Brainstorming (How to Play) - Legato Playing

• Legato Playing
•  To make the sound sound connected
• Finger Legato
• Sustain (by resting down, not pushing down) a key until (right before) the next key is depressed
• I personally do not like overlapping sound, but if so desired, sustain a key until immediately after the next key is played
• Legato Pedaling
1. Play a key (hand)
2. Apply Damper Pedal (foot)
3. Release the key (hand)
4. Play the next key (hand)
• There is going to be an overlap of sound.
5. Release Damper Pedal (foot)
6. Apply Damper Pedal (foot)
• How quickly the damper pedal (to reduce the amount of time of over lapping) is released and applied again, without making noise with the pedal, is an important skill for a pianist.
7. Release the key (hand)
8. Play the next key (hand)
9. Release Damper Pedal (foot)
10. Apply Damper Pedal (foot)
11. Release the key (hand)
12. ... etc.
• It is only necessary to do finger legato or legato pedaling at a time, but not both at the same time.