The electric organ : a historical introduction and a comprehensive description of modern usage of electricity in organ building / by Reginald Whitworth.
| Author/creator | Whitworth, Reginald |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition (enlarged) |
| Publication Info | London : Musical Opinion, 1948. |
| Description | 257 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- History and description -- Key contacts -- Organ magnets and solenoids -- Electricity to windchest -- Drawstop action -- Stop-keys -- Couplers -- Combination action -- Special combinational devices -- Continental stop-control -- Electrical swell control and the tremulant -- Extension, duplexing, the extension organ, sustainers -- Double touch and percussions -- The pipe-work -- Electric blowing and action current supply -- Electronic tone production and the organ -- Some notable electric organs -- Electric organs abroad -- In conclusion -- Addendum I. Electrical control of horizontal swell shutters ; Addendum II. The cut-out ventil ; Addendum III. Miscellaneous. |
| General note | "With one hundred and thirty-four figures and a large number of specifications of organs electrically operated, including many of the most important organs now erected."--Title page. |
| LCCN | 51027533 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML552.W55 E5 1948 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |