[pianotech] pedal usage

[Thomas Cole]

Pedaling has always had second fiddle status when it comes to learning 
to play the piano. Most students are left to their own devices when it 
comes to the use of the sustain pedal because so few teachers themselves 
were taught how to use it.

A lot of pedal noise can be avoided simply by subtle changes of pedal 
position, as opposed to vigorous up and down movements.

Tom Cole

Ryan Sowers wrote:
> As much as Yamaha gets things right, one of the things I like the 
> least about them is their pedal systems. The all metal construction 
> seams to amplify any pedal noise. It seems to be an ongoing battle 
> with these pianos and their Korean and Chinese knock-offs. 
>
> I have noticed over the years that many people are 
> overly aggressive with the sustain pedal. A lot of piano players are 
> "stompers". Pedals out of regulation may be partially the cause, but 
> often, I believe, the person has not been taught the proper way to pedal. 
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 5:50 PM, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net 
> <mailto:ilvey at sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
>
>     I wonder if brass has different qualities?   I'm reminded of the
>     quality of materials used at our Opera House in SF.  Marble
>     steps...brass railings...all original and in fabulous condition...
>
>     David Ilvedson, RPT
>     Pacifica, CA  94044
>
>     ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
>     From: "Marcel Carey" <mcpianos at hotmail.com
>     <mailto:mcpianos at hotmail.com>>
>     To: pianotech at ptg.org <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>; caut at ptg.org
>     <mailto:caut at ptg.org>
>     Received: 5/15/2009 11:42:51 AM
>     Subject: [pianotech] pedal usage
>
>
>
>     >Hi, I've been wanting to take this picture for a while. Just got
>     to it this morning. This
>     >was taken on a 15 year old U-1. Why do the pedals become so noisy???
>
>     >
>
>     >I wonder how many hours of play it takes to get through brass
>     like this. (see
>     >attached photo)
>
>     >
>
>     >Marcel Carey
>
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> Ryan Sowers, RPT
> Puget Sound Chapter
> Olympia, WA
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