James Burkholder wrote:
>
> I apologize if this question is really dumb, but I normally play an
> electronic instrument, but every week or so get the chance to play our
> church's 3m Schantz organ.  After a playing/practice session I turn off the
> blowers, but note that there is still wind pressure in the instrument.  If
> I press a key it sounds.
>
> My question is, is it desirable to "bleed" the air pressure from the
> instrument after turning it off, by pressing some keys,  or is that
> potentially harmful to something in the instrument?  Is it better to just
> turn off the blowers and close it up?   Or, does it matter a whit?
>
> Thanks
 
 
There is a minimal amount of pressure which usually dies down very
quickly after shutting off the organ.  It's not a problem at all.  Your
organ has an air switch, hence you still get current after shutting the
thing off.  Experiment with different stops and sounds--its fun!  It
will also be a lesson to you in which stops require more or less wind to
speak.
 
Cheers
Paul Marchesano
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