tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post6141783815134573237..comments2024-03-12T12:03:26.474-07:00Comments on Scriptorium Blogorium: 25 things I’ve learned about playing the organMichaela Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-4170209342633090642015-03-21T13:02:13.480-07:002015-03-21T13:02:13.480-07:00#19 The bell stop sounds lovely with "Silent...#19 The bell stop sounds lovely with "Silent Night", used as postlude after Christmas programs. I have had young children come up to the organ to see where the bells are... which is fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-84673421877796191532010-07-01T16:51:35.275-07:002010-07-01T16:51:35.275-07:00Matthew, don't feel bad about #13. Unusual cho...Matthew, don't feel bad about #13. Unusual chord progressions can really confuse a singing congregation if they find they are suddenly dissonant with the organ when they should be in harmony. <br /><br />The stake music chairman was in favor of the alternatives being used as prelude or postlude, just not during singing.Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-49548070719474496142010-07-01T11:06:40.196-07:002010-07-01T11:06:40.196-07:00#7 makes me cheer - all the hymns need to move fas...#7 makes me cheer - all the hymns need to move faster than the listed tempo.<br /><br />#13 makes me cry - it is so frustrating when diversity is crushed in favor of mindless conformity. Been there and done that with some of the music I have done.<br /><br />And yes, 32 foot bass stops are awesome!<br /><br />Awesome list, I enjoyed reading it!Matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-40134019313532403442010-07-01T08:16:27.445-07:002010-07-01T08:16:27.445-07:00I am not any kind of a musician, but I LOVED readi...I am not any kind of a musician, but I LOVED reading your wonderful post--I have an entirely new level of appreciation for your calling.<br /><br />Thanks for so cleverly expanding my perception of organ playing . You are a terrific writer!Donna B. Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601914199734248360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-49155080672930135532010-07-01T06:24:21.773-07:002010-07-01T06:24:21.773-07:00This needs to become the nucleus of a book about o...This needs to become the nucleus of a book about one of the most under-appreciated, incredibly demanding callings in the church.Cliffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078849951764075139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-67895249779790914302010-07-01T05:50:02.134-07:002010-07-01T05:50:02.134-07:00Great post. I too, play the organ for my ward and ...Great post. I too, play the organ for my ward and have experienced many of these.<br /><br />I have to add that I think organ shoes are a must. I can play just fine in my socks but organ shoes help a lot.<br /><br />Thanks for the laughs.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452906212149716503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-74319082816178089392010-06-30T23:08:48.517-07:002010-06-30T23:08:48.517-07:00I think your wonderful list should be mandatory re...I think your wonderful list should be mandatory reading for all Ward organists. Very creative, very funny, and very wise.S.Fauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172834057530110206noreply@blogger.com