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SUGGESTED SOLO REGISTRATIONS
CHIMES SOLO
Swell:
Viola 8’, Viola Celeste 8’
Great:
Chimes
Pedal:
Lieblichgedackt 16’, Swell to Pedal
Play solo on Great.
SWELL SOLO COMBINATION
Swell:
Gedackt 8’, Koppelflöte 4’, Nasat 2-2/3’, Blockflöte 2’, Terz 1-3/5’
Great:
Rohrflöte 8’, or Flute Celeste II (8’)
Pedal:
Lieblichgedackt 16’, Gedacktflöte 8’
Play solo on Swell.
FLUTE SOLO
Swell:
Gedackt 8’, or Solo Organ Voices, Open Flute (Koppelflöte 4’)
Great:
Flute Celeste II (8’)
Pedal:
Lieblichgedackt 16’
Play solo on Swell
TRUMPET SOLO
Swell:
Trompette 8’, or Solo Organ Voices, Tuba Mirabilis (Gedackt 8’),
Great:
Diapason 8’, Octave 4’, Superoctave 2’, Mixture IV, Classic Voicing Gt-Pd
Pedal:
Diapason 16’, Octave 8’, Choralbass 4’, Mixture IV
Play solo on Swell.
These few combinations demonstrate basic techniques of solo registration. In creating
registrations of your own, remember these three simple rules:
1.
Seek tonal contrast between solo and accompaniment.
2.
Be sure the solo is louder than the accompaniment.
3.
Choose a solo whose character is appropriate to the specific piece.
ENSEMBLE REGISTRATIONS
Ensemble registrations involve groups of stops that are played together, usually, but not
always, with both hands on one keyboard. They are characterized by compatibility of
tone, clarity, and occasionally power. Such registrations are used in hymn singing, choir
accompaniments, and much of the contrapuntal organ literature.
Volumes have been written on the subject of ensemble registration. Following is a
summary of the major points.
