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This anthology contains 46 works by Handel, Mozart, Bach and many others selected and editied specifically for those organists who prefer to play without pedals. The volume features a wealth of pieces including Chaconnes, Toccatas and Fugues, and is available at a very attractive price.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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If you are like me looking for decent music to play for services or just for pleasure without those pesky pedals then this is a very good collection. Most of the pieces involve some work but the practice involved is worthwhile in my opinion. Note the price. A bargain.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am an enthusiastic amateur who has never really got the hang of the pedals and I am continually frustrated by the lack of choice for manuals-only playing. I find myself either searching for suitable piano pieces or substituting fumbling fingers for the pedal part.
Recognise yourself in that description? Look no further than this book.
"For organists who prefer to play without pedals, this extensive collection provides a wealth of works consisting solely of music originally written on two staves and intended for manuals alone" and is perfect for those of us who want to play complete, unedited works without feeling that there is something lacking in the bass department.
The pieces range from just-about-sight-readable to rather more challenging and from C16th to C20th including Pachelbel's Canon in D, a bit of Bach, some Stanley, Couperin, Elgar and Beethoven. Ooh and so much more!
I have owned it for a whole day (bought along with it's predecessor publication Organ Music for Manuals Only which consists of mostly rare, out-of-print editions and comes equally recommended) and can honestly say I haven't had so much fun at the organ bench since someone spiked the communion wine and the congregation conga'd their way around the church to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers".
Go on. Buy them both. You know you want to.
Recognise yourself in that description? Look no further than this book.
"For organists who prefer to play without pedals, this extensive collection provides a wealth of works consisting solely of music originally written on two staves and intended for manuals alone" and is perfect for those of us who want to play complete, unedited works without feeling that there is something lacking in the bass department.
The pieces range from just-about-sight-readable to rather more challenging and from C16th to C20th including Pachelbel's Canon in D, a bit of Bach, some Stanley, Couperin, Elgar and Beethoven. Ooh and so much more!
I have owned it for a whole day (bought along with it's predecessor publication Organ Music for Manuals Only which consists of mostly rare, out-of-print editions and comes equally recommended) and can honestly say I haven't had so much fun at the organ bench since someone spiked the communion wine and the congregation conga'd their way around the church to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers".
Go on. Buy them both. You know you want to.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great book for the beginning organist.
7 Feb 2011
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I am a pianist-turned-organist that happened to land an organist position at a church. It's a weird transition because I know I'm good to go with my hands, it's just that my feet are the problem. I've had a hard time figuring out pieces to play; playing piano repertoire on the manuals never sounds/feels right without some pedal. They don't always translate well and I end up missing bass notes since I can't sustain them. In terms of organ music, if I can play the pedals, it's extremely basic and feels more like an etude than a piece. If the manuals are intricate enough, the pedals are near impossible for me to play and leaving them out leaves holes in the music. I'm also still getting used to picking registrations and it's hard to find ones that sound good with the pieces I try to adapt to organ.
This book is great for someone like me; I can sound more like an organist since they're actually written for manuals only and give some registration suggestions. I don't feel like I have to play incredibly basic things just to accommodate my slow feet; these pieces are up to par with my keyboard skill and, best yet, as I get more comfortable, I can slowly add some pedals to the bass line on my own. The repertoire even spans a good couple centuries of music so you hit a lot of the major composers. It's a great selection.
Overall, I think this book is stellar and especially useful for other pianists looking to make the transition to organ.
This book is great for someone like me; I can sound more like an organist since they're actually written for manuals only and give some registration suggestions. I don't feel like I have to play incredibly basic things just to accommodate my slow feet; these pieces are up to par with my keyboard skill and, best yet, as I get more comfortable, I can slowly add some pedals to the bass line on my own. The repertoire even spans a good couple centuries of music so you hit a lot of the major composers. It's a great selection.
Overall, I think this book is stellar and especially useful for other pianists looking to make the transition to organ.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful collection for church services.
22 Mar 2010
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I am the organist for a couple of Catholic churches and this collection of organ music provides many pieces that are perfect preludes and postludes, as well as a few pieces for special occasions. Playing just two manuals without the bass manual (pedals) is a nice change of pace for both me and the congregation. Highly recommended!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great tresure
12 Dec 2009
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This is a must to perform book. Brilliant arrengements for the Organ in an easy to read printing style!
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