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A Hammond organ is often found in churches and places of a more serious environment because of its reverent tone. Learn the basics of playing a Hammond B3 from an experienced musician in this free video organ lesson.
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Playing the Hammond B3 organ by ear can be an effective way to develop playing skills. Learn the basics for playing a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
To turn on a Hammond B3 organ, use the start button on the left side of the organ and then let it warm up. Find out how to start up a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The keyboard of the Hammond B3 organ is comprised of the top register, typically used to play bass notes, and the lower register, often used for playing chords. Learn about the top and bottom register of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The draw bars on a Hammond B3 organ are attached to small wires which can be damaged when the draw bars are not played correctly. Play the draw bars of a Hammond B3 organ with tips in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
When playing the draw bars of a Hammond B3 organ, be careful not to pull the draw bars too hard or damage requiring an expensive repair could result. Learn the right way to play Hammond B3 organ draw bars without damaging them in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The percussion settings on a Hammond B3 organ can adjust the pitch of a note, elongate a note and control the harmonics. Find out how to adjust the Hammond B3 organ percussion settings in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The draw bar settings of a Hammond B3 organ can be used to elongate a note, make it more staccato or adjust the harmonics. Shape the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The sound and tone of manual keys of a Hammond B3 organ can be equalized using the organ presets. Personalize the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
Hammond B3 organ players can adjust the high frequencies, low tones and mid-range tones of organ notes. Equalize the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The stops on the Hammond B3 organ are used to stop a sound, harshly or gradually, depending on the presets. Learn how to use the presets and stops of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
Hammond B3 organ players can add tremolo to smooth out notes or spice them up by adding a little shake or tremolo. Learn how to use the tremolo feature of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
Hammond B3 organ players can adjust the volume with the master controls or with foot pedals. Adjust the volume of a Hammond B3 organ using the tips in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The Leslie speaker of the Hammond B3 organ is a rotating speaker which has a volume control that can be adjusted separately from the rest of the organ. Learn how to adjust the volume of the Leslie speaker of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The vibrato control of a Hammond B3 organ can be adjusted with a preset control to create of variety of sounds. Find out how to add vibrato to a Hammond B3 organ sound in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The bass pedals of a Hammond B3 organ can be played while standing up, but try not to stomp too hard on them or they might break. Learn how to use the bass pedals of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an experienced church organist.
The Hammond B3 organ was released to the public in 1934 as a cheaper alternative to expensive pipe organs for churches and places of worship. It makes music readily available to more communities at a cheaper price and was much easier to move if needed. There are still thousands of Hammond B3 organs used today even though the last Hammond was made in the mid 1970s. Their purpose, tone and quality have not lost their luster, and the organ continues to be a very recognizable sound in music today. Forming chords on a Hammond B3 organ is just like playing any other keyboard with white and black keys, so knowing how to play piano means forming chords on a Hammond will come as no challenge. Yet the Hammond has many controls that allow users to adjust the tone of notes far beyond a piano. Using draw bars, foot pedals and tremolo settings, organ players can shape the sound of the Hammond to the needs of a specific piece of music or concert setting. Watch this free lesson on the Hammond organ and become a better organ player.
Geoffrey Killebrew Geoffrey Killebrew is the Music Director for Grace Christian Center Church in Worcester Massachusetts. He has been playing the Hammond organ and keyboards for 8 years. While Killebrew has had some formal instruction, most of his experience has come through playing by ear. Originally from Georgia, Killebrew started off as a drummer. He was introduced to the Hammond organ when he moved to Massachusetts. After hearing the dynamic sound that the organ projected Killebrew endeavored to learn how to play. It did not come easy as most Gospel Organists are self taught and often less than willing to share their "secrets." This hurdle propelled him to become the best organist that he can be while being willing to share his accrued knowledge and experience. This is what Killebrew plans to share with you. It is his hope that you would find these clips informative and that they will inspire your creativity. Feel free to contact him with any questions or encouragements at Geoffreezy@yahoo.com. Be blessed and enjoy.dkdk
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