Drawbars & Percussion
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Jazz and Pop Drawbar Registrations
On the Hammond Organ, any harmonic may be emphasized individually, or on the other hand, eliminated completely.
Even the fundamental may be eliminated. Because of this fact, many unusual and striking effects can be developed.
A POP ORGAN TONE - 80 0000 008
The above is an example of what can be done using the Drawbars to create new sounds. This is a very popular
combination used by many pop organists. The effect of two harmonics five octaves apart gives a beautiful tone color
for playing slower songs or ballads.
A JAZZ ORGAN TONE - 88 8000 008
There are many hundreds of Drawbar combination which are not imitative of any instrument, but which are immediately
recognized as "Hammond Sounds". The above combination is an example. The basic Hammond Organ jazz sound is
gotten with the first three Drawbars, such as 88 8000 000. When the last white Drawbar is used along with the first three
Drawbars, a very pleasing effect is created. For playing slower songs, you may wish to try a little less of the last white
Drawbar - for example, 88 8000 005. The 8th harmonic will still be heard, but will not be as prominent.
HA<O> SKX Owner’s Playing Guide
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