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""A Handbook Of The Organ"" is a comprehensive guide to the history, construction, and performance of the pipe organ. Written by John Matthews and published in 1897, this book covers all aspects of the instrument, from its origins in ancient Greece to its use in contemporary music. Matthews provides detailed descriptions of the various parts of the organ, including the pipes, bellows, and keyboard, as well as information on tuning, registration, and maintenance. He also discusses the role of the organ in religious and secular music, with examples from composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the pipe organ, from amateur musicians to professional organists and musicologists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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