Introduction

The organ console is the control center of the organ. The organist pulls a stop such as a flute, which makes available a rank (set) of flute pipes. That rank is contained in a particular division of the organ such as the Great, Swell, or Pedal.

In order for a pipe to sound, a key must be played on the particular manual (or on the pedals) that controls the division containing the stop that was pulled.