The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling

Rating:
Summary: A Book For Serious Piano Students
Review: A past master of the piano once said that the pedal was the soul of the piano. This book gives much detailed and practical information and advice on piano pedaling.
It is a valuable addition to the serious student's library. The judicious use of the pedal can make all the difference between an inspired or mediocre performance.
It is a very subjective art, and this book handles the subject matter very well.

Recommended

Rating:
Summary: A Book For Serious Piano Students
Review: A past master of the piano once said that the pedal was the soul of the piano. This book gives much detailed and practical information and advice on piano pedaling.
It is a valuable addition to the serious student's library. The judicious use of the pedal can make all the difference between an inspired or mediocre performance.
It is a very subjective art, and this book handles the subject matter very well.

Recommended

Rating:
Summary: A excellent and detailed study of piano pedaling
Review: This books is a resource for advanced classical piano students. It covers all manner of pedaling techniques, and adresses a wide scope of composers, including the classics, romantics, as well as baroque. All the pedaling examples are supported by score extracts, showing the exact suggested pedaling, and the various composers are discussed at length with regards to pedaling style & performance practices. Remember that using the pedal (although it sounds simple!) is something not mastered well by many pianists, and it can be enormously effective in generating a wide spectrum of tonal effects. You have to be a serious classical piano student to appreciate this book - but if you are, it is definately worth it!