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THE LIBRARY
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LOS ANGELES
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A METHOD FOR
PIPE ORGAN
BY
CLARENCE EDDY
A SERIES OF ONE HUNDRED GRADED
LESSONS IN TWO VOLUMES
VOL. II
£23 'TW
Preface
These one hundred lessons for the organ are designed especially
for students who have already acquired a sound knowledge of the
rudunents of music, and who are familiar with the key signatures, the
construction of major and minor scales, elementary harmony, etc.,
and who have obtained facility in playing all the major, mmor, and
—
chromatic scales, etc., upon the pianoforte in other words, a mastery
of finger technic covered by the third or fourth grades of pianoforte
playing, without which it would be impossible to develop any great
degree of skiU upon the organ.
In these lessons considerable space has been allotted to the use
of both feet in pedal- playing, the correct position of the pupil at the
organ, the height of the bench, etc., the free and independent use of
both feet in playing the pedals, the employment of both toe and heel,
the various kinds of touch, and the paramount importance of a perfect
legato. The combination of pedal and manual playing is then taken
up, and a study of rhythm, accentuation and phrasing is given
particular attention.
A table and description of the various stops and mechanical
accessories to be found in the most modem organs will be seen, to-
gether with numerous examples connected with the selection and use
of those stops, couplers, etc. The proper management of the swell
pedals, the use and abuse of the tremulant, and the different methods
employed for playingwith expression.
Practical examples are given in hymn-tune playing, trio play-
ing, etc., dignity of style, taste in registration, the means for ob-
taining the greatest variety of effects upon the organ, as contrasted
with those employed upon the pianoforte.
Unusual attention has been paid to the important subject of
phrasing, and many practical illustrations are given.
In connection with, and immediately following, the above Method
for the Pipe Organ, there will shortly appear Standard Compositions
for the Organ, with Special Interpretative Annotations by Clarence
Eddy, in two, or more volumes.
These compositions will be analyzed and minutely fingered,
pedaled and phrased, with their appropriate registration, various
marks of expression, and the proper metronomic indications.
Clarence Eddy.
INDEX
Lesson No. 56 page 5 Lesson No.
57 9
58 13
59 17
60 22
61 27
62 31
63 36
64 41
65 47
66 50
67 54
68 58
69 62
70 69
71 75
72 81
73 88
74 94
75 100
76 106
77 113
Lesson N9 56
Phrasing: (Continued)
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m ^r v} p
The theme of the Fugue which follows, consists of one unbroken phrase, and is given
out by the alto:
w T: u. f
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It appears twice in the pedal part towards the .close in augmented and inverted form,
as follows;
^): r-' F ^ ^
S ^«
The great charm of the Prelude in A minor by- ness of form and proportion.
Bach (Vol. 2 No. 8) lies in its smoothness and The Prelude should be played throughout in .
evenness, as well as in its steadiness of time and a moderately rapid tempo, and interpretated in the
rhythm, rather than in any particular art of following rhythmical style, with special accents
phrasing, nevertheless a definite grouping of the upon the first and third beats of each measure:
various melodic figures is essential to its clear-
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Wu
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^j< ^
i « ^ ^^^m
and the pedal solo phrased as follows:
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^mi^ ^
^^:M
It is recommended that the theme of the Fugue be phrased in the following manner, at a
moderately rapid tempo; (J' =144)
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The final pedal passage comes out most clearly when phrased
^
in this manner:
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Lesson N9 57
Phrasing^ (Continued)
The great Prelude and Fu^ue in E minor by themes denote therefore great strength when
J.S.Bach(Vol.2 NoJ)) are both heroic in charac- played with breadth and dignity, the Prelude
ter and of gigantic proportions. The various j opening in the following stately nianner:
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With the above material Bach has built up a suggested appearance, inasmuch as it starts
most imposing musical structure. out with a single note, and gradually expands
The theme of this Fugue has been desig- to the interval of an octave:
nated as' the wedge theme'' on account of its
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This first section should be played perfectly legato, but with an accent upon the first
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The entire theme therefore is as follows, and should be phrased accordingly:
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The second division of the Fugue, consisting ofamore rapid figuration in sixteenth notes,
smoothly and evenly played, but with the same rhythmical swing, as follows:
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Hif'
rJwiW.
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TWO-PART FUGUE IN D MAJOR
Svv. - 8' and 4'
Pre pare
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Lesson N9 58
Phrasing- (Continued)
(Vol. 3 No. 10) occupy a position of the highest im- which must be played in moderato tempo as a
portance among the Giant compositions lor the Or- single phrase:
^
W^ ^^ M Li FF?^
The long appoggiatura, or grace note d, receiving an accent and being executed precisely like a
sixteenth note:
h n r
Observe the phrasing in the following measures, and do not hurry the tempo:
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fr^rfr fr r^^^^
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A simpler and less affected phrasing however, would be more in keeping with the true dignity
of the composition, thus:
iw^ m ? ^ m ^
^^''jj
^ fe=^ * fe ^
The long passages in thirty second notes should be uniformly grouped,as follows:
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The Fugue, consisting of three divisions, the second of which being a lengthy episode,is construct-
ed upon two very powerful and important themes, namely:
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V .... 1 1 1
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ANDANTINO IN B FLAT
Sw. Soft 8' & 4'
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Lesson N9 59
Phrasing- (Continued)
In the Peters Edition of the Prelude in E sistent and very confusing. For instance we
flat major by Bach (Vol.3 No.l) there is a find the same figuration phrased in two dif-
certain attempt of phrasing, but it is incon - ferent ways, namely:
The second is more nearly correct , but it should however be phrased as follows;
i9 # ^m
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2=12:
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The logical phrasing would seem to be ure receives a primary accent, and the third
determined by the character of the first four beat a secondary accent, thus:
measures, in which the first beat in each meas-
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The following measures therefore should be phrased in a similar manner, thus carrying
out a uniform rhythmical idea:
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In order however that the staccato notes may not be too short, it would be better
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to play them marcato , thus:
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w.
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J
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^m ^ m f
^m ?
The succeeding passage should be phrased as follows:
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Lesson N? 60
Phrasing' (Continued)
The Fugue in E flat by Bach, so called subjects, the first one being the initial
the "St. Anns Fugue',' consists of three well phrase of the familar "St. Anns" hymn:
contrasted divisions each having
, its individual
A break is sometimes made between the B flat and E flat in the second measure;
which disturbs the smoothness and dignity with no break between th^ short phrases,
of the phrase, and is not to be recommended. but the six -eight rhythm should be strong-
The tempo should be very moderate (<J : 66), ly felt by a persistent emphasis upon the
and the entire movement played absolutely first and fourth beats of each measure ,
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The third section is still more animated, ( J^t leo) with a theme of wonderful decision and
character, which is particularly distinguished by the following phrasing:
Be careful to keep the staccato eighth (about i^zVAt). The sixteenth notes should
notes well separated, and so not run the six- fl ow along smoothly and with great clearness,
teenth notes together. and a majestic rhythmical swing is obtained
The great Toccata inF major (Vol. 3 by accenting the first beat of each measure,
No. 2) does not call for any great variety of but with a special stress upon the first note
phrasing. It should above all be played with of every other measure:
absolute steadiness, and only moderately fast,"
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Freparel Gt. 8' and 4', Sw. to Gt.
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Lesson N9 61
Phrasing- (Continued)
The 'Doric Toccata" (J. S. Bach, Vol . 3 rhythm the sixteenth notes are grouped as
No. 3) should be played only moderately fast follows, but these groups should not be
IE P^^
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Ir tf^r^
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m
The following figuration should be played in one phrase;
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The Fugue in D Minor (J. S. Bach, Vol. 3 No. 4) should be phrased in a similar manner
to "bowing" upon the violin, the principal motive being marked as follows:
P^ffl if
i/
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l
^Q^^jyjTp
The theme Fugue in G minor (J. S. Bach,Vol.3 No. 5) should be played with
of the
absolute precision, and phrased in the following manner:
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FUGUE IN A MINOR
.Sw. full
PreparelGi. full to Octave, Sw. to Gt.
^Ped. 16'& 8', Sw. & Gt.to Ped. GUSTAV MKRKEL
Edited by Clarence Eddy
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Lesson N? 62
Phrasing- (Continued)
The Fantasie in C minorCj. S. Bach Vol. 3 teen and eight feet stops on the pedals, this
No. 6) contains some charming bits of phrasing, Fantasie possesses great beauty and deep
and great pains must be taken to define them. sentiment.
Taken at a moderately slow tempo (Jree) The theme, which is given out in Canon form,
and with well balanced foundation stops of is characterizd by the following phrasing:
eight feet pitch on the manuals, and of six-
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r-
f ^m
Observe the following study of phrasing throughout the Fantasie;
The Fantasie ends on the Dominant, and in double time (Ji66). The principal theme of
proceeds immediately to the Fugue in approx- the Fugue should be phrased as follows:
imately the same movement, although written
i i
f=^
^
r- r T Uj.
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The chromatic theme in the second section should not be played like a scale, but phrased in
the following manner:
There is nothing in the Pelade in C major The Fugue consists of two sections separat-
(J.
S.Bach, Vol.7 No. 6) which calls for particu- ed by a florid interlude. The principle theme
lar comment, except a smoothness and evenness of the first section should be given out and
of execution, and the usual accentuation of com- phrased as follows:
mon time.
iS m- i m #•
I nnfi
'M
:4 r P ^^ r p r-
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ALLEGRETTO IN G MINOR
ft'and 4'
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Ped. Soft 16'and 8', Gl.and Sw, to Fed.
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ADAGIO IN F MAJOR
8'
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<Ped. Sort 16 & 8
GUSTAy MKRKEL
Edited by Clarence Eddy
Adagio cJ = 52
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Lesson N9 63
Phrasing: (Continued)
In the Toccata and Fugue in C major up however into disjointed fragments. There
(J.
S.Bach, Vol. 3 No. 8), many interesting points should always be a fundamental legato feel-
of phrasing occur, about which there will al - ing, and the tempo should be such as will
ways be many differences of opinion. enable the player execute the runs and fig-
to
The introductory figuration in theToccata urations without a particle of haste or hesi-
should undoubtedly be grouped suchamanner
in tation.
that the rhythmical pulsations of each measure Observe the following method of group-
are definitely preserved, without breakingthem ing the opening manual figurations:
111. No. 1;
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In endeavoring to phrase the long pedal freedom in outlining the various melodicper-
solo which follows, the organist should keep iods. This freedom is determined by the
uppermost in mind the natural accentuations, character of the answering motive, Illustra-
but at the same time he must consider a certain tion No. 5 :
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111. No. 5 f ^ ^ h
Therefore the second motive of the opening phrase would not be phrased like this, Illustration
No. 6:
Ill.No.6
Illustration No. 8 :
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The movement of the Adagio should be together with the accompanying inner parts,
absolutely steady; much like a solemn march and in playing the manual and pedal parts
(•Hi 66). All of the eighth notes in the pedal precisely together.
part are to be played with a tenuto touch, The Grave movement which follows,
perfectly equal and regular, and with no should be given with the utmost breadth and
attempt at phrasing. Great care and good majestic dignity, and with the appropriate
taste however must be displayed in properly harmonic phrasing. Illustration No. 9:
phrasing the beautiful melody of the soprano,
Ill.No.9'i:iL,..
The theme of the Fugue consists of two repetitions of the same motive, as shown in Illustration
No. 10:
111. No. 10
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J^7 7j J^]j:j^ ^
These motives of the theme may be phrased in half a dozen or more different ways, as
shown in Illustration No. 11 (a-6-c-d-e and/"):
(a) ^ (b)
111. No. 11
For logical reasons of rhythm and contrast however, we prefer the method of playing
this theme shown in Illustration No. 12:
111. No.12
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Lesson N9 64
Phrasing (Continued)
I11.N9 1
I11.N9 3
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Likewise the following:
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and the Mordent ('«K), should be played with the s emitone below the given note;
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Thematic phrasing
The theme of the Fugue gains tremendously in interest by the following phrasing:
* ^^Mm^ rimnra.^ja
m M
Sv-UJl' SB
The thematic germ
^
of the Prelude in G major, Bach, Vol. 4 No. 2) lies in the
(J. S.
following motive:
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The introduction to the Prelude in D third beats of each measure, the thematic de -
major,(J S.Bach, Vol. 4 No. 3) should be tak- signs should however be clearly defined by ap-
en only moderately fast, with natural rhythmical propriate phrasing. The following illustrations
pulsations and strong accents upon the first and will serve as a key to the general plan:
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The Alia breve, or double time, requires beat only of each measure. This movement
very smooth legato playing, with well-defined consists largely of two-measure phrases, of
phrasing, and a strong accent upon the first which the following are illustrations:
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The theme of the Fugue is phrased as follows;
The tempo should be taken moderately fast, but not too hastily, and great care must be
exercised that each group of sixteenth notes be played very distinctly.
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Lesson N9 65
Phrasing- (Continued)
There would seem to be as many different sider some of the individual phrases.
ways of playing the popular Toccata and Fugue The four opening phrases of the Toccata
in D minorQ. S. Bach, Vol.4 No. 4) as thereare should be played authoritatively, and with a
organists. We can however at this timeonlycon- proper sense of proportion.
The Mordent (4-) is usually played here with the note below in the scale;
Phrase the Prestissimo movement in the following manner, but do not separate the groups,
excepting at the end of the long phrases. Play in time and not too fast.
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l^ I srni 1
w \
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P V F f
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P
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The Prestissimo figurations which follow, should however be phrased in this manner:
The Fugue must be played strictly in time, with the theme phrased as follows:
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The brilliant recitative passages near the close of the Toccata should be rhythmically treated
in the followi ng manner:
and the Vivace movement immediately preceeding the final chords (Molto Adagio), will be
found extremely effective when phrased as follows:
Vivace
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rg •'ff'i 3
V-[,
P? 7_P_p.7 "yp l py 7pp7 7 pip? 7ff p 7 ^ fllltiV ^ AJ\ 7 i^
Molto adagio
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Lesson N9 66
Phrasing- (Continued)
PRELUDE IN C MAJOR
/Sw. Full
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S.Bach, Vol.4No. tically the same theme, but phrased quite dif-
10) particularly designed for strings and flute- ferently, inasmuch as the first section is written
tone stops, is divided into two sections, each of in common time and the second in triple time,
which contains a perfect development of prac- thus:
It is evident that the brilliant passages of it is just as obvious that a strong rhythmical sense
the Introduction to the Fantasia in G major, (J.
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Lesson N? 69
The "Eight little Preludes and Fugues" from country. After an extensive study of the music
which this excerpt is taken, belong to the earliest and characteristics of this great master, the ten-
period of the organ compositions by the great dency is to define the phrases more clearly and
Johann Sebastian Bach. They were evidently to play with greater repose.
intended for instructive purposes, for,in form and This Prelude is characterized by a quiet dig-
contents they are somewhat "sketchy" and meagre nity rather than any great degree of brilliancy.
when compared with his later works-, neverthe- In order that the performance of this composition
less, they are forerunners of Bach's great art of may be consistent with its character, it must be
organ playing, and deserve to be studied in a con- played with a positive rhythmical swing' in mod-
scientious and painstaking manner, if not indeed erate time. A fairly full organ should be used, re-
in a reverential spirit. serving the reeds and mixtures of the Great Or-
Bach left very few, if any, indications as to gan for the repetitions.
how his compositions should be played, not even After arranging the stops, as indicated, com-
in the matter of tempo, while registration and mence playing on the Great Manual with both hands.
phrasing are left almost entirely to the discretion Attack promptly the first pedal note, C, with the
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in the interpretation of music of this period, and Play the 16th notes perfectly even
particularly that of Bach, which is recognized as and legato throughout the Prelude, making no
traditional. This applies to all contrapuntal mu- break between the phrases. Do not fail to accent
sic, such as fugues, trios and thematic part-writ- i\\e first and third beats of each measure, as
ing. The most important requisites of this style are: you will remember that the first mentioned beat
1. Steadiness and strength of rhythm. receives the primary accent, and the last men-
2. Eveimess and clearness of melodic figur- tioned beat the secondary accent; also that the
5. Nobility of charactei', etc. first figure, receives a strong accent, while that
All of these however, may perhaps be summed of the second figure receives a weaker one, as in
Measure 5
up in the words: " sound judgment and ffood taste'.' measure 5.
varies widely in different countries and with dif- Observe with special care all of the rests, and
Measure 2 _
ferent people. For instance, in the matter of always release the keys ,^^ ^^
tempo alone, as applied to Bach's compositions, ^edal as well as manual) \[^ ^ M S^^
the German organists, as a rule play everything exactly on the rest, as u
very much
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NOTE: The Measures referred to in the text are numbered in music.
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Measure 2 Measure 35
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In measm-e 42 the trill is played in this manner:
When a single note is repeated a number
Measure 4.
should receive a particular stress, or accent, in At the close of the Prelude a slight ritardan-
order to maintain uniform rhythm. do is customary, but at the end of the Fugnie one
Measure 5 can indulge in a broader and more extended slack-
ening of speed (riYe/ZK^o), thereby indicating the
and (b) shows how slurred notes are written and position, thus presei'\-ing its inherent character.
how they should be played. Above all do not hurry! Many organists
as written seem to have acquired a habit of "running away,"
especially when playing anything of a contrapun-
111. N9 1 «* plai/ed
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clearer understanding of this composition we have supplied these omissions and defined the
phrases. Observe carefully the various signs of touch, particularly the tenuto sign (the tenuto
sign is a short straight line above a note-p) indicating that the note or chord must be held its
these phrases may be properly separated,as shown in measures 1,2 and 3, Illustration No.l:
Measure 1
III. No.l.
The last notes of the final phrases, as indicated by the tenuto signs, must be held their full
value. Great pains must be taken not to disconnect the intermediate notes of the phrases.
In order to preserve the correct "rhythmical swingj' the first beat of each measure should
receive a particular stress, and a secondary accent should be placed upon the third beat.
A slight ritard is permitted at the close of each complete cadence; and a more extended ritard
at the final close of the composition.
Musical figures such as are found in measures 13, 15 andl7 should not be separated, but the first
notes of each figure should be slightly accented.
The trills found in measures 6, 12 and 30 should be played as shown in Illustrations Nos 2 .
and 3 :
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be tied to the same note in the alto part (on the character, as shown in Illustration No. 2:
111. No. 2
The D in the alto part (3d beat of the same to the Prelude. The first note in each measure
measure) must of course be repeated by the sop- should receive a special emphasis and an un-
rano part immediately following. swerving tempo must be maintained throughout
In order to play che inner parts perfectly the composition. A smooth flowing legato is called
legato in measures 12,13,14,15,16 and 17, certain for, but the plaj^er should strive for perfect clear-
alto notes have been bracketed with the tenor part. ness and distinctness in the performance of each
In measures 18,19 and 20, the thumb of the voice-part; also to preserve an absolute steadi-
right hand must play the successive notes with a ness of rhythm. The fingering indicated in meas-
sliding motion, while a substitution of the other ures 70, 71 and 72 will be found most helpful in
fingers is necessary for a perfect legato. keeping these passages in thirds perfectly clear
The character of this Fugue is bright and and steady.
cheerful, and it should be taken moderately fast. In measures 75 and 76, the soprano must re-
Played in this manner it furnishes a good contrast peat each note upon the second beats as shown in
Illustration No. 3:
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Observe the change of time from 4 to^ at the two measures is doubled. Only a slight ritard is
close of the Fugue, whereby the length of the last therefore required.
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It will be noticed that the given registration calls for three as shown in measure 5, Illustration No.l;
Measure 5
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Measure 71
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Measure 25
in measures 3,4 and 5, which indicates greater emphasis and
Ill.No.3
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cisively, with a similtaneous accent upon the top note of each tric, and a more natural, rational and beautiful interpretation will be
chord. The trill in measure 5 is played as shown in Illustra- found in the following phrasing, Illustration No. 4:'
Beginning with the last group of sixteenth notes in meas- the entire theme,with a primary accent upon the first beat,
ure 5 of the Prelude, the movement changes to a more rapid and a secondary accent upon the third beat of each measure.
tempo (Allegro moderato), and continues in this manner to the This will enable the player to convey the impression of ac-
end of the Fugue, excepting two ritards in measures 19 and centuation, and at the same time preserve a perfect steadiness
the Fugue.
faulty and unsatisfactory.
Before beginning the Allegro moderato in the Prelude,
For the sake of variety, the section between measures 41
the reeds, mixtures and 16 ft. stops should be taken off, to be
and 46 may be played upon the Swell manual, the right hand
brought on again during the sixteenth rest in measure 19 ,
The Allegro Great should be brough' on by a pedal or piston, and upon the
quarter rests on the second beat in measure 25.
first b^at of measure 58 the Full Organ might be added by a
moderato tempo is then taken up promptly at the entrance of
the Fugue -subject. Opinions differ as to the manner of phra*^ crescendo or sforzando pedal, thus bringing this remark-
ing this subject or theme. Some students of Bach advocate that able"little Prelude and Fugue" to a dignified and logical con-
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Measure 9 10 11 12 13
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Illustration No. 4:
Measure 9 10 11 12 13
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and to indicate the rhythm of three beats in every measure, by accenting each beat.
The pecular phrasingof the Fugue. subject,measures 39and40,isanatural outcome of the repeated notes, as shown in Illus-
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Lesson N? 76
This Prelude should be played in a moderate tempo, but with animation and a strong,steady pulsation throughout. With
the exception of certain repeated notes, as indicated, the entire composition should be treated in a pure legato style. The
best effect is obtained by employing at the very beginning the Foundation stops of 8 and 4 feet pitch of the Great organ,
The Full Pedal organ should be prepared in advance for the Pedal Solo in measures 8,9,10,11,12 and 13, and the Full
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Trio Playing-
The value and importance of Trio-playing will also prove beneficial in forming a per-
have already been strongly emphasized, and it fect style of touch, fingering and phrasing.
has been explained that each part should be care- Many of the original compositions for the
fully studied separately, with its proper finger- organ by Sebastian Bach are written in Trio
ing and pedaling. The final joining of all the form, the most notable being his Six Sonatas.
parts will then lead not only to the foundation Among the earlier composers who have
of clearness in part -playing and intelligent placed special importance upon Trio -writ-
phrasing, but it will establish an independence ing may be mentioned, Wilhelm Friedemann
between the hands and feet, which is absolute- Bach, Kirnberger, Albrechtsberger, Pachabel
ly indispensable for the technic of a skillful and Krebs, while of the more modern writ-
A preparatory study of the two-part and delssohn, Johann and Friedrich Schneider,
three-part Inventions for the piano by Sebastian Gustav Merkel, Josef Reinberger and Max
serious minded organist, while the more am- We have confined ourselves in this Les-
bitious student will find plenty of material for son to a few excellent examples by Friedrich
advanced thought and work in the remarkably Schneider, taken from his 48 Trios for the
clever arrangements by Max Reger and Karl organ, to which we have supplied the phras-
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Trio Playing: (Continued)
CANONIC VARIATION
On the Christmas Song:
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(From Heaven above I come to thee)
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Lesson N? 80
Hymn -tune Playing
The sole aim of a great majority of org-an quite as reprehensible as that of playing or
their ambitign seems to end with the one de- Many congregations have a bad habit
sire of just being able to ''play well enough to of dragging the tempo, while others rush
play in church',' regardless of the fact that a through the hymns in such an exasperating
good choir accompanist must have a solid manner, that they fairly gasp for breath in
technical foundation, a sound knowledge and a vain attempt to keep up with the whirl -
command of the instrument, and an ability to wind of rapidly following verses, they do
execute with a certain degree of skill and not appreciate the difference between sing-
freedom. ing promptly and singing fast ,and the usual
Unquestionably the most important re- result is an utter lack of true devotional
quirement for the church organist lies in the spirit.
proper playing of Hymn-tunes, and yet the As a rule the organist is to blame for
study of this branch of organ- playing is such deplorable conditions, for he should
usually very much neglected. not only set the proper pace in giving out
The manner of "giving out"a hymn-tune the tune, but he should maintain the speed
prior to its being sung by the choir, or con- throughout the hymn tune, by accuracy and
gregation, is susceptible of considerable precision of attack, steadiness of rhythm
1. Absolute precision of attack and release to hurry in all church music, and especially
of every note. in the congregational singing, is mainly due
4. Proper division and subdivision of syl ists, who evidently have little appreciation
chords and music of two or more parts, is to gallop through "Nearer, my God, to Thee','
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as "There is a Happy Land', and the calmer 2. Sing- them exactly as they are printed here, without
and more solemn moods of the church service altering" or mending" them at allj and if you have learned
are interpreted in precisely the same manner to sing them otherwise, unlearn it as soon as you can.
as those calling for praise and rejoicing. 3. Sing" All. See that you join with the congreg-ation as
The effect upon one of a religious and sen- frequently as you can. Let not the slightest degree of
sitive nature is offensive and disgusting. weakness or weariness hinder you. .If it is a cross to
In the selection of hymns and tunes for you, take it up, and you will find it a blessings.
congregational singing, the organist, or the 4. Singf lustily and with good courage. Beware of singing
director of music should be guided by the as if you were half dead, or half asleep^ but liftupyour.
1. That the words and music are well suited now, nor more ashamed of it being heard , than
2. That the compass of the music is neither 5. Sing modestly. Do not bawl, so as to be heard above
too high nor too low. or distinct from the rest of the congreg-ation, that you
3. That the accent coincides in both hymn may not destroy the harmony, but strive to unite your
4. That the tunes are singable, and contain 6. Sing in time . Whatever time is sung,be sure to keep
no difficult melodic intervals. with it. Do not run before nor stay behind it; but
5. That the words and music are devotional attend close to the leading voices, and move there-
6. That the music is either familiar , or sing too slow . This drawling, way naturally steals
that it can be easily memorized. on all who are lazy; ,and it is high time to drive
Most hymn books contain too many poor it out from among us, and sing all our tunes as
hence the need of careful discrimination, and 7. Above all sing spiritually. Have an eye to God
although the manner of playing hymn - tunes in every word you sing . Aim at pleasing Him
upon the organ concerns us chiefly at this more than yourself, or any other creature. In or-
time, yet the following quaint directions der to do this, attend strictly to the sense of what
forsinging them, which are taken from the you sing, and see that your Heart is not carried
preface of little old English hymnal, should away with the sound, but offered to God contin-
prove of interest in all churches where good ually; so shall your singing be such as the Lord
congregational singing is desired: will approve of here, and reward you when He
1 . Learn these Tunes before you learn any others; after - Cometh in the clouds of heaven.
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Lesson No 81
Hynin-tuiie playing (Continued)
As an example of a plain choral -tune let us in its simplest form would naturally be done up-
take the widely familiar one, entitled Old Hun- on one manual as follows:
dred (attributed by some to G. Franc and by
others to Louis Bourgeois), the playing of which
OLD HUNDRED
G. FRANC
y.
(cl=54)
3C
=^=g i i i
YT r r n
m ^
u La
^
A A
^r P
r
n\ r\
^ ^
# T
^ W ^ F^ i X
r
P
AA
^ f^
A Ai
r
In the playing of tunes of this class two Consequently, instead of repeating the en-
very important things are necessary, namely; tire chord at the beginning of the follow-
smoothness and distinctness, a combination of ing example, and in other similar instances
motion and repose resulting in the effect of le- certain harmonic tones should be sustained,
gato, which is indispensible to all good organ as indicated by the tied notes.
playing. Bear in mind however that the notes
Great expertness in changing the fingers of the melody should not be tied, but al
upon the keys is required. ways clearly defined, or repeated.
This subject has already been discussed in
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id)
rs
* i i
i ^ f
-A
i jy
"^WPf
?^
^ i ^ f^ r
The repeated notes at («), (^),and(«?), are pedals in the lower or upper octave of the key-
not to be played staccato, but the keys must be board must be left almost entirely to the judgment
released and attacked very promptly, in order of the player, who will learn by experience when to
to insure distinctness of "speech'.' The alto note give greater or less support, which is to be derived
A at (d) is tied over from the soprano part for from the deep and solid foundation tones of the
the sake of greater smoothness. If the pedals pedal organ.
are used, both feet should be employed with In the playing of choral tunes, particularly for
eqaul independence, so that the same legato effect congregational singing, and whenever a strong
maybe cfctained which is required from the manuals support of the manuals is needed, the pedals
and this habit of obligate pedal-playing cannot be should be used mainly in the lower octave of the
urged too strongly. The question of using the keyboard, as indicated in the following example :
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Vo^o h-^^
r\ r\
t i
f= f
FF^f urf
^ ^ ^
?
A
f—^f-f' P^ P
Fed. Soft 16', Sw. toPed
A
The doubling of the bass part above is in- nate upon the manuals, and those of the sixteen-
tended merely to strengthen the harmonies, and foot pitch upon the Pedal organ.
not to interfere with the obligate character of In accompanying solo voices, duetts, quar-
The subject of registration will be fully con- the proper balance of tone, both in regard to pitch
sidered later on, but at the present time the fun- and quality, but in the matter'of hymn-tune play-
damental principles of stop- combinations must ing, especially for large choirs, choruses or con-
at least be touched upon. Both in accompaniment gregations, the main thing is to adapt the pro-
and solo playing upon the organ, stops which pro- portions of tone to the relative power requir-
duce tones in unison with the human voice, name- ed to properly sustain the added number of voices-.
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Lesson N? 82
Hyiiiii-tuiie Playing (Continued)
The Hymn-tunes selected for this les- will be observed that the lower octave is used
and belong in the same category with 'Old The tune, St. Ann's" is ascribed to William
Hundred" and 'Dundee" used as examples in Craft an Englishman who was born in 1078
Lesson N9 05. They should be played per- and died in 1787. Johann Sebastian Bach
fectly legato in a moderate, steady tempo, must have been greatly attracted by the mel-
and with a fairly powerful organ in which a ody, inasmuch as he appropriated the first
solid foundation of sixteen feet stops is giv- strophe for the opening theme of his great
ST. ANN'S
WILLIAM CRAFT
(JG78-1727)
(J -. 44)
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f f^ rf
^ -t^
Gt.
^-JM. tt
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m * A
zai
^
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^ j5X
7~"
^ J I
J j
It"
^
^
S fe^ r
r
I
r T -
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P ^
ns
P^ JV- /C\
'>--n il
A5 l
J
A
n
To? " A
I
i
* ^ I
i^
I
^
i ^ A A
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Repetitions of the same chord such as are tion by the manuals alone and not by the ped-
found in the following example, are essential als, except for defining more sharply the di -
to rhythmical and syllabic clearness. This vision of rhythmical phrases as for instance
FEDERAL STREET
n. K. OLIVER
(J: 56)
Observe particularly the phrasing in the following example, and emphasize the first
beat of each measure:
DUKE STREET JOSEPH HATTON
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In the following example the notes to be repeated are indicated by marcato or staccato
signs. Observe the phrasing and dwell slightly upon the first beat of every measure.
STATE STREET
J. C. WOODMA.S
Ues^
T
(J
:2-
-.
56)
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A
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r r r r r
SIP;: Ie f « g
s r r r
~rr
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The following example is written in |- time, ided each of these phrases into two parts,
and yet the natural pulsations of rhythm clearly not with the intention however of breaking ,
indicate double time. It were better therefore or separating them, but with a view towards
to feel two beats in the measure and not four. a better understanding of the meaning of each
HAMBURG
Arranged by LOWELL MASON
(Jr48)
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Lesson N9 83
Hymn-tune Playing- (Continued)
American Hymn-tunes
Without entering into the history of Amer- "his own carver'.' It is quite evident that he was
ican church music, it will be of interest to con - "an original geniusj' and although he published
sider that the beginning in this country was many volumes of ''psalm -tunes',' yet very few
made by "William Billings, who was born in of his "compositions" have survived even to
Boston Oct. 7^-^ 1746, and died there Sept. this day. His best known tune entitled Ches-
29tb 1800. He was entirely self taught, and ter"was frequently sung and played during
to use his own words, did not believe in con- the time of the Revolution, and became very
fining himself to any Rules for Musical Com- popular throughout New England We . give it
position laid down by any that went before him, here in its original form merely as a matter
but thought it best for every composer to be of curiosity;
CHESTER, L. M.
BILLINGS, 1770
Ten. -»- ^ %
Let the high heav'n your song-s in - vite, Those spa-cious fields of bril - liant light,
Alto
iS Let the high heav'n your
IE
songs
IE
in -
-O-
vite,
IE
Those spa-cious fields of
32
bril - liant
-O-
light,
Sop,
=3=
vite,
I2Z
Those spa-cious
p f ^ f p
fields
^ ^z—g^
of
^'y
bril -
d
liant
I
o
light,
'
^ ^ f f
Bs § ^-g-
> >:, P (&
^ ^ zssz
Let the high heav'n your songs in - vite, Those spa-cious fields of bril - liant light,
^ u 3E p r w—
m *^
'^
^ mi
^
Where sun and moon and plan - ets roll, And stars that glow from pole: to pole.
P i
-O —n-^
?
^ ^^
m
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Where sun and
M *
and
plan
plan
ets
;ts
roll,
-e
roll,
And
&
And
stars that
rr
stars that
i
glow
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glow from pole
.
from pole.
^
to
to
polt
pole.
142
N.B. As was customary then in part- writing, tune"Coronation"however,has stood the test of
the first line was assigned to the tenor, the time, and is as popular today as it was a hun-
second to the alto, the third to the soprano, dred years ago. The tune should be^given out"
and the fourth to the bass voice. with powerful stops, and played throughout upon
Contemporary with Billings was Oliver the Great with the full Swell coupled, augment-
Holden, who held about the same views re- ed by an adequate Pedal organ. The third line
garding musical composition, and whose writ- however should be played by the manuals a-
ings belong in about the same class. Hishymn- lone as follows:
CORONATION
OLIVER HOLDEN
(J --96) 1765-1844
i
r¥^ tt 4-^
i
r
i
FTrrr
m^=^ f
^ ^
fr r~^ r
mU j^
^
J: "U±i ^^ rj rj
^:^
§
A
^ ^ A
2Z
o ^^
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Notwithstanding the fact that Billings The following are among the most pop-
and Holden, and some other writers of hymn- ular of his hymn-tunes, and they may all
tunes were pioneers, the real honors belong to be characterized as simple, melodious, de-
Lowell Mason, who may justly be considered votional , dignified, and singable:
"The father of American Church Music? Bethany, Sabbath, Laban, Olivet, Boyl
Aside from being the father of four musically ston, Downs, Meribah, Harwell, Ariel,
gifted sons, among whom was William Mason Henley, Migdol, Naomi, Star Wesley,
the eminent pianist and teacher of many fa- Hebron, Olmiitz , and Missionary Hymn.
mous pupils, he was the author of a vast num- It is impossible to reproduce here all
ber of hymn-tunes which are widely known and of these hymn-tunes, but let us consider a
loved in America, and the foundation of a few which are typical examples and pre- ,
refined musical culture throughout this coun- sent them for manuals and pedals as they
try is largely due to his influence. should be"given out.
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Lesson N9 84
Hymn-tune Playing (Continued)
BETHANY
N9 1
LOWELL MASON
(Ji60)
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i^ZrJ v=n
sncr
TT"
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r g ^ i
^
Ped. Soft 16; Sw. to Fed
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A
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^ 1 ' A '
Tf
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SABBATH
NO 2 LOWELL MASON
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BOYLSTON
LOWELL MASON
N9 3
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147
ARIEL
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MISSIONARY HYMN
LOWELL MASON
N9 5
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GtV /coupled
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to Sw.
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HARWELL
NO 6 LOWELL MASON
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Lesson N9 85
Hynin-tune Playing (Continued)
It would be more
difficult to find three Albany and New York, and received the degree of
melodious or popular hymn-tunes than "Top Doctor of Music from the Universilyof New York
lady," 'Retreat"and"Ortonville" by Thomas in 1858.
Hastings, who was born in Washington Conn. Each of these tunes maybe played upon one
October 15, 1784, and died in New York City, manualjin the manner of those given in the preced-
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The simplicity of the next hymn-tune is better preserved however by playing it in the
following raan-ner.
RETREAT
THOMAS HASTINGS
(J: 92)
B ^ —&
Sw. 8'
m
p^
t t i
i i i •
^ ^—TJL fe^ #
Ped. Bourdon 16^ Sw. to Ped.
~J^
'M J I J. J
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rit
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m =^
m
^
szizs:
i «=*=# I ^^
^t >:
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A
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r pr-tr-s^
J tS^
M. J. rJ' rJ
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(i^zlOS)
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fet
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f ^=1S=5
Sw.8 6 4
^^
'y-h^'^ p ^ ^^ ^
#-= p-
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MARTYN
^Sw. 8' & 4'
Prepare\Gi. F1.8', Sw. to Gt
Ped. Bourdon 16 Sw. to Ped.
,
SIMEON B. MARSH
(^z 92)
^# ^rm
Sw. < Je -sus, lov-er of
P
mv soul, Let me to Thy bos - om
:3^r
i ^i^ i-
m ^^ A
^ i
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Gt.
m i£
i J ii
i il) J- ;. i) i)
Gt . to Pcd .
m CI.
t
A o
"Heber'' and "Ware" by George Kingsley, Baker, and Shining Shore" by George F.
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Lesson N9 87
Hymn-tune Playing (Continued)
Many of the English hymn -tunes sung in Sir Joseph Barnby, "O Paradise"
this country are noted for their rare beauty "Lades Domini"
and sterling worth, and it must be admitted >> "Merrial"
Sir George John Elvey,"Diademata" or staccato touches, the main object being to
-
n "St. George's Windsor'' acquire clearness and distinctness of enun
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NICAEA
J. B. DYKES
1SS3 - 187S
% f^T^ J- Ji i ^
Ear - ly
i
in the
^rr
morn ing our
r=f=r T
song shall rise to
ag I :| *f^
g^
aft i i -^
f A o A
U. m
F
— P
^^ 7"
J.
i^:ZE
J^ J J
Ho mer
^
- ly, ho - ly, ho ly, - ci - ful and
f ^
?
g^ 1^
icffii^rrzz 221
jch
DOC
^ r?i; /T\
God in three
f
per
M
sons bless -ed
"T^
Trin
^^
gt l9- _(2
£
,^
A
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"/
The same thing is true in playing "O Paradise" by Joseph Barnby, one of the most
beautiful of all hymn-tunes.
PARADISE
JOSEPH BARNBY
^^
(J: 116)
k :s:
s-w. s'fr 4
h ^
Fed. 16' Sw.toPed.
? e A A A
l> I ? 4
i U- i 'J ^ i
^
A A
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Lesson N? 88
<'i
Observe in the following- tune,'" Ewing',' only slightly, in order that the smooth and
the uniformity of phrases throughout: flowing character of the hymn -tune may be
1 /'Jerusalem the golden." perfectly preserved, and if played with ex-
2. "With milk and honey blest I" pression, the Swell -pedal should be used
4. "Sink heart and voice oppressed/ etc. disturbing the true legato style of the pedal
EWING
A. EWING
1830-1S95
(J :52)
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162
4
fc
w
neath thy
LJf
con - tem
f
pla - tion,
f
Sink
C^5?
heart and voice op pressed:
» :fc, f r * m 19-^
g3
g i^ ^^=±4=^
^
^^f:
know
r V r^r
not, Oh
i
I know
^=i
not.
if^ f
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so -
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g
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^^p=^ ^=^ m
s A
^ o I
^ o m»-
A
-S:
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What ra - dian - cy of glo - ry: What light be-yond com pare
"^
If ^
.o A_
J r r J I
o
1
^^
'A A
^
JSI
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"^Eventide"is a devout and prayerful hymn- supported by one soft sixteen foot stop in
tune, and should be played in a very quiet, smooth the Pedal organ (preferably the Bourdon),
and sustained manner, with soft flute and string: to which the Swell manual should be coup-
tone stops of eight feet pitch,upon the Swell organ, led.
EVENTIDE W. H. MONK
18^3 - 18S9
(J .-88)
nh \ ^
Ped.16' b Sw.
\'
to Fed.
i o A ^
331
^ A o
m i=t
-o-
dee - pens
f=T
Lord with me
;;a
a
-o-
"TX"
^ # -o-
^iSTtiT
i ^ -o- ZZZI
tx> oo
rPr
fail, and com-forts flee, Help of the help-less, Oh a - bide with me!
Sis "o
E
K
-»-
O '
W m -^
TT-
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On account of the martial character of the time (alia breve), with a strong accent and
petitions of the syllables should be marked Do not separate the phrases indicated by
very clearly and distinctly by the manuals,the the double bars, but play in absolutely strict
pedal part being sustained however in a time, with the exception of the two closing
legato and dignified manner. Although written measures, where a positive ritard may be
ST. GERTRUDE
,Sw. Full
rreparelci. 8'&4', Sw. to Gt
^Ped. 16'&8', Sw. & Gt.toPed.
ARTHUR SULLIVAN
1842 - 1900
(J -.54)
t=^ s
fV "- ^ "-
^
Gt. 'On-ward Chris-tian March - ing as to war.
^ >:4 =f -o-
g fc^ , o
s &^
A
i i i ^ i^ ^ TT
'i
With
^
the
}
cross
r
of
^
Je
^
sus
^^
Go ing
% f
on
-*>-
fore:
f
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')\ f f f
TT"
3x: -O-
A
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1
* tilt 1
Christ
i
the Roy
J
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J
al
^^
Mas
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ter.
r r
Leads a
j
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r
J
gainst the
j
r
foe;
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A
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J J J J — J— ^^
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r
For -ward
f
j
r
in -
r
to
f=f
bat
J
tie,.
r
See, His
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ban-ners
f
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J J J
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offGt.to Fed.
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it t r r r r" t t t r
Sw. <On-ward,Chris-tian sol diers, March-ing as to war
^ it «
A Gt.
m
m -e>-
Gt.
With
m the
i=J:
?^^^
cross of Je -
^
sus,
2^
Go
r?7.
- ing on
E
be
/Ts
<>i>
fore.
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if-
^ ^ E
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/C\
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160
''Adeste Fideles'' commonly known as the was born in Winchester, England, early in
Portuguese Hymn," is generally attributed the 17th century, and died there in 1692.
ADESTE FIDELES
J. READING
(J:,. 6)
1^-^
^ i ^m
Gt.8
r r_ r r
with Full Sw. ,
'y-h l V T r r i
S
Ped.l6'& 8', Sw. & Gt.to Fed.
^ VitJ 4
^=V
^
A
f
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man
i
^
- ger,
1^
lies the King
m =^P-^ of An -
i
gels;
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off Gt.
^ i 7^ 5"
A oA ^
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^f
,Sw.
o
t
come let
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us a dore
r
Him,
i
T
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r
come
—
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let us a dore Him,
^m
Gt.
N#^ f —
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fa#^
^ ?
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f^ ^=^
^
r
Gt.< O come let us a dore Him,, Christ- the Lord.
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J
Gt.to Fed.
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Lesson N9 89
Interludes
The average interlude inserted between dulge in this opportunity for exhibiting their
an abomination to the Lord. This custom may If for any reason the organistwws/'play
have been designed either for the purpose of a little piece" between the verses, he should
furnishing the choir, or congregation, an op- either be prepared to a certain extent, to ex-
portunity to take a long breath, or a desire on temporize in accordence with the laws of cor-
the part of the organist to "show off." In any rect musical construction, or else confine him-
event there should really be no necessity for self strictly to repeating a strain of the tune
playing an interlude after every verse, and which has just been sung.
the less frequently it is introduced, so much In the first case a knowledge of the
the better. There was a time when organ- fundamental laws of harmony and correct
ists considered it the proper thing to play an chord progressions is required , even by those
interlude between every other verse of the who are gifted with musical invention.
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The words of the succeeding verse of the The pupil should therefore avoid in play-
hymn should always determine the style or ing everything of a frivolous and disturbing na-
character of the interlude to be played, and in ture, and cultivate a feeling of devotion in keep-
length the interlude should not exceed eight ing with the spirit of the sanctuary, and while ex-
measures. It stands to reason that the tonali- temporizing or playing even an interlude, he
ty of the hymn-tune must always be preserved, should endeaver to have in mind a definite
and that the interlude shall not modulate into idea of accomplishing something appropriate
remote keys. If the tune happens to be in minor, to the occassion,which shall be of some musi-
the interlude should at least end with amin- cal or aesthetic value.
or,and not a major chord, and vice versa. If he can aid in depicting a correct relig-
It is also logical and sensible to extempor- ious mood, so much the better.
ize in the same metre as that of the tune itself, There is nothing more offensive in a church
and not to change from double to triple time, or service than the playing of long, meaningless,
A melody played upon a solo -stop may be mutilation of the hymn-tunes themselves.We have
utilized in an interlude, if it is appropriate to the seen that the source of an interlude may be deriv-
sentiment of the hymn, but all runs, trills, ar- ed from the sentiment of the words to be found in
peggios or variations, are not only distracting, the succeeding verse of the hymn, but it may also
but woefully out of place in this connection. be constructed upon some motive or characteristic
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interval of the tune itself, which method is term- the utilizing of such characteristic motives, or
In the limited scope of an interlude how- every hymn-tune. For instance; the familiar
ever, the development of a theme is naturally tune, "Seymour" which by the way, is of a theme
very much restricted, and it should be worked byC.M.vonWeber,andis constructed mainly upon
out only in an imitative or sketchy manner. the interval of a major or minor second,name-
f n as
teresting and valuable source of material, in will be seen in the following examples:
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Further analysis will disclose the same intervals in the tenor part:
m N^
In the second and fourth sections of the hymn-tune, the interval of the minor third forms a
A peculiar analogy of the repeated notes in the soprano part of the second section:
^ -#
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and each of these characteristic motives may be utilized in the playing of interludes.
SABBATH
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Arr. from H. G. NAGELI
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write out the characteristic motives to be found in each of them.
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Lesson N9 90
This remarkably fine Canon was orig:inally that the smoothness in the legato playing of
tone lower for the sake of greater convenience A frequent use of the heels will add very
in playing the pedal part, which requires equal much to the general smoothness and ease
smoothness and finish of phrasing as the man- in playing the pedals, not only in this Can-
In order to acquire perfect independence is urged that the student carefully consider
between the hands and feet,it is recommended this phase of his organ playing.
that the pedal part be practiced first alone, In preparing this edition great pains
then with the left hand , and finally with both have been taken not only with the fingering
hands. It would bewail to practice the right and pedalling throughout, but with the mark-
hand part also alone, for the sake of acquiring ing of every individual phrase.
skill in fingering and phrasing. Note for example the opening phrase
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which is broken at the repetition of the A legato. The answer in the tenor part is
natural, and each section is fingered in such phrased and fingered with precisely the
g^ P=gi
3 12 12
8 2
The second note of all phrases of two phrases somewhat less than that , for in-
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In the following measure, the left hand must assist the right hand in playing the alto
part;
and the final note (F) of the soprano part, The movement should be perfectly steady
shortened sufficiently to enable the second throughout, at a metronome tempo of about 72
finger of the right hand to take the half for the quarter notes, and a gradual ritard
note C. made during the last two measures only.
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CANON IN F MAJOR
Opus 39, N9 3
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Lesson N9 91
This exquisite Canon was written for musical charm, especially if the subject, or
the Pedal-Piano, and published in a collect- antecedent , and the answer, or consequent
ion of Six Studies in canonic form for the which follows, are well contrasted in their
contrasts, and is merely a study in dynamics, an extremely effective contrast will be no-
the musical interest lying only in its scien- ticed between the predominating reed tones
tific construction as a Canon between the of the Swell organ, and the bold flute tones
soprano and tenor parts, but when transfered of the Great organ, as follows:
Sw. Reed
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It is understoed of course,that the chords which support the theme, are merely added to
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phrases, Schumann placed a sforzando sign; ly, but only sufficiently however to intensify
(yf), and followed it immediately with a the accentuation. The appoggiaturas through-
piano sign; (/?). These signs we have left out , should be played very short and precede
in the copy, and would suggest at those places the notes of the chord, as follows:
^^^^^m ± ^
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A sharp accent should be placed upon the note, or chord, which immediately follows the
grace note
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Great care must be taken to preserve of this study, and it is urged that a bright,
a uniform staccato touch upon the manuals brisk tempo, be maintained* but without any
and the pedals, and the best results are feverish hurrying. A slight ritard may be
obtained when the hands and the feet are made in measure 82, immediately preceeding
kept rather close to the keys, therefore, do the repetition of the first section, but there should
not raise them too highl Promptness in at be no ritard whatsoever at the end of the piece.
tacking and releasing every note and chord, For the sake of incisiveness,the trills in measures
is a very important feature in the playing 58 and 59, should each begin with the g^ven note,
as follows:
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Canon in B minor, ROBERT SCHUMANN
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CANON IN E MINOR
Op. 21 N9 1
/Sw. All soft 8' stops* Fl. i'
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Lesson N9 94
CANON IN A MAJOR
Op. 21, N9 2
A regular movement, like the swinging of means arbitrary, but the two parts in imitation
a pendulum, should be kept up throughout this should not only contrast in character,but their
graceful Canon. The registration given is by no different qualities of tone must harmonize.
Manuals
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CANON IN F MAJOR
Op. 21 H° 3
/Sw. All 8'&4' stops with Reeds 8' THEODORE SALOME
/>repare<Gi All 8' stops 4 Fl. 4' (without reeds) Sw. to Gt
. Edited by Clarencf Eddy
^Ped. Foundation stops 16'& 8', Sw.4 Gt. to Fed.
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Lesson N9 96
Theme and Variations in A flat, Op. 34
ADOLPH HESSE
In the entire range of organ literature, and yet the choice of stops indicated, which
difficulty, can be found than those in A flat be found quite adequate for the effective
are presented in these Lessons . It will be Emphasis should be made upon defining
seen that great pains have been taken, not each section of the melody, and in carrying
only in the phrasing, but in the fingering out the same plan of phrasing in all the dif-
and pedaling of this edition. In the matter ferent variations, which is found in the first
of registration much has been left to the exposition of the Theme. For example, the
taste and discretion of the individual player, opening phrase of two measures, consists of two
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the second note (Ab in the soprano) of the first measure (Ab) should be repeated, for
division being played like an eighth note. which reason attention is called to the
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The first note of the next phrase must be shortened in order to accent the following-
note:
In the second part of the Theme the shortening of the second note of each phrase against
the sustained note in the alto part, will add a pleasing variety.
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smoothly, but with a careful observance of the mical accents, and individual phrasing.
The second variation consists of a clever direct contrast to the preceeding, and follow-
canon between the soprano and pedal parts, ing variations. It should be played very qui-
therefore the latter should be phrased with etly, with a perfect legato touch and finish
equal care, and made a trifle more prominent. of phrasing. The portion marked for Choir
The third variation (Lesson N? 97) in organ may be played equally well upon the
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The close of this variation was written the difficult reach of a tenth with the right
for the manuals alone. For g-reater facility hand in two of the measures;
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It would be far better to g-ive the lowest notes been changed and simplified in several in-
to the pedals, as has been indicated. stances, especially where the notes assign-
The last variation is very brilliant, but ed to the pedals duplicate those which were
not excessively difficult. It should be taken given to the left hand. The following pas-
in a moderately fast tempo, and played strict- sage, as it appears in the original edition,
if
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Lesson NQ 98
In this composition the famous German dom of expression as possible, the theme being
organist has shown perhaps his greatest skill "brought out" upon the Swell organ with an ef-
as a composer and virtuoso. It is not only fas- fective 8'reed like the Cornopean, or other ex-
cinating for the player, but of unusual interest pressive reed stop. The pedaling has been in-
very broad and majestic style, and with spe- the. phrasing in this variation, should be done
cial pains in attacking the chords, and other in the same manner as was given to the first
voice-parts precisely to-gether. announcement of the Theme, and that the ac-
In defining the phrases care must be tak- companiment requires the same careful treat-
ful study, in fact nothing can be well done with great animation but perfect clearness,
without taking "infinite pains." the rhythm being well defined by means of
The original and very beautiful Theme sharply accenting the triplet figurations and
is similar in form to the one employed by Hesse short chords upon the manual, while the ped-
in his Variations in A flat (Lessons 96 and 07), als are played very legato, for example;
and it should be phrased in the same finished
trifle slower, in order to permit as much free- The fourth variation in A minor should be
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played very quietly (about 72 for the eighth Do not take the tempo too fast however.but at
notes), with soft 8 ft. stops on the Swell manual about 96 metronome for the eighth notes.
and one soft 16ft. stop on the Pedal. If the or- With promptness in attacking and releasing
gan should not possess a Vox Celestisas call- each key, this tempo will insure the desired an-
ed for,the St. Diapason and Salicional should imation and clearne'ss of execution. Great care
be used with the Tremulant, and at the begin- has been taken in dividing the manual parts, so
ning of the Adagio (last three measures of that they may be played with perfect facility
The Finale , or fifth variation, designed for ing of the following passage in the original
Full organ, requires a very brilliant and facile and revised editions:
execution, both upon the manuals and pedals.
Orig"inal edition
Revised edition
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The chords at the close of this variation ing rests their full value. The composition
should be played in strict time and exactly to- ends quietly with the theme, reproduced in its
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