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Mr. K

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I am a beginner when it comes to organs. I have been playing wind instruments for about 10 years now. I have a theater organ that I picked up at a thrift store about a year ago and have been playing around on it ever since. I plan on finding a teacher. My question is this, aren't there smaller pipe organs that could be maybe used in a private setting? Of course the room would have to be taller, but is this possible? I have always loved music, but I can't believe it has taken me this long to hear the beauty in sound. Any other comments would be great.
 
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Hi, Mr. K and Welcome to this forum.

Yes, there many private residences around the world that have pipe organs installed. There is the "unit organ" where all the pipes are all on one chest either out in the open or enclosed within a box (under expression), and have about 4 to 5 ranks.

I knew of one residence organ where the entire house (except for the kitchen, bathroom and a small bedroom) was converted into housing a 4 manual pipe organ, so anything is possible given the allowable space one has to work with.

Here's an example of a residence pipe organ: Austin pipe organ for sale
A 3 Rank residence pipe organ:
Doug's Schlicker Pipe Organ

We look forward to hearing more about your quest in learning to play the organ.

Best Regards,
Lars
 
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