The Art of Organ Building (Volume 2 of 2) [Paperback]

George Ashdown Audsley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Specifications of Organs | Publication Date: April 1, 1988

Volume 2 of this set includes an outline of organ history, external design and decoration, internal arrangement and mechanical systems, acoustics and theories of sound-production in organ pipes, tonal structure and appointment, compound stops of the organ, more. Complete with illustrations, tables, and specifications. Set includes 385 figures and 15 plates.

Product Details

• Paperback: 758 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (April 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486213153
• ISBN-13: 978-0486213156
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,177,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything the amateur pipe organ builder should know., October 1, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Organ Building (Volume 2 of 2) (Paperback)

Although this book does not cover the organ revival of the 50's and 60's, it has much to offer the amateur organ builder. From simple ancient organ designs to the more famous organs such as the one at St. Bavos this book will cover much of it. The few things this book does not cover to a great extent is the voicing process, and recent technology (post 20's) but it offers enough to educate the already knowledgeable amateur, but not reccomended for someone that doesn't know a little about pipe organs.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!, December 31, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Organ Building (Volume 2 of 2) (Paperback)

This book has almost every thing about pipe organs.Fun and enjoyable to read.The Windchests part was very well explained.