Let’s start episode 721 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Massimiliano and he writes:
Hello Vidas,
How are you?
Since I have some problems with my eyesight and was looking for a somewhat large written edition. I wanted to ask you please what editions you use for Bach's music. In your videos I can't understand it well. 
I also wanted to ask you if you know a good manual for organ improvisation in style or if you can recommend something for study.
Massimiliano

Let’s start episode 720 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Maureen, and she writes:

Dear Vidas,
Could you advise me on how to play on a 1 manual organ? 
There are no foot pedals and no volume pedal.
This organ was built for a side chapel in the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
There are eight draw stops 1x16’; 2 x8’; 2x 4’; and 2 x 2’ and stop which on its own sounds out of place.
I only had time to play through 10 carols and rescue a service.
I am most grateful.
Thank you,
Maureen

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Welcome to episode 719 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Kurt and he writes:

Dear Vidas,

Thanks for Your newsletter and the advice and remarks for technical topics such as registration and daily exercises.

My dream at the moment (as on beginner level) is to coordinate the pedal playing - it causes me so much power (and pain?) to get the brain (and hands and feet) in the right moment on the correct key on the manual(s) and or the pedal. It seems this will be a long way to go and get the body "divorced" for the time playing the organ.

What holds me back?

First, my own impatience, trying to proceed quicker than needed or expected from my teacher.

Second, to leave the flat walking to the (cold) church for practicing....

Third is, to not have enough funds to buy an organ for at home (and the space to install it here in my flat).

So I hope You can follow my thoughts about organ playing and are of help for Your new coaching program.

Wish You a great further day.

Best regards from Germany

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Welcome to episode 718 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Carl and she writes:"Hallo Vidas! My stretch goal is to be a church organist. I can't really play the piano right now, I have to learn that. I have no access to an organ. I am stretched for time. I guess this is pretty vanilla feedback. But that's pretty much it."You can support this channel by becoming a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4K3_6QVJI_HlI5PCFQqtg/joinIf you like what I do, you can buy me some coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organduoPayPal: https://PayPal.Me/VPinkeviciusWe support Ukraine: https://www.blue-yellow.lt/enMy Hauptwerk setup: https://www.organduo.lt/tools.htmlTotal Organist - the most comprehensive organ training program online: https://www.organduo.lt/total-organistSecrets of Organ Playing - When You Practice, Miracles Happen! https://organduo.ltListen to my organ playing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ckKPIvTWucoN3CZwGodCO?si=YWy7_0HqRvaZwBcovL-#secretsoforganplayingpodcast #vidaspinkevicius #ausramotuzaite

Welcome to episode 717 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Pamela and she writes:

"I would be interested in tips on how to accompany plainsong chant. I know that many people do not like or approve of chant accompaniments but many USA churches use them. The organist often has to invent on the spot."

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Let’s start episode 716 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Ray, and he writes:
“Hey Vidas
Thanks for your tips. Here are my goals:
- to increase my play from memory ability (given the fact that l am 71) and to perform two major pieces
Challenges:
- time is a challenge
- correct fingering (still fumbling at times)
- improve my pedal skill
Thanks again for your tips!
Regards
Ray”

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Let’s start episode 715 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Ben, and he writes:
1. Goal: To play more complex pieces such as Bach D minor "Dorian" toccata and fugue fluently
2.  Obstacle: Advanced age (76) although I did study organ at ages 15-17 and violin from age 9 and have a good knowledge of music theory.
Fortunately now being semi-retired I have time to practice, so help to get back to where I was as a teenager and advance beyond that will be useful. Thanks!

Let’s start episode 714 of Secrets of Organ Playing podcast.  This question was sent by Kathrin, and she writes:

“When I first write fingerings in the score, partly it doesn't work anymore, when I play the piece faster. In some pieces it is necessary to play one or two or more notes in the first line in the left hand or vice versa. So both hands have to work together. I can only write fingerings for both hands together. How to study pieces with chords like in the French romantic for instance and with more than one note in every hand?
Kind regards,
Kathrin”

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This question was sent by Jim, and he writes:
I'm trying to think when, if ever, someone would want to use a 16' stop when playing on the manuals. It seems that practice would give a very thick and muddy sound to the part written for the manuals. Can you give an instance or example of when it would be appropriate to use a 16' stop for the manuals, or one of the manuals, please? I am just having trouble imagining what type of sound that would be. Thank you very much.  ~Jim

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Let’s start episode 712 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Jim, and he writes:
“There is a topic that I, and probably every other church organist on here, would like for you to cover. And that is how to accompany the choir for the choral anthem from a piano score at the organ.
It is a nightmare. Usually if there is a piano available, I will move to the piano to accompany the choral anthem at the piano, and I think the congregation and the choir and the Choir Director seem to prefer it. I know I prefer doing that, but sometimes there is no piano available.
Thank you.
A fan.
Jim”

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