Want to know the technique for direct pedalling, and how it’s different from legato pedalling? Here’s everything you need to know!

My ‘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.

0:22 Introducing the ‘Direct Pedalling’ resource page
0:44 Introducing the technique for direct pedalling, and comparing it with legato pedalling
1:48 Demonstration of direct pedalling on chords separated by rests
3:35 Demonstration of direct pedalling for more localised and specific chord enhancement
5:51 Comparison of technique for direct pedalling and legato pedalling in chord sequence
7:35 Concluding Summary

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