Bücher von John Broadhouse

This vintage book contain a practical handbook on the mechanism of the organ, with a chapter on tuning. From the pipes of a traditional organ to the keys of an electric one, this volume contains information on every aspect of organ mechanics and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: ¿Wind Supply¿, ¿How the Grooves are Arranged¿, ¿The Pipes¿, ¿From Key to Pallet¿, ¿The Stops¿, ¿The Stops (continued)¿, ¿The Stop Action¿, ¿The Stop Action¿, ¿The Pneumatic Action¿, ¿The Couplers¿, ¿The Swell Organ¿, ¿Tuning the Organ¿, ¿The Compass of the Organ¿, ¿The Case of the Organ¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of the organ.

Musical Acoustics: Or The Phenomena Of Sound As Connected With Music is a book written by John Broadhouse and originally published in 1881. The book explores the science of sound and its relationship to music. It covers topics such as the physics of sound waves, the properties of musical instruments, and the principles of musical composition. Broadhouse's approach is both technical and accessible, making the book useful for anyone interested in the science behind music. The book is a valuable resource for musicians, musicologists, and anyone interested in the physics of sound.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.