pitman chest
music
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A "pitman chest" is a component used in pipe organs. It is a type of wind-chest that allows for particularly fast action and control over the organ's stops.1
The organ itself is a keyboard instrument that produces sound through pipes or reeds, with wind supplied by a mechanism controlled by the organist. These instruments can be very large, complex, and expensive, requiring skilled craftsmanship.2
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