>>>"But dampers damp. Isn't the damper "engaged" or "on" when the pedal is up and the dampers are resting on the strings, doing their job to damp string movement????" Peace, Sarah>> >>>"Pedal down, pedal on......hmmmm If we want precise terminology pedal could be on, but dampers fail, half peddling is a valid technique, does that become "half on" How about simply "pedal engaged." "dampers engaged" 1.5 cents worth Dave Renaud>>>>> Council hath spoken; Pedalling belongs to bicycles and peddling belongs to other mischievous activities. When it comes to pianos it is SUSTAIN that shall be deemed to be on or off. AF
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