If you’re wondering how to use the sustaining pedal for legato pedalling – look no further! This tutorial is your onestopshop, complete guide.

‘Pedal Cam’ allows you to see exactly what my foot is doing on the pedal, and my additional ‘picture in picture’ view means you can see me and what my hands are doing at the same time. I’ve also produced a ‘Legato Pedalling Exercise’ resource which you can download from my Accelerando Piano website: https://accelerandopiano.com/resources/'>https://accelerandopiano.com/resources/ or you can go directly to the Tutorial Page: https://accelerandopiano.com/legatop...

Want to observe your pedalling as you do the exercises in my Tutorial, but don't have a 'pedal cam'? Use a mirror it's as simple as that! Check out my quick 'how to' video at:    • DIY Pedal Cam  

0:44 Introduction
1:32 How to position your foot on the pedal – the dos and don’ts for correct pedalling
6:20 Introducing the ‘Legato Pedalling’ resource page, which you can download from my Accelerando Piano website
7:06 Legato Pedalling Exercise
12:34 Pedal with you ear!
13:17 What the pedal markings look like on the music
17:14 The basic functions of the pedal: Sound Enrichment
19:07 The basic functions of the pedal: Joining sounds we can’t physically join ourselves
19:54 The basic functions of the pedal: Layering Effects
21:36 Closing Summary

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