The Timpani: With Special Reference To Their Use With The Organ, Two Lectures (1908)

By G Gordon Cleather

Book Overview

The Timpani: With Special Reference To Their Use With The Organ, Two Lectures (1908) is a book written by G. Gordon Cleather. The book is a comprehensive guide to timpani, with a special emphasis on their use with the organ. The author provides a detailed history of the timpani, including their origin, development, and evolution. The book also covers the construction and tuning of the timpani, as well as their use in orchestral music.The author provides a thorough analysis of the different types of timpani, including their size, shape, and materials. He also discusses the different playing techniques used to produce different sounds on the timpani. The book includes a detailed discussion of the role of the timpani in orchestral music, as well as their use in solo performances.One of the unique aspects of this book is its focus on the use of timpani with the organ. The author provides practical advice on how to incorporate timpani into organ music, including the use of pedals and stops. The book also includes two lectures that were delivered by the author on the subject of timpani and their use with the organ.Overall, The Timpani: With Special Reference To Their Use With The Organ, Two Lectures (1908) is a valuable resource for musicians, composers, and music enthusiasts who are interested in the history, construction, and use of timpani in orchestral and organ music.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166408817
• ISBN13: 9781166408817
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"