Santa María de la Asunción Mixtepec
Region: Sierra Zapoteca Sur
Church construction date: 18th century (bell 1747, altarpiece 1828)
Organ construction date: 1800 – 1840
Organ builder: unknown
Last played: unknown
Organ classification: 8´ stationary organ
Tonal base: 8´ principal
Pitch: unknown
Case measurements: height 3.55 m, width upper and lower case 1.67 m, width lower case with hips 2.41 m, depth 0.83 m
Keyboard: (partial) 45 notes C-c'''with a short octave, registers divided c'/c#'
Bellows: two leather wedge bellows located behind the organ
Similar organs: Tinú (1828), Yatzachi el Alto (1835), Comaltepec, Betaza, Ejutla
The organ of Asunción Mixtepec is typical of the era and simple in its construction. It is distinguished by the finely carved decoration around the periphery of the upper case and the neo-classic drapery and tassel designs of the pipe shades. It seems as if the curtains have just been drawn back for the organ's performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Left hand: 21 notes C-c’ with a short octave
1. Clarín (bajoncillo) 4´
2. Flautado mayor 8´
3. Octava 4´
4. Docena 2 2/3´
5. Quincena 2´
Right hand: 24 notes c#’-c’’’
1. Clarín 8´
2. Flautado mayor 8´
3. Octava 4´
4. Docena 2 2/3´
5. Quincena 2´
6. Octava alta (22°) 1´?