Beyond the Page: How about those “Other” Pedals?
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Beyond the Page: How about those “Other” Pedals?

Do your students ever ask you about those "Other Pedals"?

It's actually a cool subject and it's a shame most students don't get asked to play these pedals until the repertoire gets quite advanced.

So it was perfect timing when Nicola Cantan commissioned me to compose two pieces for beginners and Intermediate players to be included in her book, Concept Collection 2, featuring the "other two pedals." In case this is a neglected topic in your studio too, I'd like to share some of what I learned.  

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