The electronic musical instrument manual : a guide to theory and design / Alan Douglas.
| Author/creator | Douglas, Alan |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Sixth edition. |
| Publication Info | Blue Ridge Summit, PA : G/L Tab Books, 1976. |
| Description | 205 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Sound -- Music and noise -- Conventional multinote instruments -- Production of oscillations -- Tone forming, keying and vibrato circuits -- Amplifiers, loudspeakers and power supply units -- Commercial electronic instruments -- Experimental methods -- Appendix I. Frequency table (Hz) ; Appendix II. Colour code for carbon resistors ; Appendix III. Useful resonant frequencies for tone-forming chokes (Hz) ; Appendix IV. Reactance of capacitors, in Ohms ; Appendix V. Table relating British wire gauge to American B. & S. gauge for instrument wires ; Appendix VI. Inductance, capacity and frequency audio range ; Appendix VII. 'Footage' table based on middle C ; Appendix VIII. Small low-voltage transformer data ; Appendix IX. Organ bibliography. |
| Abstract | This book introduces the reader to the fundamentals of sound and works progressively up to examples of current organs. There is also material about original techniques of valve organs and how these shaped the development of the modern instrument. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: page 200. |
| LCCN | 76015887 |
| ISBN | 0830668322 : |
| ISBN | 0830658327 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1092.D6 E5 1976B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |