From sevush@rcn.com Sun Nov 17 19:43:32 2002
Subject:RE: Palm Gliss

If you're hearing the keys clack, you're not playing loud enough.

Let's supposed you're going to gliss up to an F chord with high C being the
top note. Just swipe up with your hand "anticipating" the chord you'll play
and "land" on it. Try to "push" the keys forward using the fatty, wide base
of your thumb located on your palm and situated evenly between the white and
black keys. After a few swipes, you'll be surprised how automatically it all
happens. Doing one note is even easier.

I also work the swell pedal into it - I lower the volume starting in the
bass and raise it as I get higher.

For a good view of excellent restrained glissing, swiping and overall
playing, check out the new Procol Harum DVD featuring Matthew Fisher on a
chopped B3. He uses a stomp pedal on the upper left top of the cabinet, so
it's very obvious how he's using the Leslie.

> I have just recently began playing the organ (about 8 months ago) and
> am now the proud owner of a V. 2.0 CX-3. My question is about "palm
> glissando" or just gliss. I basically understand how to do this and
> that it should be done using the black keys as well, but what i dont
> understand is how am i supposed to keep a anything is key when i am
> using my palm to press keys?? also another problem is that on the cx-
> 3 the platic keys (especially the black ones) make a lot of noise
> (i.e. plactic hitting plastic = click) when im trying to gliss.
> maybe i just need more practice, but if anyone has any glissando or
> other hammond playing tips, please enlighten me.