Pedal 6/4 Chords
Definition
Pedal 6/4 chords refer to a chord progression where the bass note remains stationary while the upper voices move around it.
Analogy
Picture yourself standing still in an elevator while people get on and off at different floors. You remain fixed in place while everything else changes around you.
Related terms
Suspension: A suspension occurs when a note from a previous chord is held over into the next chord before resolving down by step.
Bass Pedal Point: This refers to a sustained or repeated bass note that stays constant throughout various chord changes.
Voice Exchange Pedal Point: This is when two voices exchange pitches while one voice remains stationary, creating an interesting musical effect.
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