Pedal
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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
Shostakovich second sonata
03:47
Playing without pedal and finding a focused sound
Alan tries the passage with no pedal to get clarity back. He explains how an arched hand focuses the piano's sound, much like a singer's voice