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how do you like your bach preludes and fugues?

Dry: 11 (61.1%)
Damp: 7 (38.9%)

Total Members Voted: 18

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Bach Prelude&Fugue Pedal

on: June 15, 2005, 01:39:39 PM

Dry = no noticeable pedal

Damp = noticeable pedal

I prefer my Bach on the dry side. I've heard some versions where the pianist used lots of pedale and it sounded a bit out of place.

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Dazzer

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Re: Bach Prelude&Fugue Pedal

Reply #1 on: June 15, 2005, 02:45:05 PM

well i do use a little bit of pedal. not too much, but to say that you should play it like one plays a harsichord is ridiculous. You're playing a PIANO. that's all there is to it.