A Complete Method for the American Reed Organ (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from A Complete Method for the American Reed Organ In preparing this course of instruction for the American Reea' Organ, I have endeavored to present, in an intelligible form, every marked characteristic of the instrument, and to give full directions as to its proper manipulation. This has involved the insertion of much important matter, that has been entirely overlooked by other 'writers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




A Complete Method for the American Reed Organ


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A Complete Method for the American Reed Organ


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Originally published in 1885, this classic guide to playing and tuning the reed organ has been used by generations of musicians and enthusiasts. Written by master organist Frederic Archer, it covers all aspects of playing technique, from basic finger exercises to complex multi-layered arrangements. In addition, it provides detailed instructions for tuning and maintaining the reed organ, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in this unique and beautiful instrument. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Shepard's Reed-organ Method


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The American Reed Organ and the Harmonium


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Covers the history, construction, manufacturing, tuning, restoration, and music of these classic American and European parlor instruments.










Complete Organ Method


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This classic method for beginners provides a brief history of the instrument, an explanation of organ construction, a discussion of the various stops and their management, a section devoted to practical study, and several pieces.