Rock Organ 101 (Beginner Piano Lesson)

[@awaken77]

Very good! Most of keyboard teachers are piano teachers, and nobody specifically teaches how to play organ in rock/pop music.

[@chrisgutierrez5983]

I seriously can't thank you enough man... This is what I've been looking for! You really and I mean REALLY need to make a tutorial as to how to play farfisa, vox continental style organs like in 60s psychedelic rock. I haven't seen anybody make videos like it yet. I own a 1967 farfisa Compact. definitley give it a try

[@chrisgutierrez5983]

Pianote it's already made a comeback in the La psychedelic scene. I'll be waiting for some videos! these are great and you'd gain a pretty good following of other people trying to learn organ but don't wanna learn gospel style organ. trust me that's all there's out there

[@thebog11]

There are a lot of different styles that 60s psych organists use. Ray Manzarek (Doors), Mark Weitz (Strawberry Alarm Clock), and Doug Ingle (Iron Butterfly) all have different styles. My advice would be to listen to them (and others) and pick out techniques that you like, and use them while throwing in ideas of your own. That's how most rock musicians do it. (I thought about it, though, and one thing you can say about all three of those guys is that they took blues elements and mixed them with classical music. But how exactly one does that is pretty nebulous.) Also, this guy is pretty ridiculous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnWskK2Xrq90qsU I had a Farfisa Compact, and one thing I can say is - unless you've got it modified to sit on a stand, make sure your legs are tightened down! You do *not* want that motherfucker crashing down on your foot. The legs on mine were loose when I got it. Also, the multi-tone booster sound is unique to the Farfisa and you should totally use it.

[@pahugotproductions4811]

Chris Gutierrez same here dud

[@markspancing9343]

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[@patsmusicnstuff1026]

We want more like this featuring organ! No one else is helping us learn to play rock organ!

[@thebog11]

First off, this is a great video for a rock pianist that wants to get into playing Hammond. I do want to point out something. The way you're playing the "Gimme Some Lovin'" riff, there is a noticeable gap between the last C and the last G chords. On the recording, there is no gap. You can get around this by doing finger substitutions. When you get to the last C chord, switch from 1-2-4 to 1-3-5 (while holding down all the notes), then your 2 and your 4 are free to play the last G chord. Another way of doing it is to use your left hand to play the low G, but this will modify the fingering dramatically from the way it's done in this video - and you won't have your left hand free to do sick Leslie speed changes. (I will point out, though, that on the recording the Leslie speed change doesn't happen until the chorus. It makes the chorus more dramatic IMHO if you save fast for it) I'm not too familiar with the VK-7, but I'm not too impressed with its B3 sounds. I owned a Korg CX-3, and I thought it offered a pretty realistic sound. And if you want to spend $$$, the Nord emulations are great as well. In a band context, this may not matter too much. I saw War a few years back (Cheech and Chong opened for them - great show) and Lonnie Jordan used a VK--7. I don't recall it sounding bad.

Or get any decent midi keyboard and keyscape, it sounds amazing.

[@Greenriver842]

I really dig the Hammond organ, such a kick ass powerful Rock instrument

[@VERBALKINTMAN]

Exactly what i was looking for. I'm a keyboard player and i am researching how organs work etc to make it sound authentic in my playing. Thanks

[@morgandiassimao5090]

Fantastic! We need more of these, please :-)

[@DopamineOverload]

Jordan, this is SO helpful. Can you do more of these?

[@britishlad5648]

Extremely well explained; even used the proper Hammond Organ terms!!!

[@szekerespista3758]

More organ lessons please! ❤️

[@Jack-fs2im]

thanx v much

[@romichjordan]

thanks simple and great explanation❤

[@rjsron]

your videos are always great. thank you!

[@toddhaydon783]

Great video What are some recent models to buy The Roland is discontinued. Thanks

[@marcogiomanalo5014]

Does anyone know a rock organ app that is like a synthessia

[@bruno.lobato]

Thanks man!!

[@ryanmelvey8764]

thanks for this! keep stumbling upon hammond-like patches on my synth so want to and learn the techniques :)

[@lenmoskowitz2258]

Can't find any links to Organ lessons on Pianote. Help?

[@juanmaa1414]

Literally you give me the info that I was looking for! I was wondering .. What is that classical rock keyboard sound.. even used here in Argentina.. Thanks.

[@danielgutierrez8754]

Thanks! It would be awesome if you could also explain the whole progression, maybe give some tips 🙏

[@bryansimmons4550]

Nothing beats a real Leslie.

[@andinbriwel1092]

My “rotating Leslie speaker feature” is a rotating Leslie speaker ;) Sorry, couldn’t help it. I love the video, and just got a 1961 Hammond A100, so I’m excited to learn some organ techniques. This is a good jump start!

[@awaken77]

no difference how do you activate it, you probably have half-moon switch instead of button. For me it's more convenient to tap foot switch, rather than using buttons

[@JoeyIndolos]

You are, as Jordan said when he mentioned the B3 in passing, lucky to have an original from that time. How has it held up in the 2 years since you posted this?

[@andinbriwel1092]

Joey Indolos mine came from a church, where it had been installed then stored for several years before being sold. When I first got it, it fired right up and most everything worked, with very few issues. I gave it a thorough cleaning, inside and out, and the cleaning fixed any glitches it was having. The wood finish on it has a lot of “mileage,” but functionally it’s still working great. Never had a single issue with the external Leslie cabinet :)

[@jackierosales894]

what is the sound name pls?

[@raymundovergararoman2473]

Hello Jordan, question Do there’’s a way volume could be programmed?

[@lenmoskowitz2258]

Use an expression pedal?

[@useronefiveninesix]

I just have a crappy 30 dollar organ I bought at the thrift store how should I get a good tone?

[@awaken77]

feed it through some combo amplifier/effect unit. guitar amp can help too. Jon Lord got amazing growling effects by processing organ output through guitar amps

[@chroniciguana402]

Spending $500-$600 in effects for a $30 organ is like putting lipstick on a pig, unfortunately. The Neo Vent Leslie emulator is top of the line, but there are more affordable alternatives in the links. Overdrive adds color and bite to any organ's sound. At $200, the Lounsberry Tall & Fat is the best, but there are less expensive options. Haunt Craigslist for a good keyboard or bass amp to boost the bottom end. I grabbed a Behringer K900 for $20 that's great for practice/rehearsal with the Hammond XK-1c or even the B3 with a line out mod. pedals.thedelimagazine.com/best-rotary-emulation-pedals-in-2018-20-ways-to-spin-your-guitar-tone/ planetbotch.blogspot.com/2015/11/using-overdrive-distortion-with-organ-keyboard-sounds.html

[@louiscornale5667]

Can he play woolly bully watch it now 😮

[@vinyl.croatia]

I know all of that, but still watching this video.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Glad to have you here!

[@jhmvicta8]

Now all I need is an organ lol

[@Satanikk]

I didn't know Seth Green played organ

[@danielamourose6361]

Hey Jordan! Were you ever sued for Leibel? Lol

[@PianoteOfficial]

Hahaha!

[@BorikCraftProduction]

HYEHEHE

[@antonio6042009]

Parli troppo

[@jameswebb3389]

I didn’t ask how to get a rock organ sound, I asked how to play it. One riff does not answer that and I can diddle my own sliders thank little much