pathetique 2nd movement

[ch101]

hi guys. this is my first new topic.
I am working on the pathetique sonata for my arct exam and I do not know ow to control the pedaling for the second movement. I am kind of hovering over the pedal right now. anyone got any good ideas?

[invictious]

I forgot who said it, but releasing the pedal for every change in the chord would be a starting point, then adjust accordingly.

[musicluvr49]

Hello.

Well when I play it, I don't use very much pedal. I use it pretty much throughout the piece, I but I only push down about 1/3 of the way. But then again, that may just be me. Some people may prefer more pedal.

I hope that is what you meant by "how to control the pedaling."

[ch101]

Hello.

Well when I play it, I don't use very much pedal. I use it pretty much throughout the piece, I but I only push down about 1/3 of the way. But then again, that may just be me. Some people may prefer more pedal.

I hope that is what you meant by "how to control the pedaling."

sometimes even that sounds like too much, but I really do not know. i personally feel that if you can play legato and not use pedal then that its fine. but my teacher insisted.

[musicluvr49]

My piano teacher actually makes me practice the piece without pedal, to make sure I'm playing it legato. It souns nice without pedal, but a little pedal definetely helps.

[notsobreitbart]

I've been told that practicing without the pedal is always a good idea and pays off.  Especially in this slow movement, which has some very unusual phrasing.

Pedaling I think for this piece should be minimal.

Related to this, I am wondering if it is technically possible to play, in the third phrase of this movement (right after the modified repeat of the original theme), the repeated middle C's legato without pedal.  I can't seem to do it and am wondering if it is even possible.

Any insight would be helpful.

[symphonicdance]

I find that pedaling suggestion on Beethoven PS by Editio Musica Budapest (editor: Weiner) is fairly good and practical.  An example is attached.  FYI, I used the aforesaid edition (though I also crossed checked other editions like Henle, ABRSM, Schirmer, etc.) to play Beethoven PS #31 for my fellowship diploma exam (Trinity UK).  Of course, at the end, I still need to adjust in accordance with the instrument and the venue to get the desirable sound.

[dima_76557]

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