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Organ Grooves And Riffs

In this collection we will be covering both the classic and rock organ styles. For example, we will be covering the groove and form of Deep Purple’s version of the Joe South song. We will spend a lot of time breaking down different ways of using the organ to create a groove over the chords. Improvisation techniques are also included!

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"Hush" - Vol. 1

In this first volume of Deep Purple's version of the Joe South song, "Hush," we will be covering the groove and form of the song. We will spend a lot of time breaking down different ways of using the organ to create a groove over the chords. Volume 2 will work on improvisation.

"Hush" - Vol. 2

In this lesson, I will show you some important soloing techniques for organ. Since the organ is so different than the piano, these techniques will help you create a solo that sounds more full and grooving.

Organ Licks and Chords

In this lesson you'll learn some classic organ licks from songs like: "Green Onions", "Smoke On The Water", "Will You Be There", "Gimme Some Lovin'", plus some cool organ techniques.

Rock Organ Tour

Learn how to get those classic organ sounds by manipulating the drawbars and settings of the organ. If you want those classic organ sounds, this is the lesson for you! You'll learn to create the organ sounds of: Steve Winwood, Goldy McJohn, John Lord, John Evan and Greg Rolie.

Style of Jimmy Smith for Pianists

Jimmy Smith helped popularize the Hammond B-3 organ, creating a link between jazz and 1960s soul music. Learn how to create his signature sound in this lesson.

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