A Method of Organ Playing

By Mario Salvador

Book Overview

""A Method of Organ Playing"" by Mario Salvador is a comprehensive guide for learning the art of playing the organ. The book is designed for beginners who have little to no experience playing the organ, as well as intermediate players who want to improve their skills. The author provides a step-by-step approach to learning the instrument, starting with the basics of keyboard technique and progressing to more advanced concepts such as registration and improvisation. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the basics of organ playing, including posture, hand position, and pedal technique. The second part focuses on the various stops and sounds available on the organ, and how to use them effectively. The final part of the book covers more advanced topics such as registration, improvisation, and performance practice.Throughout the book, the author provides exercises and examples to help the reader practice and develop their skills. The book also includes a selection of pieces for the reader to play, ranging from simple hymns to more complex works by Bach and other composers.Overall, ""A Method of Organ Playing"" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the organ or improve their existing skills. The clear and concise writing style, combined with the numerous exercises and examples, make this book an invaluable tool for organists of all levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258219689
• ISBN13: 9781258219680
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"