In another part of the composition mentioned here, I want to use the sostenuto pedal:
How can I notate this?
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If this is an American made piano, the notation S.P. is possible (Sostenuto Pedal).
On some Eurpoean pianos, this effect is achieved by a half-pedal technique. One depresses the notes to be held and then depresses the right (damper) pedal halfway down.
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2It doesn't matter whether the instrument has a sostenuto pedal or not - the notation is to show the effect required, not the method of playing it. – user19146 Mar 29 '17 at 2:43
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You can still write S.P. A player who finds himself at a piano lacking the Sostenuto pedal will recognise the intention and produce the effect as best he can. – Laurence Payne Dec 2 '18 at 14:21
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@LaurencePayne - can't think of an effective way in which to achieve the 'sos' - half pedal on sustain isn't really the same. How would you do it? – Tim Dec 2 '18 at 14:35
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I have no better suggestion than the one @ttw mentions in his reply. – Laurence Payne Dec 2 '18 at 20:26
