This classic method for beginners provides a brief history of the instrument, an explanation of organ construction, a discussion of the various stops and their management, a section devoted to practical study, and several pieces.

This classic method for beginners provides a brief history of the instrument, an explanation of organ construction, a discussion of the various stops and their management, a section devoted to practical study, and several pieces.

This book is designed primarily for the amateur craftsman who wants to know the nuts and bolts of restoring an antique reed organ. Chapters cover refinishing, stop actions, reed work, case work, and trouble-shooting in clear and easy to follow detail that will help make the outcome rewarding. Major topics include disassembly, bellows repair, action repair, reed tuning and restoration, pallet, mute, swell, coupler, and pitman repairs, keyboard repairs, stop repairs, tremulant and vibrato effects and repair of mechanisms, case restoration. The book includes a supplier list and a bibliography.

Covers the history, construction, manufacturing, tuning, restoration, and music of these classic American and European parlor instruments.

A monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers.