WM47 Training Videos
Introduction to the Johannus WM47 organ
This organ is built for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This video series is focused on helping beginning or novice ward organists get started playing the organ. Most of the information in this series will be helpful when playing any organ. Some features are specific to the Johannus WM47 church organ.
What do these numbers mean?
8', 2 2/3', IV? What does that mean? An introduction to what numbers on organ stops mean.
What do the stop names tell me?
Learn about the meaning of stop names and what kind of sounds to expect from diapasons, flutes, strings, and reeds.
Preset Registrations and Pistons
Using pre-programmed settings on the Johannus WM47 helps you start out without fully understanding the stop names and pitches.
Couplers
What are couplers? How do they work? Find out about the bass and melody couplers as well as swell to great, swell to pedal, and great to pedal.
What stops should I use for hymns?
Learn the basics of combining stops for accompanying congregational singing.
What stops should I use for prelude and postlude?
A primer on organ registration for prelude and postlude music.
Beginning Keyboard Technique for Organ
Pointers for making your keyboard technique sound better on the organ.
Get started on the pedals!
The very basics for getting started playing the pedal on the organ.
Help your congregation sing!
You can have a great impact on the participation of your congregation.