Endless possibilities

Pedalling for colour requires sensitivity, but in particular, good listening skills. Try half pedalling and flutter pedalling to achieve more complex sound textures and colours, especially in 19th century repertoire onwards. Used in combination, the three pedals open up myriad possibilities. First, become confident using each pedal in isolation; next combine the sustain and una corda pedals, then try transferring sounds between sostenuto and sustain, and in time progress to more ingenious exchanges and combinations.