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The DoorsA repeating electric-piano figure connects rain ambience, harmony and pulse.
EINSTRUMENT · KNOWLEDGE GUIDE
Electric Piano
Its tone is rounder or more bell-like than an acoustic piano and responds well to effects.
- Instrument family
- Keyboards
- Origin
- United States, mid-twentieth century
- Related genres
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ORIGIN
Where does it come from?
Electric pianos such as the Rhodes and Wurlitzer strike metal sound generators and amplify them with pickups; unlike synthesizers, they begin with a physical vibration.
ROLE IN ARRANGEMENT
What does it do in an arrangement?
It often fills harmonic space in soul, jazz fusion and pop arrangements.
TremoloChord padsRhythmic comping
COMMON USES
Where will you hear it?
Their rounded or bell-like attack suits jazz fusion, soul, rock and pop harmony.
LISTENING EXAMPLES
Recordings and repertoire to recognize
COMMON GENRES
Common in these genres
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