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94.52Three basic pedal concepts

Sustain pedal

lifts dampers, allowing resonance.

Half-pedal

partial damping/control.

Flutter/change pedal

rapid clearing/re-engaging to maintain resonance without mud.

Exact physical behavior depends on piano.