How do you play loud and soft on the piano?

Answer 1

This answer greatly depends on what piano you are playing on.

To play really quiet, when there is a PPP, or even a PPPP (which is very rare to find in today's music.), use the damper pedal. To play normally quiet, you will need to practice on the piano more and feel how to get a quiet sound with good tone. Sorry; there is not exact answer, through my experience.

To play loud, hit the key faster. The volume of sound is determined by the speed with which you strike the key. If you hit the key very fast, you will produce a loud sound.

Answer 2

There are two methods; The first is the use of "terrace dynamics." This is accomplished by adding and subtracting stops incrementally. The second is the use of a "swell pedal" which opens and closes large shades - much like Venetian blinds - in the opening of the organ case or chamber. Swell pedals are not to be confused with the crescendo pedal or "register crescendo" which brings stops on and off via the pedal. Using this to register is incorrect and a sure giveaway of an incompetent organist. It is just there for special effects and is overused IMHO. The combination action (or "pre-sets") can be a great aid to dynamic control. Generally combinations are set up in increments of soft to loud with the low numbered pistons being the softest. Registering and controlling the dynamics of an organ is as much of a skill and art as playing the keys. It's not as simple as "pumping the pedals" as one would with a Hammond B-3.

Answer 3

There is no way to produce audible dynamics as in a conventional piano, due to the way the harpsichord is constructed. However, one can couple more sets of strings to produce a louder sound.

Answer 4

use the pedals.

Answer 5

by just simply blowing harder or softer