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Renovating and building an organ: P. Leray's electronic boards
Organova produced a video documentary on the organ in Rians, designed and built by Pascal Leray. The boards shown here are available to anyone who wants to build or restore a pipe organ. Renovating & building keyboards and pedalboards 1. From existing wooden keyboards Starting from wooden keyboards already in place, you simply need to “MIDI-fy” the key presses — turn each keystroke into a MIDI signal. Two boards are enough. KIH32 — Hall-effect sensors (×2 for a full keyboard)

Johann
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Claudio Merulo: Canzona (G Minor)
Exploring the Beauty of Merulo's Canzona Claudio Merulo is a name that resonates with lovers of keyboard music. His compositions, particularly the Canzona in G minor, showcase his mastery of the organ. This piece is a delightful exploration of sound and emotion. The Historical Context Merulo lived during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. His work reflects the transition between these two eras. The Canzona is a prime example of this blend. It combines intricate c

Johann
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From Piano to Pipe Organ: A Practical Guide for Beginners
From Piano to Pipe Organ: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Johann
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Can you play the organ with just one keyboard? (Spoiler: yes, and more often than you’d think!)
Ah, the organ… That majestic instrument with multiple keyboards, that sacred beast reigning over churches, mesmerizing us with its power....

Johann
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