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.

The authors' new approach to learning two playing techniques offers a systematic method for mastering the modern, legato technique needed for organ music composed after 1750, as well as an articulated technique for earlier works. The authors also present useful information on accompanying anthems and solos and on adapting piano and orchestral accompaniments to the organ.

For young pianists. Introduces very easy arrangements of over 35 favorite children's songs. Covers five notes on each hand, using the white keys only.

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.

The renowned Flor Peeters is known as an organist and composer from his native Belgium to all of Europe and both Americas. Little Organ Book, consisting of hymn tunes and original compositions, has won special favor among teachers and students because of the clear presentation of elementary rules for organ playing.

Thirty-five years of organ teaching and years of research as a musicologist have made Gleason's guide one of the most reputable and well-documented of its kind on the market today, providing future organists with the musical and technical foundation necessary for mastering the fine art of organ playing. Reflecting the latest principles of techniques and interpretation, it offers clear, basic instruction, providing users with a solid foundation and practical start to a lifetime profession in organ playing. Supporting technical practice with important and applicable background musical information, it includes a new section "An Outline of Study for the Beginning Organist" which shows users how to use the book in the most efficient manner to achieve their particular career goal. Also available in Braille for use in schools for the blind. Ideal resource manual for organ faculty and those interested in a background study of organ playing.

This series is the first classical organ method for children and is part of the worldwide Suzuki Method of teaching. An important companion recording of model performances of the pieces in Volumes 1 and 2 is also available (#37620). 32 pages. Contents: A Little Fairytale * Allegretto * Amaryllis * Chant Arabe * Cuckoo * Go Tell Aunt Rhody * Gossip Tune * Herdsmans Song * Hippopotamus * Hot Dog * Lightly Row * Little Playmates * Little Snail * London Bridge * Lullaby * Mary Had a Little Lamb * My School Day * Paris * Piglet * Song of the Wind * Spain * The Fly * The Musical Box * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Theme and Variations