Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

One of the most unusual and attractive musical instruments is the organ. There are many variations of this instrument, ranging from the standard electronic organ to the more sophisticated church, orchestral and theater organ. The organ contains a range from one to seven octaves (manuals). It may seem to you that learning to play the organ is quite difficult, but your work will bear enormous rewards, since the organ is capable of an overwhelming amount of musical variations.

Steps

1. 1 The organ is a complex instrument to play correctly. There are many variations on organ playing, both in classical and popular repertoire. If you have good keyboard skills, you can safely switch to using multiple keyboards and pedals. The organ (at least theatrical) is not an instrument for practicing sight reading or playing the keyboard. This knowledge can be gained by playing the piano.
2. 2 Find an organ teacher. Ask your local church or college about this. Many colleges have postgraduate programs and teach music theory. You can also view periodicals for organ teachers. It is best to contact your local organist organization for a teacher recommendation. If you go to a local church organist, make sure they have teaching rights.
3. 3 There are excellent books out there to help you get to grips with keyboard terms quickly. Such books include "How to Play the Piano, Despite Years of Lessons". This book will help you quickly master basic keyboard skills.
4. 4 Get a pair of organ shoes. These shoes can be purchased online for $ 60. Pedals are unique to organ playing, and having quality footwear can help you develop excellent instrument skills.If you will be wearing professional organ shoes, be aware that dirt will not stick to them and you will not get your pedals dirty.
5. 5 Buy a book for learning to play the organ at an elementary level. There is a huge variety of similar books on the market. Try to get recommendations from your teacher or other organist.
6. 6 Practice! Practice is the only way to master any musical instrument. The more you practice, the better you will get.
7. 7 Pedaling Technique: the average body has 32 registers. Some bodies have 30 registers, and sometimes less. Bring your heels together if you need to play certain exercises or passages. The knees should touch the lower register. Bring your knees together, even if you have to reach the outer pedals. Play with the inside of your foot while rolling your ankle inward. It is best to talk about this with a teacher who can help you master your pedaling technique.

Tips

• Almost all organists receive prior piano training. If you don't have experience, you can start by spending a few years learning the basics of piano playing.
• Meet other organists in your city. As a rule, this is a small group of people closely related to each other. Getting to know your peers will help you get advice and support. You need to learn the basics of the game from a professional.
• Listen to quality organ music. There are many opportunities to listen to excellent performances, especially in urban areas. You can also visit some websites such as www.ohscatalog.org and collect organ discs from works performed on classical, orchestral and theater organs.

Warnings

• Don't think that you can master organ playing in a short time. Start small. Learn to play the piano and gradually move on to the theatrical organ. A musical experiment like this is worth the effort.
• Each type of organ has its own characteristics. This is especially true for the theatrical organ. Don't start practicing the organ until you've learned to distinguish between valves, tones, and feel the sensitivity of the keys.

What do you need

• Access to the body.
• A pair of organ shoes.
• An introductory book for training.
• Good organ teacher.
• Prior knowledge of playing the keyboard.
• Good visual / motor coordination (so as not to fall off the bench!);)

• http://www.agohq.org (American Guild of Organists)
• http://www.atos.org (American Theater Organ Society)
• http://www.ohscatalog.org (Organ Historical Society)
• http://www.rco.org.uk (Royal College of Organists)