 I once observed a student play the organ: His head was down all the time - it was evident he had to look at the pedals constantly. Was he afraid to pound the wrong note? Was he unfamiliar with the instrument? I think he formed a habit gradually by practicing this way day in and day out. Can you form a new habit? Can you resist the temptation to look down? For starters try implementing pedal preparation technique as often as you can. This is one of the keys to perfect pedal technique.  Peter Jones: Having your own organ at home = regular practice! 
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Drs. Vidas Pinkevicius and Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene Organists of Vilnius University , creators of Secrets of Organ Playing. Don't have an organ at home? Download paper manuals and pedals, print them out, cut the white spaces, tape the sheets together and you'll be ready to practice anywhere where is a desk and floor. Make sure you have a higher chair. |
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