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Tracker action is a term used in reference to pipe organs and steam calliopes to indicate a mechanical linkage between keys or pedals pressed by the organist and the valve that allows air to flow into pipe (s) of the corresponding note. This is in contrast to "direct electric action" and "electro-pneumatic action", which connect the key to the ...
Tracker action, in music, on the organ, mechanical system that transmits the organist’s action in depressing a key to the pallet valve that admits air into the pipes that the key controls. It consists of cranks, levers, and trackers (thin strips of wood connecting, under tension, parts of the organ.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The major advantage of tracker action over all others is that being totally mechanical, it can be repaired or rebuilt by any organ builder centuries from now. The modern electronic control systems, specifically the digital variety will need replacing eventually, as the manufacturers of the various parts will go out of business or be bought out ...
Tracker is an American action drama television series created by Ben H. Winters based on The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver. [1] [2] The series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who earns his living by assisting law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money.
CBS premiered Tracker, an action drama series starring Justin Hartley on February 11, 2024. Besides, Hartley, the show also features prominent actors like Robin Weigert, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene ...
Tracker action was the only type of action available until the late 19th century. Romantic composers such as Franck and Widor wrote for tracker organs, albeit large ones. Our instruments are designed, built and voiced to meet the needs of a modern congregation and a modern organist doing a variety of literature.
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