“There is nothing to playing the organ. You only have to hit the right notes at the right time and the instrument plays itself.” J.S Bach
Even the genius of Bach allowed a little humour now and then, and there is no instrument with more potential for musical delight than the electronic organ. Cast an eye over our sheet music, tuition books and scores for electronic organ, we have various genres and styles, for beginners through to advanced players, and start hitting all the right notes, hopefully at the right time, today.
The problem with the pipe organ was its size and accessibility. As an economical, practical and compact solution, the electronic organ was a logical development. Before the dawn of the electric organ, the Telharmonium was invented in 1904 by Thaddeus Cahill in Massachusetts, which employed rotating electromagnetic tone-wheels. Although it wasn’t widely adopted, it paved the way for Edouard Coupleux and Armand Givelet to build the first electronic organ, using electronic oscillators in France in 1928.
Arguably the most famous of all electronic organs is the Hammond organ, built in 1933-35 in Chicago by Laurens Hammond, which, inspired no doubt by Hammond’s extensive manufacturing and engineering experience, uses high-quality motorised tone-wheel generators. It has two manuals, and various stops and pedals, and by controlling the harmonics, can make a whole variety of different sounds.
In the later part of the 20th Century, organ manufacturers began to incorporate computer technology into the building of electronic organs, and by pre-recording pipe organs and programming micro-circuits, the selection of electronic organs on offer today is quite astounding for its accuracy and virtuosity.
Just as the keyboard and e-piano have become practical alternatives, and welcome developments to the piano, the electronic organ has found its place in churches, schools, concert halls and households alike.
45 Popevergreens for Keyboard (Piano/E-Organ) and Voice ad libitum
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 678534
Für leichtes Spiel auf Keyboards mit Einfinger-Begleitautomatik
Melodie & Rhythmus 74
for: Electric organ [keyboard]
Music score (melody, chords, lyrics)
Item no.: 145470
38 Classichits from 50s and 60s
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 674365
Very easy to play with lyrics
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Music score
Item no.: 144275
21 Rockstandards from the Beatles for keyboard (organ/piano) and vocals ad lib.
(with lyrics)
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 666702
Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
Super Easy Songbook
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 691809
E-Z Play Today #10
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 692138
Fifty-nine songs including 'All Shock Up', 'In The Ghetto', 'Ready Teddy', 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Love Me Tender'.
for: Keyboard [piano/electric organ]; voice ad lib.
Songbook (melody, lyrics, chords)
Item no.: 227015
for: Electric organ
Buch
Item no.: 1593183
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 1550408
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 1550404
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 222645
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 222644
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 107667
20 Hits made by Stock, Aitken, Waterman
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108625
Für elektronische Orgel
Pop deutsch E-Orgel 007
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109553
Pop E-Orgel Hit-Album Super 20
for: Electric organ
Music score (anthology)
Item no.: 109531
Für elektronische Orgel
Pop E-Orgel Hit-Album 091
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109515
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109463
Heft 1: Sehr leicht
Orgelstudio 1
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109409
Weltbekannte Melodien für elektronische Orgel
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109288
Organ in Concert 022
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108568
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108544
Welterfolge am laufenden Band für elektronische Orgel
Orgel Gala Serie 013
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108393
Welterfolge am laufenden Band für elektronische Orgel
Orgel Gala Serie 011
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108391
Welterfolge am laufenden Band für elektronische Orgel
Orgel Gala Serie 006
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108348
Von den ersten Begriffen bis zum perfekten Spiel in 5 Bänden. Bd 3
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 108328
Übungen, Vortragsstücke und Tanzrhythmen
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 352445
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 397736
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 396354
Berühmte Weltmelodien für jedermann
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 396184
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 396148
(Teaching material)
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 396065
Ausgabe mit Vinyl-Schallplatte
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 144576
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 149546
Für elektronische Orgel
Pop E-Orgel Hit-Album Super 20
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 189905
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 605776
Fuer Die Elektronische Orgel 8
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 128917
Eine Sammlung aktueller Hits, beliebter Standards und bekannter Evergreens für elektronische Orgel
Band 5
Orgel International
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 128135
Leichte Mischung
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 127622
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 127414
E-Z Play Today Volume 83
for: Keyboard [electric organ]
Music score
Item no.: 349349
for: Electric organ
Music score
Item no.: 410850
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 410688
Für leichtes Spiel auf Keyboards mit Einfinger-Begleitautomatik
Melodie & Rhythmus 25
for: Electric organ [keyboard]
Music score (melody, chords)
Item no.: 108492
für elektronische Orgel
for: Electric organ
Music score (anthology)
Item no.: 357867
16 berühmte Lieder für elektronische Orgel
Auslese
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 109475
Fuer Die Elektronische Orfel Nr 24
for: Electric organ
Item no.: 128888