The Restoration of Organs. (A Practical Guide, Etc.).
Title | The Restoration of Organs. (A Practical Guide, Etc.). PDF eBook |
Author | John MATTHEWS (of Guernsey.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 1920 |
Genre | |
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The History of the English Organ
Title | The History of the English Organ PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Bicknell |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 430 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780521654098 |
This 1996 book describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day.
Catalogs
Title | Catalogs PDF eBook |
Author | Harold Reeves (Firm) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 620 |
Release | 1919 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN |
Handbook of Materials for Wind Musical Instruments
Title | Handbook of Materials for Wind Musical Instruments PDF eBook |
Author | Voichita Bucur |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 819 |
Release | 2019-09-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3030191753 |
This book addresses key questions about the materials used for the wind instruments of classical symphony orchestra such as flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoons and pipe organs. The content of this book is structured into four parts. Part 1- Description of materials for wind instruments deals with wood species and materials for reeds used for making clarinet, oboe and bassoon- and, with metallic materials and alloys for - horn, trumpet, trombone, etc. Auxiliary materials associated with the manufacturing of wind instruments are felt, cork, leather and parchment. Part 2- Basic acoustics of wind instruments, in which are presented succinctly, some pertinent aspects related to the physics of the resonant air column. An important aspect discussed is related to the effect of wall material on the vibration modes of the walls of wind instruments. The methods for measuring the acoustical properties of wind instruments are presented. Part 3- Manufacturing of wind instruments, describes the technology used in manufacturing metallic tubes and pipes made of wood. Part 4 - The durability and degradation of materials addresses data about methods for cleaning wind instruments, studies factors producing degradation of organ pipes, describes methods of conservation and restoration of brass instruments and of historical pipe organs. Finally, the properties of marble are described, being the only one nondegradable and sustainable material used for pipes for organs.
A Practical Guide to Death and Dying
Title | A Practical Guide to Death and Dying PDF eBook |
Author | White, John |
Publisher | Cosimo, Inc. |
Pages | 205 |
Release | 2004-04-01 |
Genre | Death |
ISBN | 1616406437 |
In A Practical Guide to Death and Dying, consciousness researcher John White provides a thorough, compassionate look at death and explores the biology, psychology, and metaphysics of one's own demise. In addition to recounting the personal stories of those who have developed a healthy attitude toward death, White also offers a program for personal action.
How to Build a Small Two-manual Chamber Pipe Organ
Title | How to Build a Small Two-manual Chamber Pipe Organ PDF eBook |
Author | Herbert Frank Milne |
Publisher | |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 1925 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN |
The Anti-Lancet; Or, Invalid's Guide to the Restoration of Health ... The Eighth Edition, Etc
Title | The Anti-Lancet; Or, Invalid's Guide to the Restoration of Health ... The Eighth Edition, Etc PDF eBook |
Author | Charles ROOKE |
Publisher | |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1849 |
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