Famous Organists: Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer | ResearchGate Between Faith and Fugue: The Enduring Legacy of Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer was a man of many titles. He was a Nobel Laureate, theologian, philosopher, and musician. At Viscount Organs, we celebrate him most for his remarkable legacy as an organist and his influence on organ culture. In this blog, we […]
The Wanamaker Organ
The pipe organ is referred to the King of Instruments for many reasons, and size is, of course, one of them. Pipe Organs are well known for their grandiose size and incredible range of tones and voices. While many organs fill entire churches or concert halls, one instrument stands above the rest. The Wanamaker Organ […]
Updating Your Pipe Organ
Updating Your Pipe Organ Viscount Organs has been making premium-quality organs for more than a century. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves to be innovators in the field of the digital organ. We offer our incredible hybrid organs to those who are looking to update their existing pipe or church organs. But when is the […]
Top 6 Organ Rock Tracks | Best Rock Songs with Organ
Rock music is filled with electrifying guitar riffs and pounding drum beats, but one instrument often steals the show in unexpected ways: it’s the organ. The organ isn’t limited to classical music or churches. It has been a driving force behind some of the most legendary rock tracks ever recorded. From soulful blues riffs to […]
What to Do When You Can’t Practice
If you are an organ enthusiast like the team here at Viscount Organs, you know how difficult it can be to go even a short time without practicing. In fact, many of our clients practice daily to stay sharp and maintain their technique. Still, there are moments when practice simply is not possible. Whether you […]
How to Perfect Your Pedal Technique
How to Perfect Your Pedal Technique on the Organ If you play the organ—whether a pipe organ or a digital organ—you know how essential pedal technique is for producing beautiful music. Yet, many organists neglect pedal scales in their daily practice because they are unsure how to approach them efficiently. This is a mistake! Practicing […]
Top Organ Pieces
Top Organ Pieces When it comes to finding a challenging organ piece to play, there are so many that are covered regularly. However, what are some of the top pieces, and what is it that makes them so great? Today, we’ve compiled some of our favorite organ works for you to learn to play on […]
Why Pianists Should Learn the Organ
If you’re a pianist with a deep love for music and performance, you’re likely always looking for new ways to grow as a musician. One of the most rewarding ways to expand your musical skillset is by learning to play the organ. Though it’s not the most common next step for pianists, learning the organ […]
Evolving the Digital Organ
Evolving the Digital Organ The evolution of the organ has not been a rapid process, instead it has grown and changed over time thanks to societal tastes and technological limitations throughout the formation of today’s Western Civilization. This gradual, relatively unchanged evolution took a massive spike as technology allowed for digital elements to be included […]