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LoC No.: 13016964
Title:
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building
Being an Account of Modern Developments
Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Recent Revolution in Organ Building" by George Laing Miller is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive analysis of the advancements and developments in organ construction, with a focus on the modern changes introduced over the last fifty years. The book delves into technical details and provides insights useful for organists, builders, and church decision-makers considering the installation or refurbishment of pipe organs. At the start of the book, the author establishes a context for the ongoing transformation in organ building by recounting a humorous anecdote about a church committee deliberating on organ specifications. Miller aims to assist readers who face the daunting task of understanding organ mechanisms and making informed decisions about purchases. He emphasizes the significance of recent advancements in organ technology and mechanics and introduces the key figures and inventions that have contributed to this revolution, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into organ design and functionality in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, George Laing
EBook No.: 21204
Published: Apr 22, 2007
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Organ (Musical instrument) -- Construction
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13016964
Title:
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building
Being an Account of Modern Developments
Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Recent Revolution in Organ Building" by George Laing Miller is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive analysis of the advancements and developments in organ construction, with a focus on the modern changes introduced over the last fifty years. The book delves into technical details and provides insights useful for organists, builders, and church decision-makers considering the installation or refurbishment of pipe organs. At the start of the book, the author establishes a context for the ongoing transformation in organ building by recounting a humorous anecdote about a church committee deliberating on organ specifications. Miller aims to assist readers who face the daunting task of understanding organ mechanisms and making informed decisions about purchases. He emphasizes the significance of recent advancements in organ technology and mechanics and introduces the key figures and inventions that have contributed to this revolution, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into organ design and functionality in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, George Laing
EBook No.: 21204
Published: Apr 22, 2007
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Organ (Musical instrument) -- Construction
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.