Pianos usually have three pedals. By understanding the characteristics of each and using them well, you can play with flair and precision.
damper pedal
The most commonly used pedal is the damper pedal on the right side, which releases the damper in conjunction with the pedal movement to keep the sound resonating.
When you look at the score, you may see the above symbols. Press the damper pedal at the left symbol and release it at the right symbol. In some cases, only a bar line is marked, in which case you step on the pedal at the beginning of the line and release it at the end of the line.
Timing is very important when using pedals. If you do not step on the pedal at the right place, the sound will be muddy and cannot be made to sound beautiful. It is also possible to add depth and color to your playing by adjusting the force with which you step on the pedals. Learn how to use the pedals by practicing many times and listening carefully with your own ears.
soft pedal
After the damper pedal, the soft pedal on the left side is used most frequently. The soft pedal has the effect of reducing the sound.
Press the soft pedal where it says una corda and release it where it says tre corde.
sostenuto pedal
The sostenuto pedal in the middle is the sostenuto pedal, which is used very infrequently in performance; it has the effect of extending a single note and is used, for example, when playing a melody while continuing to play a particular note in the bass clef.
In the score, it is designated pedale sostenuto or p.s., but you will rarely see it
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