Introduction

PEDAL PRACTICE

Problems with accuracy, agility, and independence can be overcome with diligent practice of pedal exercises. In addition, pedal technique can become a dependable and natural part of your organ technique by practicing pedal passages from pieces and hymns in various combinations:

• pedal passages alone
• pedal combined with left hand (a most important combination)
• pedal combined with right hand
• pedal combined with both hands

Note the presence of each of the above combinations in the Seven-Step Method, an effective plan for learning three-part music.