Episode 191
Creating Tension with Pedal Points (Ep: 191)
This lesson explores how to incorporate pedal points into your own playing.
Jazz Piano School · Brenden Lowe : Professional Jazz Pianist and Jazz Piano Educator
May 6, 202018m 16s
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Show Notes
A pedal point is when you keep the same note in the bass while changing the chords on top. Doing this for a series of measures creates a sense of both connection and tension. Using pedal points builds energy so that when the bass note finally changes, the harmonies of the tune seem to burst forth like a waterfall breaking through a dam. This lesson explores how to incorporate pedal points into your own playing.