The New LDS Organist show

The New LDS Organist

Summary: This free course consists of 12 mp3 files (lessons) and a packet (in Adobe pdf format) containing lesson materials and simplified hymns. Topics: Welcome, Pedaling, Prelude, Intro. to hymn playing, Hymn playing in shortcut mode, Hymn playing in polish mode (4 lessons), Dealing with repeated notes, Postlude, and Continuing organ study.

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  • Artist: Dr. Don Cook
  • Copyright: Copyright 2007 Brigham Young University

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 Lesson 12: Continuing Your Organ Study | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:53

Various ways to continue organ study are explored.

 Lesson 11: Playing Postlude Appropriately | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:55

How to choose and play effective postludes, relying heavily on the counsel of church leaders. Solo combinations vs. chorus-type combinations.

 Lesson 10: Hymn Playing--Deciding When to Tie Repeated Notes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:27

How to deal with the repeated notes--very simply for now--but introducing several approaches. Dynamic expression by using the expression pedals.

 Lesson 9: Hymn Playing in Polish Mode--Playing Four Independent Legato Lines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:14

The conclusion to playing hymns in "polish mode," with all four parts being played. A three-stage plan for learning a four-part hymn. How to use the organ's combination action (memory system).

 Lesson 8: Hymn Playing in Polish Mode--Playing Three Independent Legato Lines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:05

A continuation of playing hymns in "polish mode," now working with three parts at a time. A three-stage plan for learning a four-part hymn. Manual/pedal balance is discussed, as well as couplers.

 Lesson 7: Hymn Playing in Polish Mode--Playing Two Independent Legato Lines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:12

A continuation of playing hymns in "polish mode," working with two parts at a time. Dealing with repeated notes between soprano and alto. Chorus reeds are introduced.

 Lesson 6: Hymn Playing in Polish Mode--Playing Single Lines in Legato Style | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:37

An introduction to playing hymns in "polish mode," beginning with a single part at a time. Organ fingering techniques and chorus mixtures are also introduced.

 Lesson 5: Hymn Playing in Shortcut Mode--Playing Hymns Right Now | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:30

When you cannot spend the time to polish a hymn or organ piece, you can learn it in "shortcut mode" and make a positive contribution in the service. Hymn registration shortcuts are introduced.

 Lesson 4: Effective Hymn Playing--An Overview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:50

An introduction to hymn playing at the organ, and working with the director. Building stop combinations for richness.

 Lesson 3: Playing Prelude Music that Invites the Spirit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:47

How to select, register, and play prelude music that will help the congregation to begin worshop. Also introducing the softer stops of the organ.

 Lesson 2: First Steps in Pedal Playing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:56

Getting started with organ pedaling. Pitches of organ stops, chorus registration, and building for clarity.

 Lesson 1: Welcome to Organ Playing! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:51

How to make the most of this course. Introduction to the organ console. A challenge to make three commitments.

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