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FEATURES:

  1. •Systematic approach

  2. •Preparatory exercises for each pedal technique

  3. •New short pieces that are fun and easy to learn

  4. •Graphic pedal notation

  5. •Charming illustrations

  6. •Can be used along with any pedagogical methods and materials

PURPOSE:

  1. •To learn artistic pedaling from the very beginning of piano study

  2. •To develop careful listening and tonal imagination

Pedaling~Colors In Sound is a beautiful book of 40 pages of pieces using five pedaling techniques that can be easily mastered by beginning piano students – long damper pedals, simultaneous damper pedal, syncopated damper pedal, slow damper pedal releases, and also introduces use of the soft pedal (una corda). To help students acquire skills in each of these techniques, each lesson includes well-sequenced preparatory exercises

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“At last piano teachers have a resource to explain sophisticated pedal techniques from the early stages of piano study! Katherine Faricy’s Pedaling-Colors in Sound contains thorough explanations, creative exercises and wonderfully imaginative compositions by James Callahan that students will enjoy learning. This book will be a welcome addition to our ‘Books all Piano Teachers Should Own’ list we provide our piano pedagogy students at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.”

Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, performer, clinician, and author. 

“For teachers looking for an effective tool to help students develop the awareness, imagination, skills, and vocabulary of artistic pedaling from the earliest lessons, Pedaling-Colors in Sound is a flexible and practical—and delightful!— resource. Easy to use with any course of study, this compact volume gives structure and focus to learning to pedal with precision, confidence, and artistry. A welcome pre-quel to Faricy’s Artistic Pedal Technique: Lessons For Intermediate and Advanced Pianists.”

Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at
St. Olaf College, pianist, clinician, and editor.

“Pedaling-Colors in Sound, by pianist-pedagogue Katherine Faricy and composer James Callahan provides piano teachers with a rich treasure trove of concise information, imaginative exercises and delightful short pieces. These introduce students to artistic pedaling from the very beginning of their piano study. The book is a welcome contribution that teachers will find indispensable!”

Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, performer, clinician, and author.

“I can think of a thousand uses for Pedaling-Colors in Sound in my own studio! It will become the new standard for teaching artistic pedaling.” 

Internationally-known clinician, author, pianist, and pedagogue.

“Here is a book that will be a life-saver for teachers and students dealing with introducing the pianist’s ‘third hand.’ The simple, short exercises that introduce the different types of pedaling are invaluable. What a gift to any teacher and student to have these written out in a fun and accessible manner. I cannot overemphasize the necessity of correct and sequential pedal introduction from the earliest stage. As a composer, I incorporate different pedaling opportunities in my pieces for students. Katherine Faricy’s book will definitely be a part of my studio!”

Composer of student pieces, performer, and teacher.

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SCOTT McBRIDE SMITH,

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