Re: Gavioli Monkey Organ
By Bob Conant
In a message dated 95-12-05 00:59:52 EST, you write:
>
> In your organ research, have you come across anything about the Gavioli
> "Harmoniflute"? I have an 8-tune 38 note barrel organ I purchased .
> The most interesting part is the base (trombone) pipe, which is pear shaped
> and contains the 3 lowest base reeds (all in the same pipe, with segmented
> resonator).
Marc,
There isn't a day goes by that we don't learn something new ! Regretfully, before your note, I had never heard of the Gavioli "Harmoniflute". It sounds very interesting though. Some of the German organs featured a rank called a "doppleflote" which means double flute. These were wooden with two pipes built into one, arranged back to back. Normally these were tuned in unison or sometimes slightly celeste and played simultaneously.
Multiple reeds in a single pipe resonator are new to me, however. I assume that there must be separate boots or wind entry points for each of the reeds ? and that these are metal pipes ? Sorry I can't be of more help with this one.
Bob Conant
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