Hammond Sk PRO, Reference Manual

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ORGAN Voice Section
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Jazz and Pop Drawbar Registrations
With Hammond Drawbars, any harmonic may be emphasized individually or eliminated completely. Even the
fundamental may be eliminated. Because of this fact, many unusual and striking effects can be developed.
A POP ORGAN TONE - 80 0000 008
The above is an example of what can be done using the Drawbars to create new sounds. This is a very popular
combination used by many pop organists. The effect of two harmonics five octaves apart gives a beautiful tone
color for playing slower songs or ballads.
A JAZZ ORGAN TONE - 88 8000 008
There are many Drawbar combination which are not imitative of any instrument, but which are immediately
recognized as "Hammond Sounds.” The basic Hammond Organ jazz sound is obtained with the first three
Drawbars, such as 88 8000 000. When the last white Drawbar is used along with the first three Drawbars, a very
pleasing effect is created. For playing slower songs, you may wish to try a little less of the last white Drawbar -
for example, 88 8000 005. The 8th harmonic will still be heard, but will not be as prominent.
t Pedal Drawbars
The first brown Drawbar and the first white Drawbar control the sounds produced by the PEDAL Part. The first
brown Drawbar produces a tone at 16' pitch for a deep foundation bass, while the first white Drawbar produces
a tone at 8' pitch, or one octave higher.
NOTE: The PEDAL DRAWBAR SELECT button must be “ON” in order to adjust the Pedal Drawbar tones. For more
information consult page 122.
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