Understanding The Pipe Organ: A Guide for Students, Teachers and Lovers of the Instrument - Couverture souple

Shannon, John R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 078643998X ISBN 13 : 9780786439980

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

The pipe organ, an instrument whose origins date to ancient Greece, is prominent in the development of secular and church music, and its builders were as artistic as the composers like Bach, Pachelbel and Handel who played them.

This book describes the mechanics, fabrication, and acoustics of all types of pipe organs. Although it is technical in nature, its design, descriptions, and language are directed to organ students, their teachers, and all persons who love the organ. The book 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The late John R. Shannon was professor emeritus of music at Sweet Briar College, and the author or editor of several books about organ composition, improvisation and music history. A charter member of the Southern Historical Keyboard Society, he lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 078643998X
• ISBN 13: 9780786439980
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible