الاثنين، 8 يوليو 2019

Importance Of Pipe Organ Maintenance

By Amy Gray


Many musical instruments are used in churches to bring enthusiasm to their congregations. One of these is a pipe organ. They are used as a musical instrument, decorative furniture, and they partly form a building. Sound production is activated using a keyboard. This drives pressurized air through the pipes releasing sound. Pipe organ maintenance requires utmost care since they are complicated.

For the device to produce top quality sound, regular checkups are conducted. They should be tuned twice a year mostly at the end of cold and warm seasons. This will reduce potential damage to the organs sound quality. Since temperature change affect instrument function, the original pitch should not be tampered with while tuning.

Every note needs to be played differently but infrequent time intervals. It helps increase organs durability. Mostly, this is done to the organs that are not used regularly. It helps prevent dust particles and dirt from entering the pipes. Other parts that rely on wind conduction are also saved from this action. For ultimate instrument maintenance, there is a need to ensure that the required degree of humidity is in place.

Leather and wood used to make the organ wear out as time passes by. They need to be renewed once this has been noted. Proven impregnation solutions are used for the treatment of such perishable materials. Once the soundboard is dismantled, the opening of the note channels is done first. If the damage is quite bad, the parts are replaced with new parts. The pieces require being constructed exactly as the original part.

Change of temperature in a room with an instrument affects the functionality. Caution should be taken if an apartment is heated. Attention needs to be given to the temperature of the room for it may prevent the wooden parts from drying. Spraying insecticides can curb insects that destroy wood. The organs should be left alone by ensuring favorable conditions are provided. This will reduce the need for restoration work.

Choosing a trusted organist is the most important way to maintain any pipe instrument. They should have a proper understanding of the instrument and appreciate the duty laid upon them. Observation, assessment, and reporting any problem should be done thoroughly and in time to avoid more damage.

Since the pipes are made of alloys of lead and tin, they are very delicate when handling. Simple knocks or bumps can cause major dents destroying the quality of the instrument. One should, therefore, handle them carefully to minimize damage. Thus, owners or technicians can avoid incurring a massive loss.

Organs that have lasted longer years always have an oxide layer formed on the metal pipes surface. They become stiffer, and their color changes to a blacker tone. Nonetheless, they should not be polished at all, for they will lose their historic sound completely. They should be left undisturbed for touching directly with fingerprints can tarnish them. Rust can also be activated, so it is better if touching is avoided.




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