I had 6 months of piano when I was 12. I started playing organ in 1965, I started playing the B3 in 1966. Many years on the road. I still play every day. I have not seen part 2 yet... I think what you described is the technique difference (you did say playing). I taught the Yamaha YEC course and sold Yamaha pianos and organs in the early 80s while playing 5 nights a week. People would ask what the main difference between pianos and organs was. I would explain that it was basically the same difference as between manual typewriters and electric typewriters. With the manual typewriter you had to provide the energy with your arms, hand, and fingers. With the electric typewriters you basically only had to press switches. And it was basically the same for pianos and organs. Now I know that is a pretty simplistic answer. I also know that 40 plus years later most of the world has never seen either a manual or electric typewriter. Looking back over the years I wish I had studied 5 or more years of piano because my life as an organist would have been much easier. I wish I had taken a couple of years of drums also. But, you know... I wanted to be a rock star, etc. I love the way you play. Thanks.
I'm a bass player. I started teaching myself piano this year. Thanks for the tips as I'm sure I will venture into some organ tones in the future...probably sooner than I think. Thank you!!
I don't find it too difficult although I don't have any organ , but playing organ sounds on synths I will just hold the common notes and stuff like this . But yes , if you want to get '' real '' about being an organ player it requires some solid work . Cool video and for sure it's nice to see other pianists finding the way about this '' cousin'';-)). Organists will kill me 4 that 😆
Some piano pieces (such as Erik Satie’s Gymnopedie No.1) require complicated finger substitutions and note holding. I think that some who play piano rely to much on sustain pedal (my teacher did not want me to use it for at least one year of my learning). I still use it very sporadically when playing piano although I almost completely switched to playing organ (classical not Hammond type)
Thanks! Using sustain pedal is like using any other "tool" - you need to know how and when to use it. But I agree - it needs to be used with caution...
You replace fingers at the organ. Which I could never do yet being born in a piano. I have two 'computers" in my head guiding my two hands. Now I need another 'computer' to steer my left foot on the Hammond. Real hard... I play only by ear. Don't bother me with scores. Then I need another extra 'computer'.
I had 6 months of piano when I was 12. I started playing organ in 1965, I started playing the B3 in 1966. Many years on the road. I still play every day.
I have not seen part 2 yet... I think what you described is the technique difference (you did say playing).
I taught the Yamaha YEC course and sold Yamaha pianos and organs in the early 80s while playing 5 nights a week. People would ask what the main difference between pianos and organs was. I would explain that it was basically the same difference as between manual typewriters and electric typewriters. With the manual typewriter you had to provide the energy with your arms, hand, and fingers. With the electric typewriters you basically only had to press switches. And it was basically the same for pianos and organs. Now I know that is a pretty simplistic answer. I also know that 40 plus years later most of the world has never seen either a manual or electric typewriter.
Looking back over the years I wish I had studied 5 or more years of piano because my life as an organist would have been much easier. I wish I had taken a couple of years of drums also. But, you know... I wanted to be a rock star, etc.
I love the way you play. Thanks.
I am glad you enjoyed the video, I am planning to include more details in the next part, including the differences in technique.
Great stuff! Definitely will be practicing this!
I'm a bass player. I started teaching myself piano this year. Thanks for the tips as I'm sure I will venture into some organ tones in the future...probably sooner than I think. Thank you!!
I am glad it was helpful!
Great tips Vadim. I was trained on organ and had to learn piano. This should be helpful for many who were trained as you are. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
What a plzyer and what a sound❤
Thanks for watching!
I don't find it too difficult although I don't have any organ , but playing organ sounds on synths I will just hold the common notes and stuff like this . But yes , if you want to get '' real '' about being an organ player it requires some solid work . Cool video and for sure it's nice to see other pianists finding the way about this '' cousin'';-)). Organists will kill me 4 that 😆
Thanks, man!
Some piano pieces (such as Erik Satie’s Gymnopedie No.1) require complicated finger substitutions and note holding. I think that some who play piano rely to much on sustain pedal (my teacher did not want me to use it for at least one year of my learning).
I still use it very sporadically when playing piano although I almost completely switched to playing organ (classical not Hammond type)
Thanks! Using sustain pedal is like using any other "tool" - you need to know how and when to use it. But I agree - it needs to be used with caution...
Sometimes you have to play both parts. I played at church and you have to do both parts. Right or wrong. C
You replace fingers at the organ. Which I could never do yet being born in a piano. I have two 'computers" in my head guiding my two hands. Now I need another 'computer' to steer my left foot on the Hammond. Real hard... I play only by ear. Don't bother me with scores. Then I need another extra 'computer'.
I was very much expecting piano's touch sensitivity vs. organs volume pedal to control volume. Nice tip tho on holding notes!
Thanks for your suggestion, I would definitely include it in Part 2!
What drum machine are you using?
I am using Korg Pa3x pro, it is on my right..
That organ sounds like real B
Thanks, I tried..it goes over Lester K rotary pedal...
Nord-gasm.