Thank you! This was a HUGE help. We just picked up an old pump organ tonight. We were having trouble understanding the various knobs and the knee paddles. This video clarified a lot.
This is amazing! I'm writing a piece where I'm telling about my great grandfather who played this instrument back in the early 70's, and how it did a deep impact on me. Now that you've shown and telled how this instrument really works, I know why. When you know how to use it (like you and my great grandfather), it's like listening to a church pipe organ, so dynamic and powerful. Thank you!
Fascinating! I was a piano major in college. Minored in organ a couple of semesters but didn’t care for it. When you explain it, I definitely see the appeal. Thanks for opening my eyes.
I'm not a repair technician, but I have watched my guy open up the organs and work inside. My recollection is that the pedals are working with a set of straps - and I suspect a bit of maintenance will stop the squeaking. In general, these older organs won't ever be totally silent - but they are fun - and that's why I love playing them.
I have a 1916 one that is a bit moody, if you open it up it wants a lot more air so playing more notes requires more pumping which can be very confusing for the first few runs.
Thank you! This was a HUGE help. We just picked up an old pump organ tonight. We were having trouble understanding the various knobs and the knee paddles. This video clarified a lot.
how is it going having one? considering doing the same and maintaining it myself as a hobby musician.
My brother used to play one of these.
He went on to play huge church pipe organs.
Thanks for the memories...
I learned how to play on one of these and 60 years later still have one and love it!
This is amazing! I'm writing a piece where I'm telling about my great grandfather who played this instrument back in the early 70's, and how it did a deep impact on me. Now that you've shown and telled how this instrument really works, I know why. When you know how to use it (like you and my great grandfather), it's like listening to a church pipe organ, so dynamic and powerful. Thank you!
Fascinating! I was a piano major in college. Minored in organ a couple of semesters but didn’t care for it. When you explain it, I definitely see the appeal. Thanks for opening my eyes.
Thank you for sharing. Love to hear you play. 💜
Amazing sound from that little instrument!
Wow, great video really helped me understand how one of these works
came for the instrument .. stayed for the dogs :D
Sounds really good
Thank you!
4:28 is my favorite part
Also, cute dogs.
lovely
I wonder how that would sound miked up and run through a Marshall tube amp ala Jon Lord.
So cool! Really beautiful sound! Could you tell me what make of pump organ this is? I'm in the market for one. Thanks!
It's a Moline - but there are so many brands. Just finding one that's been maintained or would be easy to repair is key. Have fun shopping.
Sounds like church when I was little!
We used a reed organ b the church went to a long time ago
Hello sir! Do you know anyone to work on the internals reeds and stops? Thx so much!
I have a guy near me that futzes with the reed pump organs. In Huerfano County Colorado. I only know to have you locate him on Facebook - David Enke
I like pump organs
We were looking at one to get and the peddles squeaked. Is there a way to fix that?
I'm not a repair technician, but I have watched my guy open up the organs and work inside. My recollection is that the pedals are working with a set of straps - and I suspect a bit of maintenance will stop the squeaking. In general, these older organs won't ever be totally silent - but they are fun - and that's why I love playing them.
@@rickytims Thanks. They do look fun!
Is it hard to pump in a different “time “ than the tempo of the music?
not even - not thought about it at all
I have a 1916 one that is a bit moody, if you open it up it wants a lot more air so playing more notes requires more pumping which can be very confusing for the first few runs.
What is the last song called?
Giuseppe - it was improvised - so nothing with a name.