A single piece of repertoire is the primary focus for each chapter, with preparatory exercises providing the necessary technical work building towards the piece. Each lesson covers four main topics, which are systematically developed: practice methods, registration, fingering and pedalling, and historically-informed interpretation. The method is for keyboard players of any age who are establishing first steps at the organ with or without a teacher. It will also serve more experienced organists who want to improve their technique.

About the Author
Anne Marsden Thomas is one of the most influential organ teachers of today, and has wide experience as a concert and church organist. She has written or edited over twenty books for organists. In 2015 she was awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours, and, in 2017, was the first woman to receive the Royal College of Organists highest decoration, the RCO Medal. Dr Frederick Stocken is a widely-commissioned and performed composer, whose recorded and broadcast music ranges from organ and choral pieces to orchestral works. His publications include not only compositions, but also musicological writing and keyboard tutors. He is a cathedral organist, and a distinguished teacher of organ, music theory, and musicianship at all levels.

Reviews
There is a stream of local, as well as general, wisdom. And it is, importantly, focused not only on technique but also on producing something musical through technique and something which sounds musical to the player. [...] An outstanding achievement. * Francis O'Gorman, Organists Review, December 2020 *
Teachers and performers at every level of attainment should acquire this book without hesitation; it will prove an invaluable and thought-provoking resource. Highly recommended. * Stephen Farr, Choir and Organ, December 2020 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780193518322
Author Anne Marsden Thomas
Page Count 304
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 310mm * 230mm * 22mm