Hammond Organ Complete - 2nd Edition

Master the Hammond Organ with Essential Techniques * Unlock the power of the Hammond organ with Hammond Organ Complete – Tunes, Tones, and Techniques for Drawbar Keyboards. This comprehensive Berklee Guide takes you through the essential skills of drawbar control, expression pedal use, and Leslie speaker manipulation. Whether you are playing jazz, blues, rock, funk, or gospel, mastering these techniques will elevate your playing and make you a sought-after musician. Perfect for music students, independent musicians, and keyboard players looking to refine their Hammond organ skills, this book offers a structured approach to achieving authentic sound. * * Learn from Industry Professionals * Gain insight into the signature sounds of legendary Hammond organists. Step-by-step exercises and hands-on techniques teach you how to build soulful chords, groove with expressive dynamics, and create signature effects. Learn to comp for a rhythm section, improvise solos, and integrate vibrato, chorus, and percussion effects for a true Hammond feel. * * Interactive Online Audio for Practical Learning * The book includes 21 audio exercises and eight play-along tracks featuring real band accompaniments. With minus-organ versions, you can practice in a live setting, refining your timing, expression, and phrasing. The online audio is accessible for streaming or download, featuring Berklee’s PLAYBACK+ technology for slowing down tracks, looping sections, and changing pitch.