Techniques – Dirty Hammond Blues Licks
In this weeks blog we look at Hammond Organ technique and slooooow them down:
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Tutorial – How do Hammond drawbars work?
About time you may think but this week we ask ourselves what are Drawbars and how do they affect the sound of a Hammond Organ? In this video we go through the basics of building and enhancing a note by using a whole host of mechanics and machinery and probably answer the question “why is…
Tutorial – Hammond C3 vibrato settings
Hi, We are back in landscape mode!! In this weeks vlog we look at the C3 vibrato settings and nerd on a little bit about Jon Lord again. I would like to know what you think of the vibrato settings on your organ too, whether a C3 or a clone what do you think of…
Tutorial – “Burn” by Deep Purple
In this week’s Hammond video blog, there is even more on Hammond technique, bits and bobs that I have learned or enjoy playing. Hopefully its the last of the “portrait” experiment and we can get back to good old fashioned landscape mode next time! This time we kind of fall into the Deep Purple California…
Tutorial – Hammond C3 percussion settings
In these weeks blog we discuss the percussion setting on a hammond what it does and how to use it How do you use your percussion setting? Later I’ll demonstrate the same thing on a Hammond clonewheel and how to achieve the same sound. Have a great week!
Tutorial – Jon Lord style organ licks
Hi folks, This week we go into a few more playing techniques that I have picked up over the years on my Hammond Organ video blog. With more than my usual nod to the king of Hammond Organs Jon Lord from Deep Purple I hope you find this interesting and possibly useful? Remember, get in touch…
Tutorial – Hammond glissando and swoops
Todays video blog looks a Glissando, sliding up to the note or chord and back again. We discuss how to do it and not get hurt! How do *you* do it? See you soon.
Tutorial – Hammond as a Rhythm Instrument
In this weeks video blog we get into some playing techniques: This opening video is about the interesting rhythm capabilities of the Hammond Organ, especially one with dirty contacts! If there is anything that you want to know about or see then please let me know, thanks Nick
A guide to the Hammond C3 organ – Part 2
Hi there, This week on the blog we are going to be looking at what goes on behind the keys, some of the weird and wonderful mechanics that can be found inside the organ
A guide to the Hammond C3 Organ – part 1
Hi folks, In this weeks video blog I quickly run through the front of the C3 and discuss some of the things that we will be talking about in detail in weeks to come: