Pipe families
Pipe families
Overview of all pipe groups used in the organ: bass, accompaniment, main melody, and counter‑melody.
Each family has its own scaling, voicing, and wind requirements.
Accompaniment pipes, two ranks
Accompaniment pipes, two ranks
Details for both accompaniment ranks, including tonal role, scaling, and wind needs.
Notes on blending with main melody and bass.
Bass pipes
Bass pipes
Specifications and layout for the bass pipe set.
Includes scale, materials, and placement for optimal low‑frequency projection.
Counter melody pipes, three kinds
Counter melody pipes, three kinds
Information on the counter‑melody ranks and how they interact with the main melody.
Focus on contrast, register, and articulation.
Melody pipes, four to five different kinds
Melody pipes, four to five different kinds
Description of the primary melody ranks and their intended character.
Includes considerations for brightness, attack, and tuning stability.