The Elements of Organ Playing
Hunt Reginald

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