Upper pedal

Upper pedal · G G G → C → Em → G

Compare each melodic pitch with the underlying chord. Classifying an embellishment requires its approach, departure and metric position.

Example

Melody / harmony · G G G / C → Em → G

Melody / harmony

G G G C → Em → G

How do you locate the release of tension?

Answer

Play slowly while sustaining the indicated harmony. Mark where the moving pitch settles into a chord tone.

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