Piano Pedal Essentials

Instructor

Jonny May

Course Type

Course

Skill Level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

04:49:04

The pedals are one of the most powerful tools on the piano, but they’re often a mystery to beginners. This course teaches you everything you need to know, starting with the basics. You’ll learn what each of the three pedals does, how it changes the sound of your music, which kinds of music use it, and how to read pedal markings in sheet music.

Next, you’ll learn four pedaling techniques every pianist should know. Then you’ll put them into practice with 20 exercises that help you pedal smoothly over a variety of rhythms and grooves, so it becomes second nature instead of something you have to think about.

Finally, you’ll learn how to use the pedal in 22 different piano styles. Whether you love classical, pop, jazz or something in between, you’ll know exactly when and how to pedal for the sound you want. Sheet music is included, so you can follow along and take notes as you go.

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Andy Cohen   verified

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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