Quick Comparison of Organ Method Books

Quick Comparison of Organ Method Books

All these books include technical instruction, practice exercises and explanation of how the organ functions. The differences lie in the approach to learning and how in-depth each book goes into organ music technique and history. All assume familiarity with playing piano or keyboard.

	First Organ Book Our best selling method book Very comprehensive introduction to organ technique Easy to understand Great for children and adults 25 pages of easy organ music Much of the material can be played immediately with a minimum of technique Introduction to MIDI 200 pages
	The New Oxford Organ Method A single piece is the primary focus for each chapter to build your repertoire Technical exercises Each lesson covers four main topics, which are systematically developed: practice methods, registration, fingering and pedaling, and historically-informed interpretation Also an excellent choice for musicians looking to improve their technique 279 pages
	Organ Technique: Modern and Early Articulated method for early pieces Modern, legato technique for post-1750 music Information on how to accompany anthems and solos Adapting piano and orchestral accompaniments to the organ Large spiral bound book 381 pages
	Organ For Primary (Level 1) Great for children and adults Quizzes and crosswords Lots of pictures for visual learning Focuses on playing for a church congregation Music of the Latter Day Saints First of a 3 volume set Spiral bound book 104 pages

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