ENGLISH

Basic Principles of Service Playing: A Guide for Church Organists

By Samuel Walter

Book information

Publisher
Abingdon Press
Year
1963
ASIN
B001JUOF4M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
803 kB (821932 bytes)
Pages
98\98
Topic
Art Music
DPI
600
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-09-10 11:59:56

Description

Through this book the church organist will be greatly assisted in understanding his role in more effective service playing, and he will be exposed to sound and proven methods for improving his organ technique.The entire gamut of organ playing is covered in chapters that discuss accompanying the congregation and choir; solo playing; playing for special occasions such as weddings and funerals; modulation, improvisations, and transposition; arranging choral music; and organ registration. Of special interest are chapters on the skills unique to playing, as well as the considerations to keep in mind when purchasing the electronic or small "unit" organ.Additional resources include an up-to-date listing of recommended books and music plus numerous musical examples including over 40 modulatory cadences.

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