Understanding the pipe organ : a guide for students, teachers and lovers of the instrument /
"This book describes the mechanics, fabrication, and acoustics of all types of pipe organs. Though intended as a technical guide, it's accessible to beginning students as well as technicians. It covers the construction of several types of pipe organ, with chapters on actions, chests, pipe...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2009]
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| Summary: | "This book describes the mechanics, fabrication, and acoustics of all types of pipe organs. Though intended as a technical guide, it's accessible to beginning students as well as technicians. It covers the construction of several types of pipe organ, with chapters on actions, chests, pipe work, wind supply, electrical circuitry, mechanics, registration, organ placement, acoustics, and repairs"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 192 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786439980 (softcover : alk. paper) 078643998X (softcover : alk. paper) |