Q: it is the second day of my life with a midi keyboard, and I have realized that hitting large chords with one hand is very difficult, if not impossible. i have also realized that sustain pedals exist. so my question is: am I right in my conclusion that sustain pedals are essential for solo playing? that would be surprising. i always thought pedals are only for advanced players, since they're never talked about. i can't tell if I'm having such a hard time only because i need more practice, or because I'm shooting myself in the foot by not having a pedal
A: yea, get a pedal. it can help with things you didn't even think it would help with. just please LIFT IT UP WHEN YOU CHANGE CHORDS! so as not to be a slob