On Organ Playing - Hints to Young Organists with Complete Method for Pedal Scales and Arpeggios

On Organ Playing is a classic treatise on playing the organ specially designed for young or new players with chapters on everything from learning the basic principles to mastering advanced techniques and beyond. Written in simple plain language and profusely illustrated this is a timeless volume that will be of considerable utility to all with an interest in playing this wonderful instrument. Contents include: Touch Fingering Probable Faults and Difficulties Voluntary (fingered) Pedal Playing Scales Exercises Various Arpeggio Church Music Chants Various ways of Playing Accompaniment for Unison Singing Giving Out Starting Choir Ending Chant etc. Pauses Expression etc. Anthems and Services etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the organ.