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The damper pedal, also known as the right pedal, is most commonly used. It lifts all the dampers from the strings so that they can vibrate freely when a key is pressed, giving a warm, rich and more resonant sound. It is usually used to enhance the tone and resonance of chords or single notes in the lower half of the keyboard, especially at the end of a phrase or when a soft and romantic tone is desired.