[2] Mr. Skinner has built some of the finest organs in this country.
[3] Much of Roosevelt's finest work is now being improved by various builders by leathering the lips.
[4] The "Harmonic" principle is described in Dom Bedos' book, published in 1780, as applied to reeds, and Dr. Bédart states that this principle was applied to flutes as early as 1804.
[5] That is to say, the pipes are made double the length actually required, but are made to sound an octave higher by means of a hole pierced half-way up the pipe.
[6] Wedgwood; "Dictionary of Organ Stops," p. 150.
[7] Wedgwood: Ibid., p. 153.
[8] Wedgwood: Ibid., p. 151.
[9] Wedgwood: Ibid. p. 153.
[10] "The Hope-Jones pattern of Muted Viol is one of the most beautiful tones conceivable."—Wedgwood: "Dictionary of Organ Stops," p. 173.
[11] The Erzähler, a modified Gemshorn, is found only in organs built by Ernest M. Skinner.