Hammond B-3, Owner'S Playing Manual

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12 I N T R O D U C T I O N
HA<O> ORGAN New B-3 / New C-3
Owner’s Playing Guide
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The Pedal Keyboard
The large keyboard on the floor is known by two names - the pedal keyboard or the pedal clavier.
The Pedal Keyboard is really nothing more then a keyboard large enough to play using your feet.
On the pedal keys you play the low bass notes. When the foot plays the bass notes, the left hand is
then free to play the harmony, and the pedal note will blend in smoothly since the foot can sustain
the bass note as long as desired.
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The Expression Pedal
To the center and just above the Pedal Keyboard is the
Expression or Volume Pedal, which you operate with your right foot,
and with which you vary the volume of the organ to create "expression.”
Press forward with the front of your foot to increase the volume and
back with your heel to decrease the volume. Practice using the
Expression Pedal with a very slow and gradual pressure to secure a
beautifully smooth flow of music, and to avoid sudden unmusical
changes in volume. To begin, leave the Expression Pedal set halfway open.
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Expression Pedal Foot Switch
Located on the left side of the Expression Pedal is a Foot Switch
which can be programmed to activate one of several different functions.