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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
04:49:04

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about the piano pedals! We’ll start by discussing the 3 piano pedals, common pedaling notation, and 4 essential pedaling techniques. We will practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves. Finally, we will learn how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles.

Course Objectives
  • Learn about the 3 piano pedals and common pedaling notation
  • Master 4 essential pedaling techniques
  • Practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves
  • Discover how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles
Learning Focus
  • Exercises
  • Groove
  • Reading
  • Rhythm

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Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.

Course Lessons

3
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 3
23:49

Note Values and Pedal Exercises 1-5

4
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 4
12:50

Pedal Exercises 6-10, Half, Quarter, & Eighth Notes

5
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 5
23:49

Pedal Exercises 11-15, Short-Long Effect

6
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 6
24:36

Pedal Exercises 16-20

7
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 7
23:46

How to Pedal on Slow Songs 1

8
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 8
34:26

How to Pedal on Slow Songs 1

9
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 9
29:09

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 1

10
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 10
27:28

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 1

11
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 11
31:51

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 1

12
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 12
29:43

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 1

Featured Reviews

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Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.
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