler is a great relief. Thanks again
“It’s a good idea to check the presets BEFORE” I learned this the hard way lol I’m a new organist and we were going to sing a really pretty mellow chorale but the organ was super bright and brassy sounding it was just awkward lmao
We need this kind of Organ in my Stake Centre, Our Organ is very Old Yamaha, Got the Peddles, Great and Swell, but in no where near as many Stops as you have on this one. none the less we have enough sound and power required for all meetings. Love the Song Choice, Favourite hymn 239.
Telling folks to use the presets assumes that someone has come before them to set the presets. I was hoping this video would provide tips on what stops to use.
Just came across this video now thanks to yt recommendations. Couple of things do need to be addressed. These shortcuts are more for if a pianist is asked to play the organ at the last minute. It is important to not get into these habits later, especially if you want to become a full blown organist. First things first, knowing your stops is key. I recommend everyone to spend some of their own time to get to know each of every stop on their organ. What does it sound like by itself or with others? From there you should make your own presets. Work with any other organists that might use the organ so that you do not override their combinations by accident. General combos should work as a crecsendo, with 0 or 1 being the softest stops on the organ and 9 or 10 or whatever the highest is the loudest stops on the organ or "Tutti." Next, the swell pedals you described are not the master volume control. They are used for expression, so for example you have some very nice string celeste sound on the swell and you want to raise and lower the volume or "swell" the sound, use the pedal to open and close the shutters. You can make some very cool effects. Use the stops to control the overall sound with the types you use and how many. Swell pedals should be always open when playing normally. Also, The bass coupler is what I call the "cheat button." You should try to practice playing the pedal board as intended. If you can't I recommend getting an organ teacher who would be happy to teach you. In the end, shortcuts should be avoided when trying to learn the organ as it can set in bad habits later. It was a good video though for if you need to play a service in a couple of hours, but please take the time to do things right. You will thank yourself later.
@@gerardtran84 I am assuming you are talking about playing piano music on the organ. Usually this is for hymns. Simply play the bass line on the pedals. If you want to be extra fancy, you can even improv some more intricate harmonies down there, but usually you just play the bass line.
@@legendary6790 Thank you so much. I'm currently only assisting a pianist/organist for my church and playing a few hymns and there. Hopefully, I'll be able to play a mass by myself soon.
What a helpful video thanks Jen!
Awesome video. Have to start playing the organ for sacrament in two week (new calling) and don't know pedals. Knowing there are handy presets and a bass coupler is a great relief. Thanks again
Jen! This is a brilliant concept and you are so pretty, too!
My hero!!! I was asked to start helping in my YSA Ward. This is great advice. Thanks!!
As soon as our organ is finished being built, I have to make one of these videos. This is good stuff!
“It’s a good idea to check the presets BEFORE” I learned this the hard way lol I’m a new organist and we were going to sing a really pretty mellow chorale but the organ was super bright and brassy sounding it was just awkward lmao
We need this kind of Organ in my Stake Centre, Our Organ is very Old Yamaha, Got the Peddles, Great and Swell, but in no where near as many Stops as you have on this one. none the less we have enough sound and power required for all meetings. Love the Song Choice, Favourite hymn 239.
Thank you for the basic information.
I really enjoy your videos. I am a pianist (among other things). I hope to see you in future videos.
Jen this is excellent!!
thankyouuu❤️
You are the best
nice one!
Telling folks to use the presets assumes that someone has come before them to set the presets. I was hoping this video would provide tips on what stops to use.
dqb is a good organist
yay!
Liker 850!
thanks!
My organ doesn't have a switch there.
Just came across this video now thanks to yt recommendations. Couple of things do need to be addressed. These shortcuts are more for if a pianist is asked to play the organ at the last minute. It is important to not get into these habits later, especially if you want to become a full blown organist.
First things first, knowing your stops is key. I recommend everyone to spend some of their own time to get to know each of every stop on their organ. What does it sound like by itself or with others? From there you should make your own presets. Work with any other organists that might use the organ so that you do not override their combinations by accident. General combos should work as a crecsendo, with 0 or 1 being the softest stops on the organ and 9 or 10 or whatever the highest is the loudest stops on the organ or "Tutti."
Next, the swell pedals you described are not the master volume control. They are used for expression, so for example you have some very nice string celeste sound on the swell and you want to raise and lower the volume or "swell" the sound, use the pedal to open and close the shutters. You can make some very cool effects. Use the stops to control the overall sound with the types you use and how many. Swell pedals should be always open when playing normally.
Also, The bass coupler is what I call the "cheat button." You should try to practice playing the pedal board as intended. If you can't I recommend getting an organ teacher who would be happy to teach you.
In the end, shortcuts should be avoided when trying to learn the organ as it can set in bad habits later. It was a good video though for if you need to play a service in a couple of hours, but please take the time to do things right. You will thank yourself later.
For sheet music that doesn't have the pedal part, how do I know what notes to play for the pedals?
@@gerardtran84 I am assuming you are talking about playing piano music on the organ. Usually this is for hymns. Simply play the bass line on the pedals. If you want to be extra fancy, you can even improv some more intricate harmonies down there, but usually you just play the bass line.
@@legendary6790 Just to clarify, does that mean I play the bottom notes of every left hand chord with the pedals?
@@gerardtran84 correct that is the bass line
@@legendary6790 Thank you so much. I'm currently only assisting a pianist/organist for my church and playing a few hymns and there. Hopefully, I'll be able to play a mass by myself soon.
playing manual organs with no presets...
Man I don’t have a preset.
which organ is it??
Shiva, this organ is an Allen Protege.
Liver.
@@2008truckmanso fake organ that’s just playing electric sounds through a speaker.
you're very pretty
Bit creepy but k
My church doesnt have an organ
By hii CV
Tanks, now please marry me ☺️
Dude wtf