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Hands first, foot after

Change the pedal after playing the new chord; listen for blurring or gaps.

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  1. Lesson 83

    Pedal: hands first, foot after

    Practise legato pedalling on a real piano, clearing the old sound at each chord change.

    In Piano for adult beginners

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  2. Lesson 124

    Legato pedal: hands lead the foot

    Practise physical pedalling that holds the sound while the hand releases.

    In Piano for adults · Book 2

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