Organ stops and their use / by Reginald Whitworth.
| Author/creator | Whitworth, Reginald |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1951. |
| Description | x, 117 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: Organ stops. The action of the stop -- The stop key -- The stops to be found in British organs -- Part two: The use of organ stops. Diapasons, full organ, and tubas -- String tone -- Imitative reeds -- Flute tone -- Mutation stops -- Mixtures (compound stops) -- Pedal stops -- Couplers -- The tremulant -- The vox humana -- Devices to aid registration -- Double touch -- Sustainers -- Organ percussions -- Continental stop control and registration I, French -- Continental stop control and registration II, Germany and other countries -- The Baroque revival -- In conclusion. |
| Abstract | The main purpose of this book is to lead the player to a wider appreciation of the possibilities of organ registration, and to exploit these to the fullest artistic extent. Part I deals with this aspect with more particular reference to the stops themselves, and includes simplified diagrams of the working parts proportionally exaggerated. Part II deals with the actual use of the stops. |
| LCCN | 51008990 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML595.W5 O7 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |