Hammond Sk-series, Introduction Manual

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Introduction
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If you have the Sk2:
The Sk2 keyboard is a double-manual instrument which functions in a manner similar to a conventional two-keyboard
organ.
On an organ, the UPPER Keyboard is usually used for the melody, and is played with the right hand. The LOWER
Keyboard is usually used to provide accompaniment, or harmonic support for the melody and is played by the left hand.
The PEDAL Keyboard, or clavier, is used to play the bass notes and is most commonly played by the left foot.
On the Sk2, this playing style can be faithfully replicated by playing the Upper and Lower Manuals in much the same
fashion as you would a conventional two-manual organ, although it is recommended that for maximum flexibility you
register one manual with Drawbar sounds and the other manual with an Extra Voice registration such as Piano, Strings,
etc.
The LOWER TO PEDAL Touch Tab, located on the right of the control panel, is used
to enhance the tones played from the Pedals. When the LOWER TO PEDAL Touch Tab
is “ON,” (LED lit), the registration set for the Lower Manul will play from the Pedals.