How to write pedal markings for piano

The first way is with the “ped” and asterisk symbols. The “ped” marking indicates that you should press the pedal down, while the asterisk indicates that you should release the pedal. Alternately, a line below the staff also indicates when to depress and release the pedal.

1. How do you notate a sustain pedal?
2. How do you put on pedal markings?
3. How do you show sustain on sheet music?

How do you notate a sustain pedal?

In piano notation, use of the sustain pedal begins with Ped., and ends with a large asterisk. Variable pedal marks are placed under notes and define the precise pattern in which the sustain pedal is depressed and released. Horizontal lines show when the sustain pedal is depressed.

How do you put on pedal markings?

Pedal markings

1. Choose the Smart Shape tool . ...
2. Choose the Custom Line Tool . ...
3. Choose Smart Shape > Smart Shape Options. ...
4. From the Smart Lines popup menu, choose Custom Line.
5. Click Select next to Smart Line Style. ...
6. Click Create. ...
7. From the Line Style popup menu, choose Character.

How do you show sustain on sheet music?

The short answer is you should hold down the pedal whenever you want your notes to sustain, and release it whenever you want them to stop. To learn when the notes SHOULD sustain, your suspicion about the Ped.