Which pedal is operated with the right foot to dampen the strings?

Which pedal is operated with the right foot to dampen the strings?

• A. Sustain pedal
• B. Soft pedal
• C. Expression pedal
• D. Damper pedal

Answer: (D)

The rightmost pedal on a piano is the damper pedal, also known as the sustain pedal. Pressing it lifts the dampers off the strings so they can keep vibrating and sustain the sound after you release the keys. When you lift the pedal, the dampers return to the strings, damping the vibration and stopping the sound. That’s why this pedal is described as the one that dampens the strings when used. The left pedal is the soft pedal, and the middle pedal varies by instrument (often sostenuto on grand pianos or a practice pedal on uprights). An expression pedal isn’t a standard piano pedal and is more common on digital setups.

The rightmost pedal on a piano is the damper pedal, also known as the sustain pedal. Pressing it lifts the dampers off the strings so they can keep vibrating and sustain the sound after you release the keys. When you lift the pedal, the dampers return to the strings, damping the vibration and stopping the sound. That’s why this pedal is described as the one that dampens the strings when used. The left pedal is the soft pedal, and the middle pedal varies by instrument (often sostenuto on grand pianos or a practice pedal on uprights). An expression pedal isn’t a standard piano pedal and is more common on digital setups.