Excerpt from The Organ Viewed From Within: A Practical Handbook on the Mechanism of the Organ, With a Chapter on Tuning
For fuller information on the acoustic laws which govern the production of tone in organ pipes, the reader is referred to my work on Musical Acoustics, published by William Reeves Bookseller Limited, 83 Charing Cross Road.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This insightful text offers a guided tour through the intricate inner workings of the pipe organ, an instrument steeped in musical history. The author takes readers on a journey from the bellows that power the wind to the vast array of pipes that produce the organ's captivating sounds. Alongside fascinating details on pipe construction and the principles of acoustics, the text explores the different types of stops and the techniques used to couple them, creating the rich tapestry of sounds that characterize the organ. The significance of the instrument's tonal quality is discussed, highlighting how mixtures of notes produce unique effects on the overall sound. An exploration of the historical evolution of the organ, the variations in its design over centuries, and the innovative use of electronics in contemporary organs provides a broader perspective on its development. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of this magnificent instrument. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334045677_0
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