Mitchell, James - The Pipe Organ

This book is a practical guide for composers to the pipe organ, showing how the instrument is still relevant for new music today. The book is aimed both at those who have never seen an organ before and experienced composers who want a detailed breakdown of what the instrument can do. It draws on musical examples spanning 400 years, particularly focussing on music by contemporary composers. A separate companion website also provides extra content such as video demonstrations of the organ, printable material for educational use and regularly updated links to further resources.

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CONTENTS

Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to the organ
Overview
Organ Building Trends
Historic Organs
Common Mistakes
Extended Techniques
Chapter 2: Registration
Overview
Main Stop Categories
Principals
Flutes
Strings
Reeds
Other Categories
Foundations
Mixtures
Mutations
Miscellaneous Stops
Couplers
Registration Aids
General Pistons
Divisional Pistons
Crescendo Pedal
Chapter 3: The Manuals
Overview
Idiomatic Writing
Non-Chordal Techniques
Chordal Techniques
Playing on Multiple Manuals
Chapter 4: The Pedals
Overview
Idiomatic Writing
Double/Multi-Pedalling
The Pedals in Context
Chapter 5: Other Types of Organ
Overview
Chamber Organ
Harmonium
Theatre Organ
Hammond Organ
Chapter 6: The Organ in Ensemble
Overview
Organ and Choir
Organ and Orchestra
Concertos
Organ and Chamber Ensembles
Organ and Electronics