A Handbook of the Organ is a practical guide to the design, construction, and maintenance of pipe organs. The book covers all aspects of organ building, from the physics of sound to the intricacies of keyboard design. It includes detailed instructions for the tuning, voicing, and repair of organs, as well as advice on instrument selection and care. A Handbook of the Organ is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of organ building. 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.