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What’s a street barrel organ? Where to
use a Crank Organ? How to use a roller organ ? Who use the grinder organ ?
Street barrel organs are traditional central European music instruments dating
as far back as the 17th century. They are real music instruments which do not
require any musical knowledge or skill to play and work without any electric
supply. The only power the instruments need is provided by the player’s turning
the hand crank.
On the streets, at home, to accompany your voice while singing or to
entertain friends at a party, a street barrel organ is your best companion!
No need to spend hours learning how to use it, the music pieces are recorded
on perforated cardboards or paper rolls. The sound is produced by air coming
through wooden or metal pipes. This air pressure delivered from the pump, as
well as the whole mechanism, is activated by the turning of the hand crank. Take
a look at our graphic at the end of this page to understand more about it!
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A few examples of the occasions to use a hurdy gurdy organ
- Livening up and drawing attention on streets or markets, which is the
original use of organs.
- Providing entertainment at a party. The choice of music is so large that you
can find a piece for any occasion. What could be more romantic and original than
playing the person’s favourite piece on organ at a wedding or birthday party!
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- For cultural centres to use in their own cultural activities or to rent for
any occasion.
- In nursing homes, the old-fashion decoration and the softer sound (compared
to modern stereos) turn organs into a great instrument for entertaining the
elderly.
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For any organisation. It’s very easy and quick to live up a Fancy Fair or to
play it in a drama.
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course, to accompany the voice of any singer. Professional or amateur, the
repertory of organ is very large and we can also perforate special music pieces
upon request.
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In the case of usage in a dancing room, larger instruments can
also be made. The mechanism can be electricity-powered and functions as a
juke-box.
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- In amusement parks, great big instruments with sculpted and colourful front
can leave some most unforgettable memories for kids and adults alike.
- In a hotel lobby or a restaurant, such instruments do not only add much
charm to an ordinary decoration, but also provide soft and pleasant music for
the guests. Besides, the instrument can play automatically without musicians.
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