A sustain pedal wouldn't be possible, since an organ has no dampers. An
organ pipe sounds just as long as the key and stop send air to it. A
sostenuto mechanism might be possible, though personally I've never
heard of one, by simply keeping the key or part of the linkage
depressed. Your question is interesting though, since it appears you
are looking at the wrong end of the telescope! sostenuto was developed
to allow the piano to emulate the organ. See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_pedals#Sostenuto_pedal et seq. for
more info.
Regards,
Martin
On 01/10/2020 09:32, Gianmaria Lari wrote:
Sorry if I ask this question here. I do it as usual because I have a lot
of consideration for the people who write on this group and I'm sure
someone can help me.
I'm curious to know if a pipe organ (mechanical) can have a sustain
pedal and a sostenuto pedal like a piano. I had a look online but I have
not been able to find it.
Thanks a lot!
gianmaria
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J Martin Rushton MBCS
