FoPP 032 1.II.24 Soft Pedal, Hammer Voicing and Physics of the Piano Sound

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Grand pianos: The soft pedal is used to change the mood of the sound from percussive to more serene and gentle when the soft pedal is depressed. It should not be used solely for producing a softer sound because it will also change the timbre. In order to play pianissimo, you will just have to [...]