I recently came across some information on the arrangement and tonal values of some of the Leslie air horns and thought I'd pass it along for our modeling reference. Those with an instrument handy can replicate the chords shown on the diagrams.
Leslie-Typhon by Edmund, on Flickr
Leslie-Typhon_0001 by Edmund, on Flickr
The pages are easily downloadable from the Flickr site if you'd like to save them in your reference material.
Tonaly yours, Ed
You da MAN!
Thanks. I needed that.
Other Ed
Very cool post!! Is this the same Leslie company that makes speakers too? I'm thinking of the spinning Leslie speakers that make that iconic sound when connected with a Hammond organ.
I couldn't tell with my quick google search.
Thanks! Glad we're having FUN!
Different Leslie, I think?
The Leslie Corporation was started in the late 19th century by John Leslie, manufacturing steam-powered rotary snowplows for railroad use. Through the early 20th century, the Leslie company, located then in Lyndhurst, NJ, designed and manufactured all sorts of steam components, though the most recognized were their regulators and pressure valves.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_speaker
I rember as a kid watching the Leslie speaker in my aunt's Hammond organ. I was fascinated by that thing!
7j43kThanks. I needed that.
But Wait! There's More!
Nathan_Horn by Edmund, on Flickr
Whistle by Edmund, on Flickr
Regards, Ed
gmpullman Different Leslie, I think?
Yes, I agree - different company but a neat coincidence that there are two Leslies in the "horn" business - and I love the sound of both!
I played bass in a band in my salad days and the keyboard player had a Hammond B-3 with Leslie Speakers and I loved hearing him play when he switched to the tremolo setting and the speakers started spinning!
And of course there is Booker T and the MG's.
But not to get off topic - it is really neat to see what the actual notes the train horns are tuned to!