Sunday, December 31, 2006

Welcome the humble ELECTONE (electronic organ)

The Electone.. What might this be? It's a cross between the synthesizer and the organ with the pedal board. Often deemed to be the "b@stard-child" or "shareware version" of the piano or synthesizer, i grew up playing this instrument. It requires you to use all 4 limbs to maximize expression and the dynamics of the song you are playing. The right hand usually plays the melodies and counter melodies while the left hand plays the chords and accompaniment. The left and right foot handles the bassline and various other programmable features of the organ such as patch changes (change in sounds throughout the song), pitch bending, volume and the start and stop for the various tempos and drumbeats.

Here's a link to more info on the electone. I reckon the church should invest in one of the Yamaha Stageas! hehe!

Information on the electone organ

Here's a video demonstration of the power of the electone organ.

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