A pedal point is a sustained tone that is played while chords move from one to another. This is typically played in the bass or lowest pitch. The playing of a pedal point creates tension as the chords move but the pedal tone stays the same thus creating a non chord tone being played under a chord. By creating tension in your music it stimulates interest in the ear as the listener awaits the resolution or release of the tension.
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