Using The Pedals - Yamaha AvantGrand N3X Owner's Manual

Using the Pedals

The instrument has three pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by
the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Damper Pedal (Right)
Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer. Releasing this pedal immediately stops
(damps) any sustained notes. The damper pedal features a half-pedal function.
 Half-pedal function
This function allows the sustain length to vary depending on how far the pedal is
pressed. The farther you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains. For example, if
you press the damper pedal and all notes you are playing sound a bit murky and loud
with too much sustain, you can release the pedal half way to subdue the sustain (murk-
iness).
Sostenuto Pedal (Center)
Pressing this pedal while holding the notes will sustain the pressed notes (as if the
damper pedal had been pressed), but all subsequently played notes will not be sus-
tained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while the other notes are
played "staccato."
Soft Pedal (Left)
Pressing this pedal will reduce the volume and slightly change the timbre of the notes.
The notes played before this pedal is pressed are not affected.
Playing the Keyboard
If you press and hold the
damper pedal here, all the
notes shown will be sus-
tained.
If you press and hold the soste-
nuto pedal here, only the notes
held at this timing will be sus-
tained.
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