Pedal Extender
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Elaine F., South Carolina
Now that I am paying more attention to my students sitting properly I am beginning to think about buying pedal extenders.
Does anyone have recommendations?
I’ve found these 2 on line:
Vanda King:
Pedal Platform requires No Assembly
The mechanism adjusts in 3 increments from 5-7/8″ to 9-1/4″ from the floor.
Wood base with 2 Brass Pedals
Weight 18 lbs.
Measurements: – 14″ Long x 14″ Wide
Ebony/Black or Walnut
and this one which is on sale for $129 for a few more days
CPS Imports:
The Piano Pedal Extender (piano foot-pedal stool) is 14″ wide and 12.5″ deep, and weighs about 14 pounds. The height of the pedal extender can be adjusted instantly from 5.5″ to 9″ as measured from the floor. It gives students proper weight balance and enables earlier use of pedals.
The piano pedal extender fits all makes of pianos (grand, upright, console, spinet, Steinway, Wurlitzer, Yamaha, Kawai, Baldwin, and Kimball, etc.) and can be switched back and forth instantly.
The adjusting mechanism of the piano pedal extender is made of heavy gauge steel. It is strong and durable and will not collapse or slip down after adjustment. The body of the pedal extender is made of solid hard wood and pedals are made of polished brass. No assembly required.
Available in ebony, walnut or mahogany (reddish) color.
Sue C., Australia
I have been quoted just below $90 USD including shipping for a pedal extender. More than half the cost is for shipping.
Does this sound reasonable? And would it be useful to have one on the piano for PAS classes? I don’t think it would work on an electronic keyboard pedal.
Mark M., New York
Interesting to note that, with an electronic keyboard that had no built-in pedal but a separate sustain pedal plugged in, you could just hold that pedal in your hand, letting the cord dangle, and stand comfortably anywhere within the cord’s range. For doing the pedal for kids during PAS lessons/practice, I imagine it would be far easier and more comfortable than any situation involving a pedal in its regular position.
Unkown
Nancy Reese suggested one at Young Musicians online.