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Pedaling

Using the piano’s pedals, including the damper (sustain) pedal.

3 articles

  • Arpeggios

    All About Piano

    Break left-hand chords into flowing arpeggios in a new version of "Wonderful Tonight," working with a metronome and the damper pedal for a lush pop-ballad sound.

  • Using the Damper Pedal

    All About Piano

    Master the damper (sustain) pedal to blend chords expressively in ballads, and learn the pedal timing that keeps chord changes from smearing together.

  • How to Use the Pedals

    All About Piano

    Explore the pedals on your piano, focusing on how the sustain (damper) pedal lets notes ring out for a fuller, more resonant sound.

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