When reading music for piano and playing it on the organ do you play the bass line on the pedal board?

Answer 1

The answer is quite simple. Music that you will see on a stave is usually divided into four parts. The traditional transcription for organ is that the melody/soprano voice is in the right, the alto be split between both hands ( as suits the player), the tenor be in the left, and the bass be played in the left and/or the pedals. This of course is primarily for hymns and some transcription from piano to organ. How ever, if you were to look at music specifically for organ, i.e. Widor , Franck, Bach, it would depend on the piece, and would be marked in by the composer. I am assuming though that this is hymn work though. Hopefully that will help you, but I would recommend getting an organ teacher to help you further your study and understanding.

Answer 2

Hi,

When I played the organ at church, I would play the right hand on the upper keys, left hand on the lower keys, and press the pedals only sporadically for the right chord. I'm far from expert on the organ, but remember when playing it to hold down the notes longer than you would when playing the piano. Have fun!

Answer 3

If the bass clef has to parts, such as tenor and bass, you can play the tenor part on the lower manuals and the bass part on the pedals, or play everything on just the manuals.

Answer 4

Play both hands as per normal.

Try using foot pedals for extra effect where required on root and important transitions/inversions.

Answer 5

No. You play them on the lower keyboard.