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The Pedal Pointer

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A musical staff containing an example of a pedal point where chords change over a repeating bass note

In music, a pedal point is a sustained or repeated note that serves as an anchor for other tones in a song. It evokes feelings of stability, energy, and forward momentum as other notes dance about forming melody lines and chords. The pedal point is used in all genres of music, with iconic examples like the opening of Van Halen’s “Jump,”“Mars” from The Planets by classical composer Gustav Holst, and the chorus of “I’m Blue” by Eiffel 65.

We believe that accessibility is the pedal point of the web, Being accessible means that every design and development choice is informed by the steady premise that everyone can take full advantage of a website’s features, regardless of disability. When we build online experiences around principles of accessibility, we make the web a better place for everybody.

Pedal Point Solutions offers digital accessibility consulting, testing, treatment, and training services. Set up a free no-obligation 20-minute call with us to check your website for 5 of the most common and high-impact accessibility issues. After our conversation, we’ll send you a custom report with strategies to improve your site’s accessibility