The Story Of The Organ (1903)

The Story Of The Organ is a historical account of the development and evolution of the organ, written by Charles Francis Abdy Williams and published in 1903. The book explores the origins of the instrument, tracing its development from ancient civilizations to the modern era. It covers the various forms and types of organs, including pipe organs, reed organs, and electronic organs. The book also delves into the mechanics of the organ, discussing the construction and tuning of the instrument. Additionally, Williams explores the role of the organ in religious and secular music, as well as its use in orchestral compositions. The Story Of The Organ is a comprehensive and informative study of one of the most important musical instruments in history, and is a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of 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.