Guitar - General/leslie affect

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Expert: Lynne May - 11/7/2009


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Hello. I am trying to learn a song on the guitar. While I was reading the piece I came across something called a Leslie Affect (sp?). Could tell me about it and what guitarist have used it?

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Hi, Duane--

The Leslie was a speaker system used extensively in the 1970's on Hammond Organs. It utilizes a revolving horn and bass baffle to reproduce the "Doppler" effect. This speaker system has been hooked up to guitars in some cases. Some examples are "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles, "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, and "Layla" by Derek and the Dominoes.

You can get somewhat the same effect a lot more simply by using a "Chorus" effects pedal.

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You can find a detailed discussion of guitar effects pedals as well as other extremely helpful information to help you improve your playing.

Best Wishes,
Lynne
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Any question relating to guitar playing: scales, chords, music theory, arpeggios, soloing, chord progressions, key signatures, buying a guitar, guitar tabs, writing guitar music, musical styles including rock, blues and classical. I can no longer answer questions as to the value of a guitar. Please do not flag your question as "Private", as this prevents other readers from benefiting. I will no longer answer "private" questions.

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I have played guitar for 30 years. Fifteen years of that time I spent traveling nationwide as a performer. I have owned and operated May Music Studio in Washington state for the last 20 years. I also teach piano and drums. Recently I have started a website which provides absolutely free music lessons: http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com

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