What do the pedals do on a piano?

Answer by  squirtt7 (66)

The left pedal makes the notes sound slightly softer. The middle pedal can sustain one note while allowing others to sound normally. The right pedal sustains all notes played. The right pedal (called a sustain pedal) is used the most, and is important to have on a keyboard.

Answer by  Lathlynde (53)

The leftmost pedal softens the sound of all the keys, making them quieter. The middle pedal sustains one note (often referred to as a "pedal tone"). The pedal rightmost sustains every note that is played. They aren't necessary on a keyboard, but they help create a varied sound.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

The far right pedal makes the chords sound loudly and richly. The far left pedal produces a more muted sound than normal. The middle pedal allows certain notes to ring out while the rest fade out normally. You can hook up pedals on a keyboard but typically there are buttons to handle this electronically.