An Article is Published on the Usefulness of the First Flute Ever Used in Pipe Organs

11/01/25 

The Past President of the Pipe Organ Foundation, Carl Dodrill, has just published an article on the current use of the first pipes used in pipe organs. The forms which these pipes can take (including glass bottles) and their usefulness are explored in the article. It was published in the Journal of American Organbuilding (Nov. 2025, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 12-18) which is published by the American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO). The article can be found by clicking on the title below, and appreciation is expressed to the Journal and to the AIO for the ability to include it on this website. All QR codes are available in the Links section of this website.

Glass Flute Article