How to Play Organ Tones on Stage Pianos

[@MathieuFiset]

I'm surprised it's not mentioned here but a very important thing for any organist is to be able to control the volume easily, usually with a pedal. If you're watching any organist, you'll notice that they are constantly adjusting their volume with the volume pedal of the organ. It's actually the only way you can play with dynamics on a organ, because the keys are not velocity sensitive like a piano.

[@PeteCalandra]

making it breathe!

[@othonielsantos9587]

Wow very good point. Excellent

[@madness8556]

Very nicely written.

[@elleondejuda4681]

Very true man. Can I ask you something… what is the best thing for you , real faders or digital faders ?

[@MathieuFiset]

@@elleondejuda4681 Real faders are definitely faster to change on the fly and I guess it "feels" better to play with them. Personally the digital faders are all I've got so I can't really compare...but for my playing style it's good enough and it's easier to recall a saved preset of digital faders, because they will just reset to where they should be in the saved patch...while the "real" faders will reset...but they won't move to the saved location, so it might be a bit confusing to recall presets but the faders are not at the right place. Long story short...it all depends on your preferences and how much do you want it to feel like a real organ !

[@JacobDupre]

I agree with everyone who has mentioned the volume pedal. I decided to focus on dialing in sounds with the draw bars in this vid, but maybe I'll do one including the volume pedal in the future. For anyone who isn't a seasoned organ player, the volume pedal can be awkward and take some getting used too (especially if you're a pianist who is used to operating the sustain pedal). I've made good use of the modulation wheel on Nord for volume adjustments as an alternative to a volume pedal.

[@TylerJamesPryor]

This is a great video and it couldn’t be more perfect timing for me. Love Sweetwater

[@Surferess]

Dude! You're my hero. This was incredibly helpful to me. Thank you!

[@Greenriver842]

The Hammond organ is the electric guitar of the keyboard instruments, very powerful sound

[@joelb9832]

you might want to check out a keytar:) but completely agree, the hammond organ is stunning

[@edunabie]

nah, your thinking of a clav... just like an electric guitar!

[@phosferrax]

Have to say, really great tutorial. You should consider diving in with a video solely dedicated the differences in how you approach playing over a song with a piano vs an organ.

[@IroquoisPliskin2000]

What an awesome video for piano players!

[@Treezycane24]

This was very helpful and insightful, for years I've always been asked to play the mains so when asked to play organ im like a fish out of water 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ so I will definitely use this new-found knowledge

[@tedwilliams3492]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@obwanz1921]

Good job! Very practical tips! Also helps a lot to use a volume pedal, and also use overdrive as well!

[@rio197]

Perfect timing, I've been curious about how a Hammond player plays! Thanks for the video.

[@micheleziliotti503]

Very interesting: clear explanations and very useful tips, thank you for them. It would be great to see more videos from yourself about playing techniques, demonstrated with the Nord Stage 3 :)

[@lenmusic123]

Wonderful tips - thank you!

[@thepit3456]

Hi sweetwater and Jacob! Thanks for the vid. I have a video jamming on my stage 3. I have created some awesome sounds but my organ skills are still not so great... Hopefully this video will help me improve that part! Thanks for the tips!

[@hugoapresname]

Thank you for sharing bro 👊 I would go to your gig 😊

[@chrisc8891]

Thank you ! What do you recommend for the reverb and distortion setting?

[@ramonhardcastle8556]

Really great video more than helpful, and the tip from other guys on swell pedal looks another bit of help thanks and good luck R.L.H

[@allandall1193]

Thanks!!!👍

[@marcellpethoe]

Thanks

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Great Video. Wonderful Musicianship and teaching abilities :)

[@thejasonbarrows]

Man this video was just what I was looking for. Would have loved to hear some practical tips on how to use the tonewheel either for Leslie or volume. Also, Frick. Do Jacob’s chops come in powder form I can add to my morning smoothie? I mean, you’re Sweetwater....you can get anything right? 🤣

[@nofuneral1790]

Did you have different drawbar settings for the lower keys you're just quick tapping with your palm?

[@bloemundude]

I may have heard "Soul Kitchen" by the Doors.

[@BarcelosDiogo]

Muito obrigado pelo vídeo!

[@cbraudmusic]

"Tell Mama" by Etta James!

[@JacobDupre]

Correct!

[@cozymusic3000]

Is interesting that in the later models of Nord, you cannot adjust the amount of Chorus or phaser that’s a feature only in Nord electro two, which to me is a sort of downgrade in later models

[@musicflowsnolimits4291]

What number was this on organ for Nord?

[@dannuttle9005]

Gimme a minute to reel my jaw up off the floor

[@rkharper]

Im neither, but enjoyed the tips anyway, as I dabble sometimes in my homestudio with keys. So, thank you!

[@A7XAvA]

thanks Diego Luna, that was a great tutorial!

[@JacobDupre]

🤣

[@ricseehu]

First step: buy the compact stage3 with physical drawbars and 73 semi-weighted waterfall keys.

[@JONREHN]

Might said something on distorsion. Allmost all organs in pop/rock are more or less distorted.

[@anthonygiambusso2652]

Is that Tell Mama?

[@charlesaloserij9596]

Dammmm

[@lauriekibblewhite]

It's an expression pedal ...

[@allandall1193]

😁Bro forgive me please I'm jealous 🤗

[@bloo-d4421]

That's a Keybord.

[@carterthiessen2664]

He clicks a button and the organ is instantly on?? You want a real organ sound its gotta be one you have to start with a starter motor, then flip the run motor on and wait for the tubes to warm up, then flip the Leslie on.

[@saintbees2088]

Sounds like a nord, not a hammond