An Intro To Our Physis® Technology
An Intro To Our Physis® Technology Welcome back to the Viscount Organs blog! Today, we’re going to break down a major aspect of the pipe organs we create. If you’re familiar with us here at Viscount Organs, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard us talk about our Physis® technology that we use to voice the […]
Upgrading Your Pipe Organ With Viscount Organs
Upgrading Your Organ Console There are so many reasons why you may want to upgrade your organ console, and they’re all valid! You might have an organ console that’s no longer working as it should. Perhaps, the overall look and feel of your current organ console doesn’t match the energy of your church or concert […]
Famous Organists: Jean Langlais
Jean Langlais Famous Organists: Jean Langlais Hi there! Welcome back to our favorite blog series on famous organists! We appreciate the interest and readership of these blogs. It’s truly inspiring to know that people are interested in learning about the amazing lives of the people who made the pipe organ what it is today. Today, […]
Famous Organists: Ethel Smith
For over 100 years, Viscount Organs has been producing organs of unparalleled quality. In that time, countless musicians have sat behind the pedals and keys of our organs and played everything from timid first notes to entire concertos. We’re glad that we’ve been a part of the music community for so long, and we’re always […]
Famous Organists: Marcel Dupré
Viscount Organs has been around for a while, over a century in fact. During that time, we’ve seen countless players perform masterpieces on our fine organs. We believe that even a novice player is an accomplished musician, as playing the organ is an impressive feat in-and-of-itself. But throughout the long and storied history of the […]
The Longest Organ Piece Ever Performed
Without a doubt, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor is the most famous organ piece ever written. It’s used in TV, movies, and more. Yet, many people only recognize the iconic opening measures, without realizing the piece is nearly nine minutes long. Organ compositions can be expansive, sometimes lasting an hour or more. But […]
The 4 Most Impressive Organs in the World
Photo from All Things Architecture The 4 Most Impressive Organs in the World Organs have long been a symbol of musical grandeur, blending intricate craftsmanship with breathtaking sound. Throughout history, some organs have stood out for their size, unique design, and extraordinary acoustics. In this post, we explore four of the most impressive organs in […]
Top Tips to Sight Reading Music
When it comes to sight reading music, some musicians love the challenge and could work on it all day. For others, they dread hearing those words. Those of you who are terrified by sight reading music, we are here to help! Here are some of the top tips from Viscount Organs to keep in mind […]
Hymn History & Structure
History The word hymn originates from the Greek word for “a song of praise” and those who write hymns are know as hymnodists. Though there are many hymns from other cultures that have been written, such as those from ancient Egypt and the Jewish tradition, the hymns we will focus on today are those of […]
The Different Types of Organs
Pump Organ Pump organs are one of the most portable early organs and were incredibly popular during the 19th century in small churches and homes. Sound is produced when air moves past a thin piece of metal, called a reed, which vibrates and creates sound. The organ player must continuously use foot pedals to pump […]