Why don't organs have weighted keys?

Organs and organists had centuries to develop ideal organ actions and playing techniques adapted to those actions before the piano began to be developed. Modern organs have not begun using weighted keys in their keyboard because existing organ repertoire would be ill suited to such a keyboard.

1. Does a Hammond organ have weighted keys?
2. Why do organs have two keyboards?
3. Are weighted keys necessary?
4. Do weighted keys make a difference?

Does a Hammond organ have weighted keys?

There is no such thing as weighted keys in an organ. Depending on the mechanism (full wood or electronic) you might feel increasing resistance with the increasing amount of stops used.

Why do organs have two keyboards?

With multiple manuals (the organ term for keyboards), the organist can both create layers of sounds for richer textures, as well as switch between different sounds rapidly. Multiple manuals add to the cost and weight. For smaller organs or even portable organs, multiple manuals are often too much of a liability.

Are weighted keys necessary?

Weighted keys on keyboards make them feel much more like a traditional piano, so the adjustment as you move between instruments is much more minimal and easier to make. Weighted keys make for more effective practicing, and can help you to develop appropriate finger strength and dexterity.

Do weighted keys make a difference?

For example, weighted keys are good for building up finger strength, which enhances your playing technique. Whereas unweighted keys are good for encouraging very precise playing which is beneficial in rhythmic / contemporary styles of music.