A System of Technical Studies in Pedal Playing for the Organ (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447455257)

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of organ playing, with a special focus on playing using the pedals. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this book will volume will be of utility to both novice and seasoned players alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "The Pedals and their Employment", "General Explanation", "Explanation of the Exercises". "Exercises in Diatonic Seconds, or Each Foot Alone", "Exercises with Notes Repeated on an Accent", "Exercises in Which the Foot Advances by Taking a New Position", "Exercises on Mixed Seconds and Thirds, for Each Foot Alone", 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.

Author: L. Nilson
ISBN-10: 1447455258
ISBN-13: 9781447455257
Publisher: McMaster Press
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2012
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.17d