Simple Country Americana Licks and Tricks On Hammond B3

Here are some simple moves that really work!! Hope you get lot's of mileage out of them!! Thanks for watching :)

[@piktormusic2538]

As a once prog rock/jazz wannabe organist I note that 80 percent of my professional playing gigs involved music more along the lines of Americana/roots/country/blues gigs. It is concepts and techniques such as the ones that your lay out here that helped me to get a good number of gigs. You always do a great job of presenting useful information. Listen up kids - this is must-know stuff. 😊

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much!! It's meat and potatoes but it works :)

[@piktormusic2538]

@@UniverseofKeys Yes, indeed!

[@fabichaz7830]

Thanks, a breath of fresh air to have someone like you that explains everything so well. Thanks so much.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️🎹🎹

[@janetwilliams2594]

I cannot say it enough ... thank you sooooo much!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad to hear Janet! Thank you for hanging w me on my channel :)

[@patsmusicnstuff1026]

Nailed the "nerd" look! LOL, Thanks for all your videos! Still can't play but I keep trying.

[@UniverseofKeys]

I am a turbo nerd!! Hahaha. Past 50 need glasses lol.

[@laurentkleis3496]

Thank you very much! Wonderfull Sound ...Grettings from little Switzerlsnd

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching 🎹🎹🙏🙏

[@wildhorsemusic1111]

Sus2 and Sus4 are my favorite chords:)

[@UniverseofKeys]

They sure do sound pretty :)

[@justusrogers7473]

Awesome video Mike. This will take me out of my blues/jazz comfort zone.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Perfect :) Thanks Justus!!

[@JeffLearman]

Love this, thanks! Stuff I've known and done for 50 years. But OMG I noticed I don't really ever think to do the sus2 in 1st inversion! Thanks for pointing out a blind spot.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Beautiful!! Glad it had some value to you :)

[@janetwilliams2594]

AS usual, you have made the classical brain connect more dots on the road to playing by ear and chords. THANK YOU!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

I was trained in the classical world so I get the classical brain. If you ever need private lessons to work on specific’s email me at [e-mail] we can chat. Mike

[@davecacace7113]

I've learned so much in just a week from your videos. I feel like I just broke though a plateau that I've been stuck at for a long time. Your teaching style is thorough and easy to get. Thank you so much

[@UniverseofKeys]

This made my day!! So happy to hear, if you ever need one on one lessons or wanna check out the online content (course) send me an email and I will get you a discount code :). I am always putting content up on YT as well!! Thank you for your comment. Contact is [e-mail] Have a great day!!

[@jackblack3886]

Many thanks Mike! This subject is something I've struggled with for years. How to blend in with the texture of a 12 string accoustic ballad song without overpowering. I'm glad to see you enjoying your chop!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Very welcome! Simple stuff but works!!

[@sethwilliams4466]

Great video Mike! It's like you were reading my mind. :). I have been listening to Jone Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" quite a bit lately, due to the organ playing, piano, and of course the amazing storytelling lyrics.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you liked it Seth!! It’s such a great song 🎹

[@klojke]

Great video!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you 🎹🎹🙏🙏

[@placeoflace]

As a bass player trying to get a handle on the organ, your videos are so helpful. I’m sure much of it is boring to others but very important to me. Thanks so much.👍

[@UniverseofKeys]

Sometimes simple is more musical and appropriate for the song! in my opinion that is ;) Really appreciate the comment and glad it is helpful!

[@Statters42]

Hey Mike - great video - really got me into trying these techniques. I really like the phrase you use 'sound musical' - would love for you to explore this a little more, if you get a chance. Cheers from the other side of the Pond

[@UniverseofKeys]

Aww thanks so much!! I have had some really positive response from this video and will definitely explore some more like this. Appreciate you checking it out :)

[@hugokenyon2961]

Good lesson Mike , thank you!. It really helps to see all the chords and inversions with the added micro licks and walk downs in the number system which I am working to integrate without having to think too much. :)

[@UniverseofKeys]

I am sure it won’t be too hard for you Hugo :). Glad you enjoyed the lesson!!

[@majorseventh2699]

Awesome, Simple, effective, uplifting,good for the heart and spirit. Reminds me first, of Bonnie Riatt, Angel from Montgomery.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed. The Bonnie Raitt version is my fave ❤️

[@bluegroove777]

Great stuff as always

[@UniverseofKeys]

🎹🎹🙏🙏

[@davidmccall4776]

Great video Mike. I can't help but covet your Hammond a little more each time I hear it on your videos. Nice spectacles! 🎹🎹🎹🎹☮✌

[@UniverseofKeys]

It is a great Hammond and now I can see it all the better hahahaha!!

[@silvertongues2]

This was a really good one! Thank you. I know you’re an Ian Mcglagan fan, so if you ever get 5 minutes it would be really cool if you could do a video on Happy Boys Happy by the Small Faces. It’s quite simple, and only 4 chords, but there’s some detail I just cant pick out.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Will take a look! Thanks for watching :)

[@JeffLearman]

Also, folks might want to note that the C major pentatonic (as shown) has the same notes as the A minor pentatonic that we know from blues & rock; they're just differently stressed in licks. And to finish off, in many cases while you want to camp out on the major pentatonic, you can often slide for a moment into the blues scale (e.g, C minor pentatonic plus flat fifth) and slip a blues lick in. That's acceptable in country today, with country mainstream having adopted a lot from other genres (thanks especially to Willie Nelson.) But, maybe not when you're doing an authentic Ralph Stanley cover.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Great point!!

[@scaleModelAddict]

Good stuff Mike.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your comment!

[@WakanTankaDakota]

Vielen Dank für den Unterricht. Das war sehr gut erklärt. Ich werde es üben 👍🏻😎

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching!! Appreciated ❤️

[@davidjones6182]

Thanks, that was awesome!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks!! Appreciate the comment :)

[@gravynog]

Floyd Cramer is one of those musicians who heavily influenced me before I even knew his name.

[@UniverseofKeys]

I wonder if he had any idea the impact he would have on so many. Incredible legacy!

[@TPBass1224]

Awesome!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for Checking it!!

[@B3-R]

Was excellent thanks

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks again for checking it!!

[@larrycates7512]

Mike, please KZbin Lenny Dee Folsom Prison Blues Nashville Now broadcast. The camera shows him playing a fast scale. How about a lesson on it? Lenny also ‘ plays ‘ the presets which I’m learning on my own. Keep up the great videos!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Hey :). Thanks for introducing me to this. I have never heard him before. Love the preset playing. So good. Will be doing a lot more research on this guy. Really appreciate this. Mike

[@FKL]

Riffs in context! Txs a lot

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!!

[@poopoo2153]

Beautiful! Great video. Wish i could afford a Hammond

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏🎹🎹

[@klojke]

Best video so far imo!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow. Thank you!!

[@willburrito9710]

Now if I would only git off my ass and practice! Thank-you thank you thank you!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Hahaha..... Yes avoiding practice is my specialty as well!! Thanks for watching :)

[@JeffLearman]

One of the great things about this is, it's so easy that only a little practice will go a long way. This is one of the tools at the heart of a simple basic toolkit, where just a few tools, applied well (WHILE LISTENING TO THE REST OF THE BAND!), can make a player with limited technical skills sound like a really good player.

[@VinniusHKruger]

Basic stuff

[@UniverseofKeys]

Yes it is. Meat and potatoes.

[@craigeddington-soulshineli3990]

@@UniverseofKeys Yeah maybe it is basic, but some of us are only on salad HA HA. Another great lesson. It really helps to join the dots and get these techniques down having them explained thoroughly and in context. Like others have said, I feel like my playing has improved so much by putting together everything you are kindly sharing with us. Thanks a bunch

[@UniverseofKeys]

it is my pleasure Craig, so glad you are enjoying the vids :)