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Latest revision as of 21:31, 27 December 2024

Drawbars are a component of Hammond organs and other electronic organs that allow the player to control the volume of individual harmonics in the sound. They are a type of additive synthesis control, enabling the musician to shape the timbre of the sound produced by the organ.

Function[edit]

Drawbars work by adjusting the levels of different sine waves that are combined to create the final sound. Each drawbar corresponds to a specific harmonic or overtone in the harmonic series. By pulling out or pushing in the drawbars, the organist can increase or decrease the volume of these harmonics, thus altering the overall sound.

History[edit]

The concept of drawbars was first introduced with the Hammond organ in the 1930s. Laurens Hammond, the inventor of the Hammond organ, designed the drawbar system to mimic the sound of a pipe organ, which uses different pipes to produce various harmonics.

Usage[edit]

Drawbars are typically used in jazz, gospel music, and rock music, where the distinctive sound of the Hammond organ is a key element. Musicians can create a wide range of sounds, from mellow tones to bright, sharp timbres, by adjusting the drawbars.

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-[[File:Drawbars.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A set of drawbars on a [[Hammond organ]].]]
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-'''Drawbars''' are a set of sliding controls commonly found on [[electronic organs]] and [[synthesizers]]. They are used to control the volume of various [[harmonic]] components of the sound, allowing the musician to shape the [[timbre]] of the instrument.
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+'''Drawbars''' are a component of [[Hammond organ]]s and other electronic organs that allow the player to control the volume of individual [[harmonic]]s in the sound. They are a type of [[additive synthesis]] control, enabling the musician to shape the timbre of the sound produced by the organ.
+== Function ==
+Drawbars work by adjusting the levels of different [[sine wave]]s that are combined to create the final sound. Each drawbar corresponds to a specific [[harmonic]] or [[overtone]] in the harmonic series. By pulling out or pushing in the drawbars, the organist can increase or decrease the volume of these harmonics, thus altering the overall sound.
 == History ==
-Drawbars were first introduced by the [[Hammond organ]] in the 1930s. The concept was developed by [[Laurens Hammond]], the inventor of the Hammond organ, as a way to emulate the sound of a [[pipe organ]] using [[electromechanical]] technology. The drawbars allowed organists to create a wide variety of sounds by adjusting the levels of different [[harmonics]].
+The concept of drawbars was first introduced with the [[Hammond organ]] in the 1930s. [[Laurens Hammond]], the inventor of the Hammond organ, designed the drawbar system to mimic the sound of a [[pipe organ]], which uses different [[pipe]]s to produce various harmonics.
-== Functionality ==
-Each drawbar controls a specific [[harmonic]] or [[overtone]] of the sound produced by the organ. By pulling out or pushing in the drawbars, the musician can increase or decrease the volume of these harmonics. The standard Hammond organ has nine drawbars, each corresponding to a different harmonic frequency.
+== Usage ==
-The drawbars are typically labeled with numbers from 1 to 8, representing the harmonic series. The first drawbar controls the fundamental frequency, while the others control the higher harmonics. This system allows for a high degree of customization and versatility in sound production.
+Drawbars are typically used in [[jazz]], [[gospel music]], and [[rock music]], where the distinctive sound of the Hammond organ is a key element. Musicians can create a wide range of sounds, from mellow tones to bright, sharp timbres, by adjusting the drawbars.
-== Usage in Music ==
-Drawbars are a key feature in the sound of the [[Hammond organ]], which has been used extensively in various genres of music, including [[jazz]], [[blues]], [[rock]], and [[gospel]]. The ability to shape the sound in real-time makes drawbars a powerful tool for musicians, allowing for expressive and dynamic performances.
+== See also ==
-== Related Pages ==
 * [[Hammond organ]]
+* [[Additive synthesis]]
+* [[Harmonic series (music)]]
 * [[Electronic organ]]
-* [[Synthesizer]]
-* [[Laurens Hammond]]
+== References ==
-* [[Harmonic]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[Timbre]]
-* [[Pipe organ]]
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.hammondorganco.com/ Hammond Organ Company]
+* [https://www.jazzorgan.com/ Jazz Organ Resource]
 [[Category:Musical instruments]]
 [[Category:Electronic music]]
 [[Category:Sound synthesis]]
-{{Musical-instrument-stub}}