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Good question. In technical terms it is called an "expression pedal" as in strictest terms the swell pedal controls only the swell division. The same principal applies to all divisions under expression.

Simply put, depressing the expression pedal forward increases the volume. This is called opening the expression pedal. The opposite decreases the volume.

This is accomplished by enclosing the pipes in the division in question in some sort of enclosure and fitting an opening with a set of shades or "shutters." The shades take the form of large Venetian blinds. they are usually made of wood but some builders have used metal and other materials have been used, such as glass on rare occasions.

The enclosure may take the form of a wooden box or a separate room, called an "organ chamber."

The shades may be connected to the shades by direct mechanical linkage or electrically with a motor being used to move the shades.

On a pipe organ the use of the shades is quite different than an electric or electronic organ, such as a Hammond. The expression pedals should not be "pumped" for not only will they will not be able to respond adequately but it will put undue stress and wear on the mechanisms.

Another type of expression pedal also exists. It appears identical to swell type pedals but does not function in the same manner. This is the Crescendo, or Register Crescendo. It works by bringing stops on and off progressively. It is for special effects and should not be used as a means of registration.

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