Authentic Hammond Language for Rock and R&B
CourseHammond OrganBluesIntermediate
Part ofHammond Organ

Authentic Hammond Language for Rock and R&B

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Duration1h 25m
Modules21
LevelIntermediate
LanguageEnglish

Lesson Plan (1h 25m)

About this course

Joe draws his major influences from players like Billy Preston, Booker T Jones, Ray Charles, Jimmy McGriff, Steve Winwood, Richard Tee and Leon Russell, also New Orleans pianists such as Dr John and James Booker. Among the artists he's worked with are Tom Jones, Laura Mvula, Van Morrison and many, many more.

In this course, Joe will give you a deep understanding of the sounds of the Hammond Organ and how to play authentically in Rock, Blues and R&B styles, using classic tunes that feature the great Hammond players of the 50s, 60s and 70s - from Booker T and the MGs to Georgie Fame, the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Jon Lord of Deep Purple.

Students will learn:

  • the different sounds of the Hammond Organ
  • how to decide which sound to use for different playing situations
  • how and when to use the Leslie speaker
  • classic tunes on the Hammond Organ including: Hush (Deep Purple), Rhythm & Blues at the Flamingo (Georgie Fame), On the Green Light (Spencer Davis Group)
  • how to adapt Hammond parts for the Nord keyboard

Who it's for

  • Intermediate keys players curious about real Hammond style
  • Pianists wanting to sound convincing on organ
  • Nord owners chasing authentic rock and R&B tones

What you'll learn

  • Choose drawbar settings that fit the song
  • Use the Leslie speaker tastefully in context
  • Play classic parts from Booker T to Deep Purple

What you'll need

  • A Hammond, clonewheel, or Nord-style keyboard
  • Working knowledge of chords and basic soloing
  • A few minutes most days at the keys

Meet the Guru

Joe Glossop

Joe Glossop

Joe Glossop is a keyboard player from Sheffield who has made his name on the Hammond organ. He currently holds the organ chair in Tom Jones's touring band, and has played with Van Morrison and James Hunter, as well as on piano and Rhodes. His courses get the real Hammond sound out of any keyboard - drawbar registration, the Leslie, the walking-bass left hand, and the comping and soloing vocabulary of the soul-jazz, blues and rock organ traditions, from Jimmy Smith to Booker T.

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