One important purpose of this publication is to provide alternatives to the well - used exercises and studies in standard works on Organ Playing which have been before the public for many years. Everything in this book can be performed on a two - manual - and - pedal organ (whether "pipe" or "electronic") which has a "Balanced" swell pedal.
The course deals with the elements of organ playing under the usual heads:
1. Manual exercises and studies.
- Organ playing is not for the complete musical beginner, a reasonable technical profiicency in piano playing being absolutely essential as a preliminary to organ study.
2. Pedal exercises.
3. Exercises for left hand and pedals.
4. Studies in three parts for two manuals and pedals.
5. Studies on special technical points.
6. Studies and pieces in various styles.
7. The playing of hymn tunes and chants.

Spis treści:
Introduction Section 1 The Manuals Organ Touch as light as Pianoforte Touch Organ Legato unsurpassed Finger, Wrist and Semi - Staccato Devices peculiar to the Organ "Choir Organ" Registration on a Two - Manual Instrument Manual Studies and Exercises Section 2 Pedal exercises Pedalling new to the Pianist Security provided by the Toe and Heel Pedalling Use of "Black" Keys to help Toes to find Bearings Registration of Pedal Exercises The Effect of Body Balance on Pedalling when Hands also busy on Manuals Exercises Section 3 Exercises for Left Hand and Pedals Contrary Motion between Left Hand and Pedals difficult Registration with 4-ft. Pedal Solo above Manual 8-ft. Metronomic Indications approximate Exercises Section 4 Studies in Three Parts Outline of Practice Scheme Example No. 9 for 2-ft. Pedal Solo above Manual 8-ft. Studies Section 5 Studies in Special Technical Points Staccato Pedals against Legato Manuals Legato Pedals against Staccato Manuals Phrasing of Independent Parts Thumbs on Separate Manual Section 6 Studies and Pieces in Various Styles Use of Swell Pedal (both hands on Swell) Left Hand Solo on Swell Fughetta Hymn Tune Prelude Toccatina Section 7 A and B The Accompaniament of Hymn Tunes Details of Four Ways of Accompaniament Note on Accompaniament to Unison Verse with Varied Harmony Method of securing Molto Legato Exercises on Finger Changing Ilustrations (Hymn Tunes) "Moscow" "Old Hundredth" "Passion Chorale" "Innsbruck" Illustrations (Anglican Chants) Havergal in E flat Hopkins in C J. Foster in E Mornington in D Woodward in D