Pedal Technique, Volume One introduces the pianist to simple pedal mechanics. Beginning with hammers, dampers, and strings, students will becomefamiliar with the inside working of the piano. The focus is then on the damper pedalŒ_ highlighting skills such as adjusting bench distance, kee ping the heel down, and finding the pedal Œñfloor.Œî Good habits that develop proper pedal technique are reinforced with a variety of pedal exercises and pieces.