Independence of Line

Goal:

Achieve clean independence of line between two voices.

Instructions:

• Select the following stops on your organ: 

  1. • Great: Diapason 8 (Principal 8) and Octave 4 (Prestant 4) 

• Watch the demonstration video for each exercise and practice the technique as shown.

• Practice slowly:

  1. • Practice each voice part separately first until you are confident with each and then practice them together.

     • Follow the exact fingerings provided. 

     • Note that rests in the score indicate where repeated notes happen.

• Maintain independence of line.

  1. • When both hands are played together, independence between both voices becomes critical. Observe that the red markings in the score indicate independence challenges between the two voices.

Daily Practice Recommendation:

• Practice 5–7 minutes per day. Gradually increase speed only when both lines sound even, clear, and independent.