Examples

“Prelude in C Major,” from the eight “short” preludes and fugues by Johann Sebastian Bach

The interplay between lines and chords is of interest, so we would lean towards clarity. The rapid motion suggests a bright, jubilant combination. A pure principal chorus through the mixture provides both clarity and brightness. We will use an independent Pedal registration, but one that does not stand out, since the Pedal serves in more of a bass function than as an independent line. The Pedal principal chorus through the mixture would suffice.

Great: Principals 8', 4', 2', and chorus mixture.
Pedal: Principals 16', 8', 4', and the chorus mixture, if present. If not:

• Pull the full Swell chorus through the mixture, and couple Swell to Pedal. OR
• Add a 16' chorus reed in the Pedal. OR
• Use Great to Pedal--only if no pedal notes meet or cross with the lowest manual notes at any point. In this example they meet at the yellow highlight, ruling out this possibility.

Some alternatives:

• Build up to but not including the mixtures.
• Use a bright flute chorus through the 1 1/3' stop instead of the principal chorus through the mixture.
• Couple into the Great another chorus through the mixture from Swell or Choir.