When to Use Pedalling?

At its most basic function, the damper pedal

damper pedal
The damper pedal, sustain pedal, or sustaining pedal is to the right of the other pedals, and is used more often than the other pedals. It raises all the dampers off the strings so that they keep vibrating after the player releases the key.
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connects one melody note or chord to the next where there would be a break in the sound without using the pedal. Use the pedal to help your music sound more smooth (legato), hold a note or a chord for a long time, or give your music a more resonant quality.

How do you know when to use the pedal?

The short answer is you should hold down the pedal whenever you want your notes to sustain, and release it whenever you want them to stop. To learn when the notes SHOULD sustain, your suspicion about the Ped.

Do you need a pedal for a keyboard?

The last really important thing to look for when searching for a digital piano or keyboard is to make sure it comes with a pedal. At a minimum, you need a pedal called a sustain pedal. ... Just make sure you get the sustain pedal because it's impossible to play in modern styles without one.

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