
Specialized knowledge
from different disciplines
Material knowledge Knowledge of types of wood Construction theory Aerodynamics AcousticsHistory of organ building Building physics ArchitectureRestorationThe art of organ building Music history
A lot of specialized knowledge from different disciplines is needed to make a complex instrument such as an organ.

Construction theory
Knowledge of connecting different elements and parts of an organ

Knowledge of types of wood
Make the best use of the properties and possibilities that different types of wood have to offer

Material knowledge
Make the best use of the properties and possibilities of various materials

Aerodynamics
Study of the motion of air

Acoustics
Knowledge of sound, the influence of the surrounding space on the tone and reverberation of sound

History of organ building
Knowledge of the evolution of organ building, the styles, periods and organ builders

Building Physics
Knowledge of the principles of physics to the built environment and climate control

Architecture
Knowledge of design and architectural history

Restoration
Knowledge of methods and techniques for careful restoration of historic organs

The art of organ building
Knowledge of the connection between all elements of an organ

Music History
Knowledge of the evolution of music, its periods and styles