diki, being a self-taught keyboardist, I never was trained in the use of a sustain pedal. I've tried to use it but found I liked my playing better without it. maybe i've compensated with finger technique of my own to achieve
sustain digitally instead of with the foot. since almost all are trained to use the pedal, maybe they never developed that facility which i may have inadvertently developed on my lonesome. i realize there are situations where a sustain-pedal user might have advantage, but it's not been a problem to me at all, plus i find i can't stand listening to players who overuse sustain--to me it's like those who overuse reverb. there are tons of both out there

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Miami Mo