Secrets Of Organ Playing Podcast

Trying out the organ at Aula Parva of Vilnius University by Vidas Pinkevicius

Genevan Psalm 45 (2 Notes Against 1 Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Improvising Genevan Psalm 43 by Vidas Pinkevicius

Genevan Psalm 42 Note Against Note Organ Improvisation by Vidas Pinkevicius

Sunshine And Showers (Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

This question was sent by Michael, and he writes: "Hello Vidas and Ausra, I would very much enjoy an episode of Secrets of Organ Playing where you discuss the compositional characteristics of Max Reger's organ music, as well as what compositional processes Reger employs that makes his music so recognizably his own. Thank you both, Michael"

This question was sent by Terry, and he writes: Very helpful! I did the 12 week course earlier and that was very helpful, as well, but did not have the scales. There are a couple of scales, however, that may require orthopedic surgery on my ankles to achieve a legato perfection! But, I will stay with it. Thanks for all you do. Terry

Spring (Organ Improvisation), My Entry For Whaleshares Open Mic Contest Week 21 by Vidas Pinkevicius

Genevan Psalm 41 Organ Improvisation by Vidas Pinkevicius

Genevan Psalm 40 (Note Against Note Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Pinky And Spiky Fasting (Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Deeper Winter, organ improvisation (my entry for Whaleshares Open Mic Contest Week 20) by Vidas Pinkevicius

This question was sent by Eddie. He writes: Hi Vidas and Ausra! I enjoy your ideas on improvisation in the modern style. I am now ready to embark at the fairly late age of 69 today, on the challenging and exciting path of improvisation on the organ. I must confess, however, that I am at this stage a real dummy and raw beginner, but I have a great desire and urge to be able to at least be able to improvise somewhat before I die. I have also embarked on online organ teaching, which is also an exciting endeavor for me. God bless, and keep on with your and your wife’s good work for organists. Regards, Eddie

O po tężny Królu, Chryste (Note Against Note Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Mardi Gras Pancakes (Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Genevan Psalm 39 (Note Against Note Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

This question was sent by May, who our Total Organist student. And she writes: Hi Vidas! Thank you for sending the Week 5 material of Harmony for Organists Level 1. My keyboard harmony is weak and I am still struggling with the harmonic progression from week 3, running behind. It takes a long time going through each of the six – tonic to dominant, dominant to tonic, tonic to subdominant, subdominant to tonic – the six closed and open chord forms in only the major and minor scales with one sharp or less, not including the one flat scales. I started practicing these harmonic progressions are Wednesday. I’m playing better than two days ago, but still have to pause and think, for example, which is the common note, and also going up or down. I don’t have time to write down the chords before I practice. It is also much difficult to play all four notes by hands only. My question is, how good should I be with three harmonic progression exercises before I proceed with four? Thanks! ~May

This question was sent by Jeremy, who is on the team of transcribing fingering and pedaling for us. So he writes: Finished transcribing fingering for BWV 541. Normal practice routine. Am getting a little frustrated with the Bach Dorian Fugue. The Toccata is in good shape, with two transitions requiring some attention, but the fugue is simply being difficult. Trying to speed it up: working on two pages a day, starting at half speed, and then working it up. There are moments that aren't a problem, but there are an equal number of sections that I am having getting up to speed. Will try again tomorrow. Just venting.

Genevan Psalm 38 (Note Against Note Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius

Pinky And Spiky The X-Men (Organ Improvisation) by Vidas Pinkevicius