In organ playing, organists may use their feet to play notes generated by pedals. Although the use of the feet was not discussed in the chapter on keyboarding, which of the following would you expect for pedal-pushing organists based on material in the chapter?

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The principles outlined suggest that alternating between pedals with two feet (A) would be more efficient than using one foot for multiple pedals due to biomechanical and coordination reasons. Hierarchically organized sequences (B) are generally easier to learn and execute than random sequences due to cognitive structuring. Playing one pedal at a time (C) would be simpler than playing chords due to reduced complexity and coordination demands, making all the options correct based on general principles of motor control and learning.

In Organ Playing, Organists May Use Their Feet to Play