A pedal system and method for a musical instrument includes a supporting
pedestal operatively connected to a foot pedal such that the foot pedal
is pivotal to allow a user to control a musical tone in conformance with
the angle of the foot pedal relative to the supporting pedestal. A
rotating section is operatively connected to the foot pedal. A pressing
member presses upon a contact surface of the rotating section. A leaf
spring (or similar bias member) applies pressure on the pressing member
causing it to press upon the contact surface of the rotating section. A
pressing force adjusting structure to adjust the elastic force with which
the leaf spring forces the pressing member upon the contact surface of
the rotating section. The rotating section rotates about a central axis
of rotation, and the rotating section rotates relative to the supporting
pedestal. The rotating section has a contact surface parallel to the
central axis of rotation.