Piano Pedal Extensions – Proper Technique, Better Player
Piano pedal extenders are a great choice for anyone who can not properly reach the pedals of the piano. Young piano students do better if taught properly from the start. Seating position and posture is very important for a young player. With a piano pedal extender it will give the young player the ability to reach the pedals and also have their small arms and hands at the proper height. A properly trained musician is taught to have their heels are the ground at all times. It is really meaningful to teach a young student to learn this from the very beginning. If they are going to learn about this it is best to start out being taught the right way. The pedal extenders can also be used as a easy place to rest the young student’s feet.
A good music teacher knows the advantage of using a piano extender. Look for an extender that is adjustable. While an adjustable piano bench can help, a pedal extender will increase a child’s playing time by making the piano more fun to play. Also look for a unit that is light weight and can be easily moved from home to any piano lesson. Safety is the key. Look for a unit that is well built and crafted. A well designed pedal extender will have an enclosed front to lessen chances of little fingers or toes from getting into mechanism. All pedal extenders are not designed alike. Look for this feature because not all pedal extenders have this important feature. Parents will also like a pedal extender for a lot of the same reasons. If you have several children play the piano it can be easily adjusted for each child’s size.
I have personally witnessed that using a piano extender has helped a member of my family. My nephew received a college scholarship this fall to continue his musical training at the next level. All of his blood, sweat, and practice had finally paid off. He will be the first to admit that he received great instruction from several teachers and credits them for all he has accomplished. He an early age was the key to his musical success. I can remember him starting playing at a very young age. I can remember his small frame and short legs not being able to reach the pedals. A pedal extender was the right solution for him. It helped him with using the correct technique and proper positioning.
I can remember his greatest success. Playing piano became very easy to him. He play a lot of little performances and shows. He quickly moved to greater successes by working with the city’s youth symphonies and also getting an opportunity to play with the Pops Orchestra in his area. He was often called a whiz kid. I know his family were very proud of him. I feel that the sky is the limit for his career and I know that proper technique got him to where he is.
