Music Glossary: pedal

LH basslines or drones while RH improvises; sustain pedal management. more

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Keyboard with sustained tone generated by pipes or electronics; powerful pedal bass. more

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Static bass with moving harmony above; builds tension and anchor. more

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Loop switchers and MIDI PC/CC automate pedal on/off and presets; reduces tap dancing live. more

Sustain root while harmony moves above; anchors form and builds tension. more

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Clear pedaling with 𝆮/𝆯 or text; align changes to harmonic rhythm. more

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Pedal timing and half-pedaling for clarity; una corda for color shift. more

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