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Finger pedaling

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Shostakovich second sonata 03:32

Lifting the knuckle and a foggy long pedal

Alan shows how a raised second knuckle lets the phrase move forward instead of braking it. He then suggests holding a long pedal through several bars for a foggy effect

A 20 Oct 2026 Intermediate
Pianimals warmup excericises 05:09

Chapter 7 - The bird beak technique for piano playing

Alan demonstrates the bird beak hand position for piano playing, focusing on proper thumb movement, connection between fingers, tonus and incorporating whole-body mechanics to enhance technique and produce a finger-pedaling effect

A 31 Dec 2025 Beginner