Jon Lord 101 Tutorial For Keyboard Players

[@scottg2794]

Yes. The keyboardist struggle. It took me decades of playing synths to realize a hammond is our most powerful instrument. Love the story at the end. Signed, luv.

[@UniverseofKeys]

The struggle is real! Thanks for watching :)

[@fuckyoutube3000]

Had to sell my Hammond and leslie because of a move😢. Also had a celeste. Digital simulations just don't feel the same

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@UniverseofKeys Although Jon use the Leslie on Stormbringer again. On Machine Head and In Rock, he switched back and forth between Leslie and Marshall.

[@wicksp335]

I bet you never wanted to clean the keys ever again after Lord Jon played it!!! Great story to tell the grandchildren. He was a fabulous musician, part of my life since I was 14. Thanks for sharing that, I'm near to tears!!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed the vid!!! Love Jon Lord :) Thanks for watching!!

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@UniverseofKeys So, did you clean up the Hammond ever again, after Jon was playing it?

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@tieukhavu8832 yes, lol, it was my touring organ for 15 years and is now my studio organ. Record on it every day.

[@ukguitarnoodle]

I'm a rock guitarist who's just got a keyboard. I'm going to riff on Perfect Strangers and Space Truckin'! Thanks man

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for checking it out!!

[@irafutterman5557]

I was always amazed by the sound of The Deep Purple Hammond, it sounded like he squeezed every last bit of oxygen from the pipes. Well knowing he played through a Marshall cleared up the mystery .Thank You much!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulromsky9527]

Marshall tube amps have superior compressive distortion which is warmer and less harsh clipping distortion than from transitor amps. I think he also used just a subtle amount of spring reverb somewhere.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Jon was a master of the legato technique when playing the Hammond. I remember reading an interview where he discussed this. He said that many players play the Hammond as if they were playing the piano. You can do that, but it will sound just like that. He went on to stress the importance of the legato technique which he worked damn hard at to become a master of it. Jon (and Keith) are my heroes. I grew up playing classical piano. Jon taught me that one need not choose either rock or classical, but can do both. I am still not over his passing. Thankfully, he left us a lot of great music.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Yes agreed such a legacy, thanks for your comment Jim!

[@paulromsky9527]

I agree, there is no sustain pedal on a organ, so legato is important. On my DX7 synthesizer, it can use the sustain pedal for all voices... so it could be used on and organ voice but it is not normally needed. Pipes (actual or synthesized) have slow attacks and releases (especially in the bass), so you get some ligato automatically when plaing presto or faster on organs.

[@rb8058]

Awesome explanation. So there’s a Deep Purple song “Gypsy’s Kiss” that I always thought had this brilliant Blackmore section in it, and now I realize it was Jon Lord mimicking the guitar licks in time with Blackmore. Simply brilliant.

[@UniverseofKeys]

It really brilliant and so useful!! Thanks a lot for watching :) Mike

[@jaiveersingh3415]

We need more people like him to make more videos discussing about creativity of music and what actually musicians do! This might be one of the most helpful videos I've found ;)

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for the compliments! And thanks for watching my channel :) Mike

[@jmack619]

Its like discovering the holy grail. in my room!!

[@kenan_keys]

I was smiling throughout your tutorial...this is such a treat! Thank you so much...such a lovely tribute to one of the greatest keys player and a symbol for all us musicians (especially keys player)

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much!

[@davebruton5731]

Thanks for sharing this with all of us ! He's a Legend and a surely missed by all . Now HE'S PLAYING FOR " THE LORD " .

[@UniverseofKeys]

He sure is!!

[@jodalry]

I used to play piano in a local church for the services when I was around 15 years old. I then progressed to the organ in the church and discovered your ‘crab walking’ on my own but didn’t know at the time it was a recognised technique! It great to hear someone else refer to it after all this time. 🙂👍🏻 Jon Lord was always one of my keyboard heroes! 😎 Edit: meant to say, my other kb hero was Ray Manzarek of course!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Good heroes to have!! Thanks for watching Jon!!

[@michaelleroi9077]

I’m 59, never really played except as a kid. I got a free one from CL and am learning. This lesson comes from THE ROCK GODS! Thank You!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@Digibeatle09]

Great video - back in the 70s a school friend of mine - who was a big Bowie fan -grudgingly remarked that the last few mins of the live version of Smoke on the Water ( on the Made in Japan album) - Jon Lord playing a melody derived from some basic notes of the song against Ritchie Blackmore’s continued belting out of the famous riff - was musically very inventive - that ending (culminating in each of them answering each other’s instrument before Gillan concludes with “Burn It !”) still gives me goosebumps to this day !

[@UniverseofKeys]

Cool story thanks!

[@JoolsGuitar]

I love Jon Lord. That's a beautiful story you have there

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for checking it out! Jon Lord was the man :)

[@keithbutler2222]

Jon lived down the road form me. I never met him but I have come across his nephew ,Tom, on the local bands circuit. Total hero of mine and the best keyboard sound in rock. Damn I wish I had a Leslie and the van and roadies to go with it 🙂

[@UniverseofKeys]

That is so cool!! thank you for the comment!

[@richardcabrejo532]

What a Story!!! I also enjoyed the lesson. Can't wait for the. next lesson.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@terelldavis]

Subscribed!! Finally got a 122 Leslie....need a 6-9 pin adaptor.....they’re not easy to find...found 1/4” adapter B-3 someday!! (Using SK1)

[@wicksp335]

The inverted 5th was probably the single most important thing I learned for rock organ, thank you!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad to hear!! All the best, Mike

[@cuadroplastico4047]

Hi, there. I was surprised and delighted to find out that the exact thing that happened to me when first hearing my master Jon Lord had happened to another person in the world. I was shocked to hear him play the Machine Head songs and mixing it all up with that classical-music touch. He was unique to me back then and still is. That is why I also went into music until this very day. Thanks for the video, man. Glad to have seen you here.

[@UniverseofKeys]

He was an innovator for sure!! Thanks for watching!!

[@rohintonirani1685]

i saw them live in India, in 1995 and went to see DP mainly because of Jon Lord. You are soo lucky to have met him..

[@UniverseofKeys]

In India!!! That is so cool!!! Yes it was quite a life experience to meet him. Such a gentle well spoken man. Thanks for watching!!

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Lord of the Hammond. My whole family except me played Piano. My Grandmother was great but her sister played a Hammond. They had to pull me away from the Hammond because as a young child I loved the power of the Hammond. So I became a huge Deep Purple Fan when I first heard the In Rock Album. Mark ll was a power house with Gillan, Blackmore, Paice and Lord. It just blew me away. Thanks for the video!

[@UniverseofKeys]

I agree, he inspired many and continues to do so!! Thanks for watching!!

[@g.e.5723]

Ok, I'm 63, I literally wore out my vinyl copy of "Made in Japan", as a 7th or 8th grader. I remember every note of John's from that album. Your enthusiasm and your presence/presentation are a delight to watch. I now gotta check out your channel.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!

[@BeSmarterFaster]

As a lifetime Jon Lord fan myself I really enjoyed the personal aspects of your story. Thank you for posting this video. I enjoyed it. (D.P. 'Mark I' version came out with Hush when I was in High School and had just starting to play organ in bands.) I have performed under the stage name Zed Maestro, for the past couple of decades,with a custom software-driven rig and play through a Marshall half stack so that I can recreate the tones that the great Jon Lord has left ringing in my ears for decades.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed, Jon Lord has had a huge influence on so many of us, his legacy lives on!! Thanks for checking out the video. All the best!

[@BeSmarterFaster]

@@UniverseofKeys Glad to get a personal note back. I'm also a big believer in connecting that way with my viewers. We're also connected on FB, where I use my stage name.

[@RonMcKenzie-bw7iq]

Great video. I recall going to music classes as a kid in Aberdeen and we were taught not to use consecutive fifths. Thank the LORD for JON. As a Hammond organ player in the 60s and the 70s. I was once scolded by my classical piano teacher for committing a major crime. Actually I pointed out that Bach would use consecutive fifths in so much of his music but the teacher held her ground and said I am not Bach. Great days. Still playing today in London pubs but on guitar. The B3 was a beast to hump around until the 80s came along with the advance of technology. Thanks for the video. Get exactly where you are coming from. Jon Lord was my hero and God Rest His Soul. Correct me if I am wrong. I think he played through a Selmer Leslie at one time not just the 145 and other similar models. Iused a Selmer Leslie and it produced a rasping raging rotating whirlwind of sound.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for the note Ron!! You know... I have to admit i have never heard of a Selmer Leslie so now I have another gear rabbit hole to research.... Love it!! All the best man, Mike

[@RonMcKenzie-bw7iq]

@@UniverseofKeys I think Jon Lord used it at times. As did Keith Emerson and several others. The one I used was a twin 12" with a built in 100 watt Selmer amp like the old treble and bass 100s. It was used also with guitars especially the Stones and the Small Faces' Steve Marriot. A bruiser and a real crunchy sound. Powerful. I loved it. At the start of your video you mentioned the Hammond having to compete with guitars. Know exactly what you mean. Oh dearie me. But the Selmer competed and no question. Cheers my friend. Take care and big love. Ron

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@RonMcKenzie-bw7iq Awesome information!! Thank you :)

[@choimdachoim9491]

It was rules like that which caused me to spend the past 46 years ignoring and forgetting the 5 years I spent in college as a Music Composer major. The odd thing to me was that half the professors were in Jazz Bands and Modern Music groups but still gave out "F's" for not following the "rules."

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@choimdachoim9491 Learn the rules and then immediately break them ;) Innovation not replication. It's a thing!

[@pauldown8621]

The best Jon lord tutorial on youtube and the web. Jon Lord is a legend! thank you soo much for the awesome lesson. Also what an awesome story.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Paul :)!!

[@Rigbysalad]

I’ve never been jealous of meeting somebody until now. Hold onto that organ and pass it down to each generation of your family. That’s is a piece of history.

[@PrimeAspect]

Thank you! I'm a synth guy and having these very simple Hammond lessons is really helpful! I didn't realize how much inverted 5ths would improve my sound!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Great to hear :)

[@dukelawrence5830]

Very well explained. Makes me want to pull out the Leslie. Thanking you

[@UniverseofKeys]

Nothing like a Leslie! Thanks for watching Duke :) Mike

[@viniruggi]

What an amazing experience, my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much!!

[@5instruments1986]

I’m a longtime fan of Jon Lord myself, and I loved the tutorial. But damn, what a hell of a story! I have never really played a Hammond organ, so I’ll have to bear that in mind if I ever do. I am very glad you managed to save their gig, AND get to meet the late great Jon Lord at the same time! Amazing job, and opportunity!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching, it was an amazing experience. Jon was a gentleman and was very gracious. Nice when you meet you heroes and they are nice :) And what a player!

[@jamesa901]

Awesome tutorial! I'm very similar to you - first heard DP when I was a preteen, moved from classical piano to synths and cover bands in my late teens and twenties. I was in bands that did Lazy, Highway Star, Never Before, so many great tunes. Playing DP in a great cover band with an audience that's into you is one of the best experiences on the planet. We figured out pretty much everything you mentioned - removing the third, getting the fifth on the bottom, and that all-important timing. Jon & Richie knew exactly how to give and take, compliment and lead, and Ian & Rodger knew exactly how to lay the groundwork. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@jebmcgovern3744]

I can't help thinking this could be a popular series. incorporating tips, styles, lessons etc. of some of rocks greatest keyboardist. Keep em coming

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for this Jeb! Appreciate the support :)

[@gmedeiros5748]

Very simple but it helps as it can be overlooked searching for complexities . Glad to stumble on this instruction Thanks

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!!

[@DayanSelwyn]

Awesome video, A perfect treat for my hero..

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!!

[@speedunknown]

Beautiful story. My heart goes out to you. I can only imagine the elation you must feel as you relive this moment over and again. The Lord has truly blessed you to no end. Thank you for sharing this story with me personally. It gives me hope that someday I might meet my heroes too. God bless.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for your comment John!! I really appreciate you checking the video out... All the best!! Mike

[@Kleevens]

Since the Hammond Jon Lord style and the MiniMoog the guitarists got a bit afraid of the keyboardist.....😂 Very nice lecture and demo !

[@UniverseofKeys]

Haha they sure did! Thanks for watching!!

[@rosskendall3310]

Wow, got Jon Lord to sign your B-3! Just the autograph alone makes that organ special. Most cool!

[@UniverseofKeys]

It was an amazing experience, thanks for watching!!

[@Boomsterblak]

the inverted fifth's pure genius..i halfed figured out as a guitarist what was going on dropping the thirds but just chalked the sound up to not having the distortion..as soon as i heard your inverted fifth i go aww...exactly...thanks for this...not using pentatonics in rock,country,blues(as well as a few other styles) might make it hard for anyone to recognize the style..lol...awesome thank you

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! It's simple but it really works :)

[@beat2009]

In addition to premium content, I appreciate the aesthetic and ambiance of the room.

[@UniverseofKeys]

🙏Thank you!! I definitely has a vibe:)

[@richreid7098]

Excellent. I've been a Jon Lord fan for over 50 years. I really enjoyed this.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Rich :) All the best!

[@jaijeffcom]

That is a charming story about saving the day for the DP concert.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Was a very surreal experience, Thanks for watching!!

[@crankjazz]

Blackmore did the same. Purple were very modal. Bach used the 5th on the bottom quite a lot.

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Wow that’s a cool back story on your B3. I had a kinda famous B3 too .. it was the house organ for the Los Angeles Forum, it had four Leslie switches on it (but I only used one with a 122) Mine got stolen around 1990 .. loaned it to a guy and he sold it and took off out of the country 😡 I was a big John Lord fan and studied classical piano too in my teen years. Cool video .. thanks 👍

[@UniverseofKeys]

Oh man, sounds like a cool instrument and sorry it was stolen!! Thanks for sharing!

[@erva1976]

Perfect strangers 😊 My favourite song too, although the solo on Burn is out of these world.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Yea Burn!! So good 🎹🎹🤟🔥

[@screenarts]

Saw Deep Purple at the Cow Palace in 72 with Electric light orchestra. Space trucking people were throwing sparklers from the upper seats they stopped playing for good reason. There were no more sparklers, awesome days.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Great story that's cool!!

[@mishasurkoff626]

What a wonderful tutorial and a story about Jon Lord! Thank you. I really enjoyed the video.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you I am happy you enjoyed it :)

[@barewolf3]

Great lesson and story. I’ve been playing Smoke on the Water incorrectly for ** years

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching :)

[@harmax53]

I'm a child of the 60's/70's and also play keys of this era in a few bands - so yeah Jon Lord is in my DNA. I 100% agree with you, blues scale/minor pentatonics in their many variations are the bread and butter of this whole genre of playing ..... inverted 5ths is pretty much the basis of what I already do, not out of instruction or tuition but out of pure instinct, as that 5th /8th position is the perfect springboard to launch straight into blues scale riffs ...

[@UniverseofKeys]

Jon Lord wrote the book! Thanks for watching :)

[@barryrammer7906]

I believe Jon Lord is the best of all time. 1 Lord 2 Emerson and 3 Wakeman. Excellent analysis thank you

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@saulevans1088]

Fantastic story. One of my heroes. A super nice guy.

[@UniverseofKeys]

:)

[@nelsono4315]

my number 1 hard rock keys man. his Hammond work was phenomenal! a true master

[@UniverseofKeys]

I agree :)

[@KJWalda]

I've been playing the organ since I was 12. I am now 52. I have always had a passion for hammond organs since childhood. It is only a pity that the teaching methods of my youth have never appealed to me. Admittedly, learning chords and musical notes has been helpful. But I've always "had to" play music that didn't really appeal to me. Especially the theoretical part is difficult for me. What strikes me about your teaching method is that you can, so to speak, play music within half an hour and also understand what you are doing. I can honestly say that I have never had so much fun playing the organ before. I am sure that if I had had organ lessons like this in my childhood, I would have been a better organist now. Thanks for the helpful lessons that make me feel like I'm finally really playing Hammond organ.

[@UniverseofKeys]

What an amazing message!! Thank you so much for this. I am so happy this is helping you :) All the best!! Mike

[@awaken77]

Very useful. im self-learning keyboard playing in rock band and Jon Lord is a big inspiration

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching :)

[@miikdaniels1439]

I just got an A-100, thank you so much for your expertise!! Very informative. Im a guitar player and am just starting to learn Hammond. And you are the first John Lord teacher I stumbled across!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!! Enjoy the A100, love those! Mike

[@acreguy3156]

Your info is gold. Many thanks!! It's so nice when pro players are willing to share their secrets. Rock on!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Happy to help :)

[@briox888]

Love this, as a guitar player and aspiring keys player your video's are excellent! Love the Lord story!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Appreciated!! Thanks for watching :)

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Excellent tips. The name Jon Lord alone speaks volumes...

[@UniverseofKeys]

It sure does!! Thanks so much for watching!! All the best, Mike

[@DarkSideofSynth]

@@UniverseofKeys Thank YOU. Have a nice w.e.

[@eduardorajabally28]

Wow!!! What a story in the end... Jon Lord is just the best...

[@UniverseofKeys]

I agree, I am a big fan! Thanks so much for checking out my channel, Mike

[@ssadams]

I started out on organ as a kid. I learned or found by playing these kind of techniques. I remember playing some jazz organ at school and my piano friends were amazed at how well I could come up with cords. It’s definitely different than playing piano which I never learned to play. Great video btw i love how you showcased John. He was my favorite rock keyboardist. 👍

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for sharing your story Scott! It is definitely a different world from Piano..... And Jon Lord was the man!! Thanks for watching :)

[@larryn2682]

*chords

[@michaelstratton6701]

Awesome story, John lord was definitely the keyboard master, I've recently start the organ keys, fascinating information you shared thanks, I'm far from your level but, you have shined light on lords style, priceless

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for watching Michael!

[@Roberto47664]

Thanks for your tutorial and for sharing your story with Jon Lord.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching!

[@Shaunybish]

Wow ! I used to like sweet and and top of the pops rock ! …. I didn’t know anything existed outside top of the pops ! … I was 11 it was 1974 and I went to scout camp and this guy put on this tape ….and it blew my mind ! I literally couldn’t believe that music could be like that ! The Album was Made in Japan ! .. I can still remember the utter amazement I felt it literally entranced me !

[@UniverseofKeys]

Great Album!!

[@alexc.6862]

Awesome video man!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Alex! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@RealRunner7]

6:00 Love how you explain the minor pentatonic scale. You could teach music theory.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! And thank you for watching :)

[@doxierottenbreath5773]

Great tutorial, superb story and - who has ever had a bad thing to say about Jon Lord!

[@UniverseofKeys]

He was a gentleman!! Thanks for watching, all the best!

[@LightViews]

Wow - so simple but powerful... thanks for that, I'll be checking out your other vids

[@williamjohnson1264]

Great lesson,great tip ,and a great story,thanks, rock on🤟👍👉👈

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching William!

[@hotfirecaster]

Great video an homage to music, musician and musical instruments !

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🎹🎹🤟🤟

[@classicmetaldude]

I was captured for this entire video... AWESOME

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching :)

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

So cool as soon as I heard AGAIN I thought Canadian so I researched his channel and YES he is . Great demos he does. Never knew any of this.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for checking out my channel appreciated!! Mike

[@micman1000]

Love this gentleman... he knows his business

[@UniverseofKeys]

🤟🤟🎹🎹

[@photorealm]

Great story. Jon Lord was a force no doubt.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching :)

[@anthonycatania6954]

This video is pure gold! Thank you!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Anthony!!

[@yes0genesis]

Great Lesson and awesome story! I'm a guitar player trying to get into keys/organ so I'm working on a Yamaha Reface YC haha. Perhaps one day I'll get my hands on a Hammond!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Yamaha Reface YC is a shockingly good organ!! Thanks for watching :)

[@keithmurray9241]

Awesome lesson and awesome story!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching Keith!

[@peterdr7193]

This video is just WAAAAUW !! I wish I could add more 👍👍👍. Thanks so much for posting. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed Peter..Thank you for watching!!

[@cindymiles3041]

I absolutely love John Lord and your tutorial is so interesting and educational. I play guitar and haven't played keyboards in a while, but now you have inspired me to try out some of this. Thank you for such a great lesson. You do a nice job of clearly explaining everything.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much Cindy!

[@elvissanchez8985]

Amazing story!! Lord was one of the best

[@UniverseofKeys]

He sure was!!

[@paulromsky9527]

At 8:57 I like your term "crab walking"... I always called it "offsetting". There is a piece called "Crab Walk", I never played it.

[@stevereich2940]

Great anecdotes and information. My intro to hearing rock organ was Deep Purple's Hush, and the early Steppenwolf singles. Maybe someday you'll do one on your fellow Canadian Goldy McJohn?

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Steve!! Goldy is often overlooked and played some really timeless parts! Would love to do a deeper dive with him at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@MegaCraptacular]

Goldy used a Lowery on BTBW through a wrecked Leslie. That sound!

[@LizG1954]

I was introduced to Deep Purple by a friend who was a Richie Blackmore fanatic. I listened to his albums and instantly became a Jon Lord fanatic. But as great as each of them were, together they were sheer magic. (Aside, I have no idea why KZbin thinks I'm my late wife. This is Steve, not Liz. I wish I could have gotten her to properly listen to DP.)

[@UniverseofKeys]

They were such a great team. Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!

[@DogwithtwoBones]

I am not surprised by those inverted fifths, Blackmore always played his riffs like that , maybe that influenced Jon Lord. Anyway great playing and lesson!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@Tempusmaxwell]

So cool, must have been so awsome to meet John lord.

[@UniverseofKeys]

It was an amazing experience!

[@davideviolante73]

That's a great lesson, I am into deep purple as well, and own XK1, I got 2 of them one on top of each other to basically get the dual manual. I like the lesson, and of course I do know this material pretty well, but I was fascinated by the simplicity of the lesson, and how you moving forward between topics, not easy to find someone like you on KZbin just like that 🙂 great job!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much David!! Really appreciate the comment and that you checked out the page :) Mike

[@dagostinipoetryproject9047]

Very clear explanation, step by step and which eviscerates the most subtle aspects and execution tricks! You are the Master I always dreamed of having! You just gained a new subscriber to the Channel! If I weren't Italian and didn't live in Italy I would certainly ask you for in-person keyboard lessons! Thanks for this precious video and good music! Greetings, Alessandro

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much Alessandro!! I do offer zoom lessons if ever needed. [e-mail] 🎹🙏

[@PeterderZeitspringer]

„Learn to play with Guitar Players is one of the hardest Things“😂😂I agree!! I changed my playing in the Band to „Inverted Fifths“ and I‘m really happy with it - too bad that I didn’t know this years ago. Everything sounds „rock-ier“ and heavier… Really like your Tutorials - very interesting and „entertaining“. Good Player - keep on rockin‘👍👍🤘

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks really appreciate the comment!! Mike

[@fintronics]

Lord is one of my keyboard heros (and Keith Emerson) . I learned very early on, from listening to him, when playing with a guitar and other instruments in a band situation, live or multitracking, not to play full chords on both hands as you might do when playing solo piano. Blackmore and Lord were masters of less is more, so to speak... Machine head is a lesson in cooperation between Lord's B3 and Blackmore's guitar. IMHO

[@UniverseofKeys]

I agree! Thanks for checking it out!!

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

FkYEAHH! Jon was the Beast! I'm a guitarist that totally admired Jon's work. Thanks for the Inverted 5th's and crab walking lessons. Now I know what he did! I have played Perfect Strangers on keyboards before and it never sounded correct. Now, I'm dialed in! :)

[@UniverseofKeys]

Amazing to hear!! Glad it’s working for you. Thanks for watching!!

[@cafcafmp33]

que hermosa y emocionante anecdota, felicitaciones!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@krm3345]

Jon Lord is my fav keyboardist

[@UniverseofKeys]

He was amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@ernestsample283]

You figured that out over time?! OMG.

[@autocrow]

Awesome video! Great information and stories! Jon Lord was one of my favs.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for checking it out :)

[@robertritchie2860]

Brilliant and informative. One thing to remember though it that Blackmore knew how to get the best out of Jon as well. Blackmore played broken chords, of course 5ths too and many many single note riffs, which gave Jon acres of space to fill. Many players e.g. Bonamassa and indeed Steve Morse play with too much distortion and play full chords, which just makes everything mushy... B3 plus a distorted humbucker guitar I suggest is a poor combination.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Interesting info thank you :) Appreciate you checking out my channel!!

[@Zefukey]

Fantastic inside information. Didn’t know that’s how he got his sound. Going to go and try it. Thanks!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!! Hope it works for you :)

[@jmd76family]

Thanks for explaining this in understandable terms!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching the video!! Take care :). Mike

[@Bob-n9f]

I can't believe you actually met Jon Lord and he used YOUR B-3 lol!!! Well done Mike. I'm sure he would have remembered that night would he still be with us. There are things that will always stay with us as special moments in our God given lives. You've got one. Hold on to it son. Bob

[@UniverseofKeys]

I certainly will never forget it. He was a very nice man. Grateful to have met him :). Thanks for watching!!

[@UliZukowski]

Wow, what a story about bringing the B3 to Jon Lord. 😮

[@UniverseofKeys]

It was quite the experience!! Thanks for watching :)

[@surfghost9121]

That's the sound! Great tip. Thanks. Interesting that the guitar riff in "Smoke" is also the inverted 5th. Wonder who got it from who??

[@nellysagundo6634]

Great tutorial - made me smile all the way!❤

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@bladewolling4947]

I'm a drummer, Deep Purple fan, and wanna-be keyboard / Hammond player. Thanks for the Tutorial and cool story.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@image30p]

What a great demo! Amazing. I've been trying to tell people this for years. I played a chord with the fifth on the bottom. Bass player, amazing real theory guy, said that's a suspended fourth. No that is an inversion of the root fifth octave chord.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for checking it out!!

[@MarceloPereiraCafeSound]

beautiful sound and beautiful story.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you appreciate the comment and the view!