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  General Information about Pipe Organs
    Where to Begin?
    What does an organ cost?
    Important Elements in Evaluating Organs
 
  Acoustics
    Sound Production in Organ Pipes: A Primer
    Acoustics and Frame Wall Construction
 
  Musical Topics
    Introducing a New Instrument
    The Résonance Concept
 
  Drawings
    Organ Pitch Diagram and Table
    Slider Windchest
    Electro-pneumatic Windchest
 
  Environment & Maintenance
    Temperature & Humidity
    Tuning
 
  Links
    Professional Organizations: Performers
Professional Organizations: Builders
General Information & History
Competitions & Festivals
Seminars, Workshops & Study Opportunities
Books, Magazines, Recordings & Broadcast Media