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How Does a Hammond Organ Work?
The
following series describes the typical Hammond Organ, such as the model
B3, C3 in some detail. I have been asked numerous times what happens inside
these instruments to make them function. Why do they never go out of tune?
How do they make so many different sounds? These are just two of many
questions that I've heard, and in this article, we'll show you exactly
what is behind the scenes in a typical Hammond tone-wheel organ, the instrument
which really defined the term "electronic organ."
This series has now begun on this website,
more will be added on a regular basis as time permits. We hope that you
will find it useful. Although newer electronic organs and modern keyboards
use a different technology, this is what got the whole industry started,
and there are still many thousands of these Hammond organs around. Probably
there's one in your own home! We hope you will find this both interesting
and useful.
Please note that this
presentation makes use of several relatively new computer technologies.
In order to view everything correctly, you will need to have FlashPlayer
version 6.0 or later installed in your computer. You should also have
InternetExplorer version 6.0 or equivalent, and JavaScript must be enabled.
If you have a computer that is less than 5 years old, these options are
most likely already on your computer.
Click Here to Begin this series on the Hammond Organ
