The third pedal on the piano is called sostenuto, and only sustains the notes that are hit when the pedal is depressed.

That way you can sustain a chord and play melody notes that don't sustain.

Half pedal is holding the sustain pedal partially down causing a point between full sustain and no sustain.


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