Practical Organ Building


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Reproduction of the original.




Practical Organ-Building


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Originally published in 1882, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the subject of organ building. With thirteen chapters including 'The Sound-Board', 'The Bellows, Trunks, and Frame' and 'Village Church Organs', this book will make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




Practical Organ-building


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The Art of Organ-building


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Practical Organ-Building


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Practical Organ-building


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The History of the English Organ


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This 1996 book describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day.




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.




The Cambridge Companion to the Organ


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This Companion is an essential guide to all aspects of the organ and its music. It examines in turn the instrument, the player and the repertoire. The early chapters tell of the instrument's history and construction, identify the scientific basis of its sounds and the development of its pitch and tuning, examine the history of the organ case, and consider the current trends and conflicts within the world of organ building. Central chapters investigate the practical art of learning and playing the organ, introduce the complex area of performance practice, and outline the relationship between organ playing and the liturgy of the church. The final section explores the vast repertoire of organ music, focusing on a selection of the most important traditions.