Willem: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think most pianists totally lift their foot from the pedal at modulation. Generally, there is slack in the sustain pedal (about 1/8") to allow the foot to rest on the pedal before the dowel begins to lift the tray, or in the case of an upright, before the rod lifts the lifter bar under the dampers. Does this sound right, or did I misread your note? Paul R-J
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