wljmrbill
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I stumbled upon this performance and really enjoyed it. I thought others might like it too... good for spare time practice...LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXxOOc6eEoU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXxOOc6eEoU
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Interesting piece of music-Handel81- organist
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Flute'n'Pedal
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I believe that Handel's organ concertos have been publicshed with pedal parts only in modern times, and that they were originally composed for the organ at Covent Garden which had no pedals Is this correct?
Hi Tdave,
Greatest 'tip' in the world: Practice, practice, practice ... and when you are done practicing, practice some more. When I was a beginning organ student, I practiced at least 3 hours every single day, and continued that grueling schedule for over 6 years. You can read a book on how to practice until you are blue in the face, but your skills won't be honed unless you put your nose to the grindstone and physically do the keyboard workouts on a very regular basis.
Next tip is to get yourself a tutor ... especially if you are just starting out. That experience will be something to treasure for the rest of your life. I had 6 years of private piano lessons, then 6 additional years of private organ study plus 2 more years in college.