{"title":"Add A Third Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Pedal is the Heart of the Piano”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVladimir Horowitz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eShackleford Pianos\u003c\/strong\u003e, we offer the option to add a \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"229\"\u003esostenuto pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"253\"\u003epractice pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e to your instrument, allowing you to expand your expressive capabilities and enjoy an even richer playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eAll pianos come standard with at least two pedals. On a \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"443\"\u003egrand piano\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eleft pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e—known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"491\"\u003esoft pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"508\"\u003euna corda\u003c\/strong\u003e—shifts the entire piano action slightly (usually to the right, though some manufacturers move it to the left). This subtle movement causes the hammers to strike fewer strings—typically two out of three in the mid-range notes—resulting in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"795\"\u003equieter sound with a distinct tonal change\u003c\/strong\u003e that can add delicate nuance to your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Third Pedal Piano\" style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/files\/thirdpedal_3df1f75a-203f-4175-94c8-85608c835013.jpg?v=1544099759\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eLeft Pedal (Soft or Una Corda Pedal):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eThe left pedal shifts the piano’s action slightly so that the hammers strike fewer strings—typically two instead of three—resulting in a softer volume and a more delicate tonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eRight Pedal (Sustain or Forte Pedal):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThe right pedal lifts all the dampers off the strings simultaneously, allowing them to vibrate freely. This not only sustains the notes you play but also enables the soundboard to resonate more fully, enriching the piano’s tonal colour and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eMiddle Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal on Grand Pianos):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eThe sostenuto pedal sustains only those notes that are being held down at the moment the pedal is pressed. It holds the dampers up for these specific notes while other dampers continue to function normally. This allows certain notes to ring out independently, enabling greater expressive control.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/collections\/Banner-Third-Pedal-grand_piano.jpg?v=1544525203","url":"https:\/\/www.silkpianos.com\/collections\/add-a-third-pedal.oembed","provider":"Silk Pianos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}