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Historical pedal indications

Original long pedal markings sound different on a modern grand; separate the text from the adaptation.

Category
Pedalling
First taught in
L.2 Connect recitative, motion and harmonic direction
Theory cards
  • Testing a long pedal mark (Licentiate)

In the lessons

2 lessons and 2 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.

LessonLesson and piece
L.2Connect recitative, motion and harmonic directionPiano Sonata No. 17 in D minor “Tempest”, Op. 31 No. 2: I. Largo – Allegro, Ludwig van Beethoven
L.8Hear a slow dance through harmonic colourImages, première série: Hommage à Rameau, L. 110 / CD 105, Claude Debussy

In Musicianship

The units whose theory questions ask about it.

UnitTitle
L.2A contrasting answer

In the app, the Theory library has the whole card, with its questions, and a deep dive into this idea. The glossary from A to Z

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