This extensively illustrated book is an introduction to the organ, its history, design and repertoire, and will be especially useful to the general enthusiast and the novice organist. It begins with a description of the different types of organ pipe and is followed by a brief history of the organ from ancient times to the present day and a short study of the various types of organ. There is also a bibliography, discography and a useful gazetteer.
Author Biography
Professor David Baker become one of the youngest Fellows of the Royal College of Organists at the age of seventeen and has attained many qualifications since. He has published widely in the fields of librianship, information science, and music and performs regularly as an organist and accompanist.
