Last week, we discussed standardized testing – the advantages and disadvantages, do you require it, and why, etc.. Click here to read the comments that were left! As always, it’s never too late to add your thoughts so feel free to jump into the conversation.
This week, we are going to talk about pedaling. Pedaling is such an important part of learning the piano, but arguably one of the most challenging things to learn for some students. The timing for pedaling must be just right: it can’t be too early, else you’ll have a break in the sound; but it can’t be too late otherwise the previous harmonies with intermingle with the current ones.
So, here’s the question:
How do YOU teach pedaling? Do you have any tips, analogies, or exercises you use with your students in order to teach proper legato pedaling (also sometimes called syncopated pedaling)? How did your piano teacher you how to pedal when you were a first learning?
Share your thoughts below! I am anxious to learn some new tips for better ways to teach pedaling!
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