Hammond Organ Complete

Hammond Organ Complete

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Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Book with CD Author: Dave Limina 128 Pages Tunes, Tones and Techniques for Drawbar Keyboards Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Unlike the rest
There are a few good Hammond books out there but this one is the most complete. Drawbar settings, percussion and chorus/vibrato settings, swell pedal and leslie instruction, very thorough. Not only does it take you through a gradual learning process to get the instrument down, you gain some cool licks and stylistic direction along the way.
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April 30, 2008 (Salem, MA) | Helpful Votes: 14 | Rating: 5

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The secret to creating funky sizzles and classic Hammond sounds is mastering the combined use of the drawbars, expression pedal, and the Leslie speaker speed switch. Sound intimidating? It doesn't have to be! This hands-on guide takes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ, one skill at a time. You'll learn to: play gospel, R&B, jazz, blues, funk and rock; achieve fantastic special effects; understand all the parts of the organ and how to use them; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 21 exercises, plus performance demos of 8 songs, with minus-organ versions so you can jam along! "A fantastic introduction to all aspects of playing the B3 organ. Definitely worth checking out." - John Medeski Top to learn more

One of the few Hammond methods around
I thought there were no Hammond methods, but somehow I found this one, and it's a good starting point for neophytes of the B-3 and drawbar organs. Don't expect it to disclose all the techniques you heard on Jimmy Smith's records, but it can be really useful as a reference book. The addition of the CD is absolutely essential: a good feature from the author.It's a fairly good catalogue of riffs, although I wish it focused a lot more on funk and jazzy riffs (there are some good examples, however -but not enough nor representative) than on poppy ballads and clichés.Anyway,at least it can lend some help to us forgotten organists and lovers of the Hammond!
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November 18, 2002 (Madrid Spain) | Helpful Votes: 49 | Rating: 4

Enough information to get you started on the hammond (and cool CD)
I have this book, (not like the reviewer who gave it 1 star without reading or owning the book)and I think it's full of interesting information regarding functions and controls on a hammond organ, various playing techniques and the concept and theory behind creating registrations with the drawbars for different styles of music. Also the Cd is very well played and contains a number of nice pieces of music to play-a-long, plus some voicing techniques, bass lines for the left hand and some soloing techniques. It's not a course on improvisation, but rather an overview of the hammond organ and its possibilities, with music examples played with a full band to put it all in context. Most of the info here can be applied to hammond clones as well (as long as they have drawbars) like korg cx3 nord c1 nord electro, roland vk series , the new hammonds xb1 xk3 etc. So, even more for the players of this new generation keyboards, the philosophy behind the B3 is explained here with enough detail to...
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September 22, 2007 (Miami, Florida) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 4

The Hammond Organ: An Introduction to the Instrument and the Players Who Made it Famous

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The way a book should B
When I get a book on a subject of interest this is how I like it to be. Faragher's book delivers with a wealth of text, info, history, workings and personalities. He allows his own prefences to be known while keeping an open mind towards the readers' tastes.Loaded with great photos throughout, both b&w and color, showing various model Hammonds, players, and clear internal and external shots of many Hammond and Leslie models.This is not a "blue book" and does not give all specs for every model but provides applicable info for comparing (and selecting) between differing models. Thankfully, the author includes a section on Hammond's solid state organs and then on to past and current digital organs. I'm not a fan of digital organs but this addition is very welcomed with quotes direct from the creators and gave me a better understanding of differing approaches to the makers of digital organs.The artist biography / discography takes up nearly half the book's pages...
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December 30, 2011 (Uruguaiana, RS Brasil) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

Essential
This book is fundamental to any enthusiast/fanatic for the brilliant inventions of Laurens Hammond and Don Leslie.Even if you've read books like "Beauty in the B" or "The Hammond Organ Key Master", buy this book. It is worthwhile, adding a lot of information about models, operation, musicians, etc.No full-page images here, but many interesting - and some rare - pictures which are not listed in the other two books mentioned.In the same way, no techniques or exercises. The focus is all (in more than 380 pages) about the Hammond and Leslie and the legends that helped turn them into classical instruments.Although a great job of research, a exception due to the fact that so many talented artists are not mentioned by the author, including myths as Alan Hawkshaw, Art Neville (The Meters) and Eumir Deodato and new exponents as The Link Quartet, New Mastersounds, Diplomats of Solid Sound, Sugarman 3, McLemore Avenue, Big Organ Trio, Ari Borger, etc...
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December 20, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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This book includes everything from various models from the original 1935 Model A tube/tone wheel organs, to the solid-state (transistor) era, to the current digital age, with production dates and photos for each. The book also provides a complete history of the Hammond tone cabinets, as well as the famous Leslie speaker, from the first models through the present, with photos and technical data for each. Scott Faragher's account of the demise of the original company, its limbo, and its rebirth is supplemented by many observations from former and current employees of both the original and the new companies. Also included is a comprehensive buyers' guide telling where to find and buy a vintage organ, what to look for, which models to avoid, and what to pay, as well as important technical tips. More than 200 artists in all fields who recorded using the Hammond organ are profiled, with pertinent discographies and photos. Among the many world-famous organists who have contributed to this book through interviews and observations are James Brown, Brian Auger, Goldy McJohn (Steppenwolf), Jimmy Greenspoon (Three Dog Night), Richard "Groove" Holmes, Joey DeFrancesco, Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic), Gregg Rolie (Santana), Rev. Charles Hodges (Al Green), Lenny Dee, Rod Argent (The Zombies, Argent) Greg Hatza, Hank Marr, Gene Ludwig, Melvin Rhyne (The Wes Montgomery Trio), Al Kooper (Blues Project, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan), Carlton Lattimore (Joey Dee and the Starliters). Top to learn more

Organ-Ized: All-Star Tribute to Hammond B3 Organ

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The Hammond Organ Key Master

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Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Published by Backbeat Books 160 Pages Author: Steve Lodder Know the Players, Play the Music by Steve Lodder Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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THANK YOU, MR LODDER !
This volume is a worthy complement to MARK VAIL'S 'HAMMOND ORGAN: BEAUTY OF THE B' & a worthy addition to any library belonging to a serious Tone-wheel practitioner. It's more of a musician's work book than Vail's own offering (which in itself, contains a sizeable compendum of Organ licks, & tips from the stars) & includes a very helpful cd to accompany the musical examples provided in the latter half of the book. Like Mark Vail, Mr Lodder is a formidable source of Hammond knowledge; his text, as well as the notated examples, covers the gamut of 20th (as well as 21st) Century tonewheel music. What seperates the authors of B3-generated music from Scholar experts of other instruments is the exuberant ENTHUSIASM & PASSION they bring in their literary offerings. To my knowledge,for that matter, I do not ever recall meeting a Hammond (or clonewheel) player who lacked enthusiasm in anything concerning this instrument(s). It's a world in itself. That SOUND ! That SWIRL ! Anyone who swears...
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February 9, 2011 (NY state) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5

Great Book
For a Hammond organ player it is a must read. Just wish it was in a spiral notebook. Other than that it is probabbly one of the best books out there.
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March 14, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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A hands-on history and tutorial on one of the greatest keyboards ever. Professional session player Steve Lodder's Classic Hammond Organ explores the history of this enduringly popular instrument and examines some of the best performers to get their hands on the twin manuals. The book features: * Analysis of the styles of Jimmy Smith, Rick Wakeman, Jon Lord, and Keith Emerson among others. * Expert instruction on a variety of Hammond exercises designed to get you playing in the style of the greats. * An accompanying CD that provides support audio for these exercises. Top to learn more

Useful info despite what others say
I found the drawbar setting info quite useful and accurate so far. Overall I am very happy with the book, the photos, the info, all good. Cd is cool too.
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April 22, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

The Hammond Organ - Beauty in the B: Second Edition (Keyboard Musician's Library)

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Comprehensive Hammond and Leslie Info Under One Roof
Previous to the publcation of Vail's book, newcomers seeking to penetrate the mystique surrounding the Hammond organ had to rely on a diffuse smattering of sources for information. Most such sources are commercial: technicians, restorers, shops dealing in vintage musical gear, etc. Though many of these specialists are deeply knoweldgable and provide great products and services, it's a small and competitive community, which can make it difficult for the curious novice to get objective information. As a younger keyboard nut, I personally bugged enough of those people to learn that most do not have the time or energy to play the role of educator, especially if a sale is not imminent. Playing this role is exactly the point, though, when you have a book to sell, and Vail approaches this task with a thoroughness, integrity, and love of the subject that make this one of the best books of its kind. No. it's not an exhaustive technical reference, nor the end-all of any debate about the...
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October 26, 2003 (Santa Barbara, CA, USA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

Thorough and real, Vail's book is a good read
As a Hammond B3 player for more years than I'd like to admit, I WILL admit I enjoyed this book tremendously. Now, it's not a tech manual, but I thought the book was laid out very well. It gave a good description of who Laurens Hammond was, such as being inventor of the electric clock. When doing research there's always gonna be some folks out there who may disagree with some statement, but that's just natural. I think that Mark Vail did an incredibly thorough job of researching this instrument and its history. He showed that he has a personal interest in it as well. A lot of people can just write a book 'cause they're paid to, but Mark has passion for the B. He showed it all the way through. I liked the reproductions of some of the original brochures, with the pictures of the different models. I remember those from when I was a kid -- my mother went to buy a Hammond and brought those brochures home. Quite often when I'm talking with someone about a particular model, I'll take out...
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March 2, 2004 (Burns, TN USA) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5

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Now fully updated, The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs, as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator, drawbar harmonics, percussion, scanner vibrato and other innovations, as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus - B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying, restoring, and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs, Leslie cabinets, and B-3 masters at work. Top to learn more

Hammond XK-3c Drawbar Organ

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The Hammond XK-3c Drawbar Organ follows in the footsteps of the award-winning Hammond XK-3, known around the world as the new B-3. The Hammond XK-3 has become the definitive must-have keyboard for dedicated organ player who demand nothing but the best.This musical instrument does what has never been done before - offering you the classic "tone-wheel" sound by utilizing 96-digital tone wheels. This Vase III sound generator now makes it possible to reproduce all of the characteristics of the vintage Hammond B-3. Additionally, the Hammond XK-3 houses two internal vacuum tubes that will change continuously from pre-amp mode to overdrive mode via control knob. The Hammond XK-3 organ also includes 12 reverse color key presets, 3 sets of drawbars, a 2-rotor digital Leslie, and a 6 -position rotary VIBRATO/CHORUS KNOB, all the features you would expect to find on a Hammond Vintage B-3. Top to learn more

Great organ
This is a great organ sounds like the orignal Hammond B3. But if you want a cheaper one get the Yamaha Motif Xk. Good thing is it is portable unlike the actual Hammond B3.
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March 21, 2011 (Oh USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4