This concise guide to the king of instruments offers an accessible introduction to the mechanics and artistry of playing the organ. George Cooper, an accomplished musician and teacher, provides practical advice on everything from posture to repertoire selection. Students of all levels will find valuable insights and tips in this indispensable volume. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.