Playing the Organ

The numbers (16', 5-1/3', etc.) printed on the knob of each harmonic bar indicate the pitch of that bar in “feet.” The pitch of each harmonic bar plays an important role in creating the tone. The 8' pitch is the basic pitch of the sound, and the sound is created based on this 8' pitch.

The pitches of the harmonic bars are related as follows.

fig.01-16

When the middle C (C4) note is pressed, each harmonic bar will sound the following notes.

16'

5 1/3'

8'

4'

2 2/3'

2'

1 3/5'

1 1/3'

1'

one octave

5th

root

8th

12th

15th

17th

19th

22nd

below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8' =

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Roland VK-8 owner manual 5th Root 8th 12th 15th 17th 19th 22nd Below