41. Harpsichord Primer The harpsichord is that family of keyboard instruments which are plucked, not struck, by the key mechanism. It has served as the major string keyboard http://www.bigduck.com/primer.html

Harpsichord Miscellany A Harpsichord Primer Italian early single outer case Flemish early single transposing double late double French early single late double apotheosis German double English virginal reducto ad gizmo The Repertoire under construction link to sounds The Denton Bookmarks The harpsichord is that family of keyboard instruments which are plucked, not struck, by the key mechanism. It has served as the major string keyboard instrument for substantially longer than its descendant the piano, and still at the end of the millenium is much in use, both in early music performance and in various new applications. There are perhaps three distinctions which help catagorize the instruments. There are national schools (chiefly Flemish, Italian, French, German, and English), time frame (conveniently thought of by century - 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th), and instrument type (harpsichord, spinette, virginal, but with several rich and strange variations, such as the lautenwerk or the clavicyntherium). The history of the harpsichord is somewhat odd in that it contains a dramatic hiatus: harpsichord making simply died in the nineteenth century (a victim, some will argue, of Romanticism) and was only revived again in the twentieth. At first the revival engendered some very different kinds of instruments indeed, and it is only in the second half of the century that we find the emphasis again on early styles of building. We are able then to make the additional distinction between historic, revival, and modern instruments.

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www.harpsichord.org.uk The British Harpsichord Society promotes the awareness, enjoyment, study, performance and ownership of harpsichords and related plucked keyboard instruments in Britain. Our aim is to create more public awareness and get more people enjoying and playing the harpsichord. Harpsichords, spinets and virginals are included. Pianos, fortepianos and clavichords are not, but we are happy to point people to complementary organisations such as the British Clavichord Society. It is intended to complement many existing harpsichord resources and sources of information, to be as comprehensive as possible. It is also intended to arrange meetings, talks and concerts to bring together people interested in harpsichords. All offers and suggestions gratefully received. Who is it for? Anyone with an interest or occupation related to the harpsichord. Amateur or professional, music lover, performer, teacher, builder or collector. The list is inclusive not exclusive. The British Harpsichord Society membership list will not be published but we will be pleased to be publicly associated with those members who so wish. Those on the brink of an interest in harpsichords are welcome as are those with a lifetime of skill and experience, and all others in between. Those with much to offer will enrich the Society. One day some of those who came with little to offer will take their places. The focus is on Britain but overseas members with an interest in harpsichords are welcomed.

43. Pedal Harpsichords The first instrument built by Nicolas Macheret after a harpsichord with 16 by One adds also sometimes pedals to these instruments (the harpsichord), http://www.harpsichord.org.uk/pedal/pedalharpsichord.htm

Pedal harpsichord, by Yves Rechsteiner This article was written in 2001 for Organ Loft. Translated and reproduced here with permission by William Vine. Original text in French. Introduction The term pedal harpsichord, called by the Germans "Clavecimbelpedal" indicates 2 types of instruments: - an ordinary harpsichord under which pedal keys are located which pluck the lowest keys of the harpsichord using strings or some other mechanism. in other words, it is a harpsichord with pedals permanently connected. - an ordinary harpsichord placed on a second harpsichord which is played by the pedal keys. The two instruments are thus completely independent one of the other, the pedal harpsichord having its own strings and registers. Those interested in the historical aspect of the instrument, will read with interest the article by Karin Ford "The pedal clavicord and the pedal harpsichord" in the review Galpin Society Journal, No 50 (March 1997) or the dissertation of Etienne Baillot (CNR of Paris, 1991). German harpsichords To come to the reasons which prompted me to order such an instrument, I go back a few years. Since the 1990s musicians and makers of harpsichords began to be interested in the German old instruments after a kind of hegemony of the French and Flemish instruments

44. Harpsichord Schott, Howard Playing the harpsichord (Mineola, 2002) Zuckermann, Wolfgang Joachim The Modern harpsichord Twentieth-Century instruments and Their http://www.henrylim.org/Harpsichord.html

Harpsichord (Click on thumbnails for full size image ; Click on the "mp3" link to listen) With the exception of the wire strings, this instrument is entirely constructed out of LEGO partsthe keyboard, jacks, jack rack, jack rail, plectra, soundboard, bridge, hitch pins, tuning pins, wrestplank, nut, case, legs, lid, lid stick, and music stand are all built out of interlocking ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) plastic bricks and related pieces. And is playable. Specifications include a 1 x 8' disposition (single choir (one string per note), middle C corresponds to middle C on other instruments), single manual (one keyboard), 61 note range (5 octaves, C-c'''', A415), 6 x 3 ft. dimension, approximate 150 lbs. weight, and an estimated 100,000 LEGO piece count. The strings (brass gauges .012-.018 and steel gauges .008-.012) exert approximately 325 lbs. of tension. Audio example It's taken two years of theorizing, designing, collecting parts, building, testing, and rebuilding. Originally, upon thinking about the potentials of making a LEGO musical instrument, I had hoped to reproduce a piano, but ditched the idea due to the enormous tension involved (40,000 lbs.)there's a reason why pianos have steel frames. Its ancestor, the harpsichord, seemed more practically possiblethe key/jack workings are simple levers, the strings are plucked, it's smaller, and it maintains less tension. Coincidentally, I was in my Bach phase anyways. The important considerations during design were strength, efficiency, and durability. Anticipating the tension of the strings, the instrument had to be built strong, yet be able to incorporate the functions and mechanisms on a lifesize scale. With many moving parts, it also had to withstand the repeated demands of a keyboard instrument. Several prototypes of the various sections were made. After finalizing designs, I started amassing the necessary LEGO parts.

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Web kids.net.au Thesaurus Dictionary Kids Categories Encyclopedia ... Harpsichord Sort by Alphabet Hot Harpsichord Information Centre profile - Questions and answers by American harpsichordist Barbara Cadranel. Includes photographs and an audio sample. Keys to the Millennium profile - Provides general information and includes a listening room featuring music from both early and twentieth century repertoires. Sounds of Harpsichords profile - Audio samples of different styles of instruments including Flemish and German, clavichords and virginals. Big Duck's Harpsichord Miscellany profile - Features a primer covering distinctions between different schools, eras and instrument types. Includes a list of current builders. The Difference Between Piano and Harpsichord Touch profile - Advice for pianists approaching the harpsichord for the first time, including differences in key resistance, size, material and colour between the instruments. Printer safe version Link to Kids.Net.Au About Us Create Bookmark ... Add Kids.net.au to your site! Kids.net.au - Search engine for kids, children, educators and teachers - Searching sites designed for kids that are child safe and clean. Information on this site is sourced from Dmoz.org, Wikipedia.org and

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The London Harpsichord Centre The Early Music Shop is pleased to announce the opening of its specialist harpsichord shop, located just a few doors down from its current Recorder Centre in Chiltern Street, London W1. The London Harpsichord Centre houses new instruments by Guido Bizzi, second hand instruments, tuners, accessories, CDs and an extensive collection of sheet music. Many of the sheet music editions, such as Le Pupitre, Fuzeau and Musica Britannica are not available at any other London store. Bizzi's eye catching instruments are highly regarded by professional and amateur players and can be seen on concert platforms the world over. There is a wide choice of options available for each instrument, ranging from the number of stops to the type of stand and option of lid painting, so each harpsichord can be customised to the requirements of individuals. The London Harpsichord Centre is run by David Wright, winner of the Broadwood Harpsichord competition and artist in residence at Fenton house, home of the Benton Flecture collection of historical keyboard instruments. David is a highly qualified and experienced musician with a working knowledge of instrument building, maintenance and tuning. David has an extensive knowledge of the harpsichord repertory from the 15th to the 21st century and is able to advise on the comprehensive selection of sheet music (including facsimiles and rare editions) and CD's in stock at the shop.

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Codes: S = in stock in Bradford, SL = in stock in London, no letter = contact Bradford, L = contact London Recorder Centre, HL = contact London Harpsichord Centre Harpsichords Spinets Clavichords Virginals ... Miscellaneous Harpsichords Reference Description Price 4146 S Italian single manual harpsichord by Tom Wess (1970). Condition as new Morley English double manual harpsichord no. 3264 (1991) condition as new 4419 S Michael Thomas double manual harpsichord, lute,8', 4' stops modelled after Taskin (1728) blue/gold decoration. Approximately 30 years old. 5359 S Cembal d'amour 5411 S William de Blaise single manual harpsichord 4'8'' with lute stops. Mahogany finish, very good condition. 5472 S Zuckermann Italian II single manual harpsichord assembled by Mark Ransom in 1982. Price now greatly reduced! William de Blaise single manual harpsichord 1963, teak frame and case, three pedals 5541 S Goble double manual harpsichord, 1966, walnut case, 1X16' 2X8' 1X4' Now greatly reduced! 5549 S Goble double manual harpsichord A=440 Feldberg/Neupert pedal harpsichord, C-F (30 notes), overhauled in 1999

49. Harpsichord The harpsichord is the largest and most complex of the plucked keyboard Musical instruments Through the Ages. Batchworth Press Limited, London, England, http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/Town/Music/Harpsichord.ht

Harpsichord Keyboard Instruments Organ Clavichord Virginal The harpsichord is the largest and most complex of the plucked keyboard instruments, usually having more than one keyboard (or manual). Technically, the harpsichord belongs in the plucked zither family (psaltery) because it produces sound through a mechanical action which plucks the strings with a small plectrum made out of quill. The result is a crisp tone and clear melody. The harpsichord is used for solo performances, accompaniment in chamber groups and in larger ensembles. Typically, there are two sets of strings per key, tuned to the same pitch or an octave apart. References to harpsichords can be found as early as the 14th century. In Italian music, it is used mainly as an accompaniment to singing and not as a solo instrument. Prior to the 17th century, composers usually made no distinction between what they wrote for the harpsichord, the organ, or the clavichord. Mary on the Harpsichord For the Mac (AIFF) 480K or (SND) For the PC (WAV) For the Unix (AU) RealAudio (RA) Mary on the Italian Harpsichord For the Mac (AIFF) 280K or (SND) For the PC (WAV) For the Unix (AU) RealAudio (RA) Pratensis Harpsichord (Italy, 1610)

50. Harpsichord: Definition And Much More From Answers.com harpsichord, stringed musical instrument played from a keyboard. The Italian harpsichord makers made singlemanual instruments with a very light http://www.answers.com/topic/harpsichord

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Arts Business Entertainment Games ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Fine Arts WordNet Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping harpsichord Dictionary harp·si·chord h¤rp sÄ­-k´rd , -kà rd n. A keyboard instrument whose strings are plucked by means of quills or plectrums. [Alteration of obsolete French harpechorde , from Italian arpicordo arpa , harp (from Late Latin harpa , of Germanic origin) + corda , string (from Latin chorda , from Greek khordē harp si·chord ist n. var tcdacmd="cc=art;dt"; Encyclopedia harpsichord, stringed musical instrument played from a keyboard. Its strings, two or more to a note, are plucked by quills or jacks. The harpsichord originated in the 14th cent. and by the 16th cent. Venice was the center of its manufacture. At that time its prevailing shape was winglike, similar to that of a grand piano. The square harpsichord, often called spinet , became more common in the late 16th cent., when harpsichord making in the northern countries surpassed that of Italy. Perhaps the greatest craftsmen were the Ruckers family of Antwerp (late 16th–17th cent). Varying the touch in harpsichord playing does not alter the quality or volume of tone; to provide dynamic variety, octave couplers and various stops that change the tone were introduced. Contrast in volume and in tone color is made easier by the addition of a second keyboard, or manual, found on German harpsichords from the late 16th cent. and on Italian ones from c.1665. The instrument provided the basic support of virtually all the various combinations of instruments as chamber music and orchestral forms developed. In the 19th cent. the harpsichord, which required frequent tuning and replacement of quills, was superseded in general use by the piano. Since the mid-20th cent. however, the older instrument has had a revival in popularity.

51. Harpsichord & Fortepiano harpsichord Fortepiano, published twice a year, is intended for everyone interested in the world of early keyboard instruments. http://www.beedata.com/harp/

Harpsichord Home SoundBoard Current Issue Talking Point Index ... Discussion Forum , published twice a year, is intended for everyone interested in the world of early keyboard instruments: devotees the professional and the amateur players, makers, restorers and listeners. Since its relaunch, the 9 published issues of Harpsichord and Fortepiano have included over 50 articles, covered 10 major festivals, reviewed over 40 books and musical scores and over 130 recordings. Articles are about: ... collections (for example, the Neumeyer Collection in Germany), ... instruments (a survey of the keyboards in use in Haydn's Vienna), ... performers, both historical (Isolde Ahlgrimm) and living (Igor Kipniss, Jane Chapman), ... performance practice (a special edition focusing on continuo), ... repertoire (John Field and contemporary music), ... building, making and restoring instruments etc. S The Editors Tel/Fax: (+44) (0)1522 - 589137 email: harpsichord@amserve.net

52. The Yale Collection Of Musical Instruments - Keyboard Instruments - Blanchet Har Keyboard instruments harpsichords. photograph by Joseph Szaszfai/Carl Kaufman. harpsichord. By François Etienne Blanchet Paris, ca. 1740 http://www.yale.edu/musicalinstruments/blanchet.html

YALE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Keyboard Instruments: Harpsichords photograph by Joseph Szaszfai/Carl Kaufman HARPSICHORD Paris, ca. 1740 Compass: 5 octaves, FF to e'''. Inscription: The name batten (not original) is inscribed: "Refait par Blanchet Facteur du Roi A Paris, c. 175-" (the last digit not legible). Length: 232.4cm; width: 90.8cm depth of case: 26.0cm Octave span: 15.9cm Scale: c'' = 34.0cm Two manuals, three choirs of strings (2x8', 1x4') Shove coupler Provenance: The Belle Skinner Collection Accession No. 4876.1960 This instrument is a fine representative of the "expressive double" harpsichord in the early 18th century, the period during which the French school of harpsichord composition reached its culmination in the works Return to Gallery of Keyboard Instruments

53. New Music For Early Instruments New Music for Early instruments Available from G. Schirmer/AMP and 1929) THREE PIECES FOR harpsichord AND PERCUSSION (1972) 5 GSR Brian Elias (b. http://www.schirmer.com/repertoire/early_inst.html

New Music for Early Instruments Available from G. Schirmer/AMP and affiliates updated 8 July 1996 Elliott Carter (b. 1908) SONATA (1952) 18' AMP for flute, oboe, cello, and harpsichord Score 50480574, parts 50224940 for sale Henry Cowell John Harbison (b. 1938) MOMENTS OF VISION (1975) 24' AMP Text: (En) Thomas Hardy for soprano, tenor, and Renaissance consort Vagn Holmboe (b. 1909) CONCERTO FOR RECORDER, Op. 122 (1974) 17' WH Recorder; perc/str SONATA, Op. 145 (1980) 14' WH for recorder and harpsichord Score and part for sale TRIO, Op. 133 (1977) 19' WH for recorder, cello, and harpsichord Score and parts WH29786 for sale Bo Holten (b. 1948) SARABANDE A TROIS (1984) 19' WH for oboe, cello, and harpsichord Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987) EASY VARIATIONS FOR RECORDER TRIO 5' GSR SAT Recorders Kare Kolberg (b. 1936) PASTICCIO (1976) 6' NS for recorder quartet Ezra Laderman (b. 1924) EPIGRAMS AND CANONS (1990) 7' GS for two Baroque flutes Peter Maxwell Davies (b. 1934) BUXTEHUDE: CANTATA "ALSO HAT GOTT DIE WELT GELIEBET" (1970) 12' CH Text: (Gr) Bible for soprano, flute, harpsichord/celesta, violin, and cello PURCELL: FANTASIA ON ONE NOTE (1973) 5' CH afl, cl, perc, hpd(brandy glass, vc[one note]), vn(hpd), vc TENEBRAE SUPER GESUALDO (1972) 20' CH Mz, gtr; afl, bcl, mba(glock), hpd(cel, hmn), vn(va), vc

54. CBH Carey Beebe Harpsichords Australia Comprehensive, multilingual site detailing harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano harpsichord Truly one of the most magical musical instruments http://www.hpschd.nu/main.html

T HE H ARPSICHORD: Truly one of the most O NE of the crowning glories of any civilization must surely be the creation of its music and the instruments on which it can be realized. I not through some arcane or esoteric interest, though, that the harpsichord has undergone its resurgence in recent times. The harpsichord is indeed alive today, crossing boundaries inspired by historically informed performance, to the latest silverchair recording, to Peter Pan on film. A lthough c omputers still only remain a poor substitute for visceral human experience, I invite you to share some of our enthusiasm for this most wonderful European instrument of past centuries by becoming a regular visitor to these pages. A nd no matter where you live or work, I especially look forward to you being able to savor our instruments and services in person, putting them to the ultimate test soon. T T Carey Beebe Site overview or use our Search page.

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56. Maurici Piano And Harpsichord harpsichord and Piano by Paul Maurici. I endeavor to make the best instruments both tonally and constructionally as I know how for the most reasonable http://www.harpsichordnewyork.com/

Welcome to the home page of Maurici Piano and Harpsichord. I build, repair and restore Harpsichords, Fortepiaonos and Clavichords as well as tune and service modern pianos. My current offerings include Harpsichords, Clavichords and Fortepianos. Virtually all the parts that go into my pieces are hand made using materials that match closely those used on the original instruments. Of course if there is a modern material that in my opinion is superior to that used on early keyboards I will use it. My philosophy is simple. I endeavor to make the best instruments both tonally and constructionally as I know how for the most reasonable price to the customer. I am well aware that there are many people who would love to own a handcrafted instrument but the price is just out of their reach. It is my belief that a well-made clavichord, harpsichord, or fortepiano should be affordable to almost anyone who truly wants one. I invite you to browse through my site. On the INSTRUMENTS page you will find photos of pieces already completed along with descriptions and prices. The ABOUT ME page will give you a brief and I hope not too boring autobiography of myself. The

57. - BIZZI CLAVICEMBALI, Early Music And Baroque Music Instruments Flemish harpsichord, double manual Ruckers 1638 . This instrument is based upon the famous harpsichord made by Ioannes Ruckers in 1638, one of the most http://www.goldbergweb.com/en/constructors/keysandorgan/17451_2.php

language="en"; español français - BIZZI CLAVICEMBALI PRODUCTS "French" Harpsichord, double manual 'Taskin 1769' and 'Goermans-Taskin' These two original instruments belong to the prestigeous Russell Collection, in Edinburgh and are considered among the most important original harpsichords known in our days. The "TASKIN 1769" was built by Pascal Taskin in 1769. It has a typical French sound of rare elegance with deep and warm low tones. The "Goermans - Taskin" was originally a Flemish harpsichord that Taskin transformed (ravalement) into a great French instrument. Its bright and sonorous voice makes it particularly suitable for a wide repertoire and for large concert halls. "Flemish" Harpsichord, double manual "Ruckers 1638" This instrument is based upon the famous harpsichord made by Ioannes Ruckers in 1638, one of the most interesting instruments made by the great master, the only one existing with its original keyboard. "German" Harpsichord, double manual 'Zell 1728' This instrument is based upon the famous Hamburg harpsichord made by Christian Zell in 1728. Its musical elegance and refined look bring to the memory the name of J.S. Bach and the great German harpsichord tradition. "Italian" Harpsichords 'Giusti 1679': This instrument is inspired to the original belonging to the Tagliavini Collection which was built by Giovan Battista GIUSTI in 1679. Its sound is wide and round, unusual thing for an "Italian" and makes it particularly suitable for a wide solo repertoire and for the "basso continuo".

58. Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Harpsichord - Open Site Arts Music instruments Keyboard harpsichord Open Site. http://open-site.org/Arts/Music/Instruments/Keyboard/Harpsichord/

Open Site The Open Encyclopedia Project home submit content become an editor the entire directory only in Keyboard/Harpsichord Musical Instrument Top Arts Music Instruments ... Keyboard : Harpsichord History and Description The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument common from about 1500 to 1800, during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, and revived in the early 20th century. Although it looks much like a piano, the harpsichord uses quills called plectrums to pluck the strings rather than hammers to strike them. This gives the harpsichord a harsh, percussive sound. Many harpsichords have a second set of strings pitched an octave higher or lower to create changes in volume. Otherwise, the harpsichord plays at the same volume no matter how hard or soft the keys are pressed. Unlike the clavichord whose strings are placed perpendicular to the keys, the harpsichord is shaped like a grand piano, the strings stretching away from the player in the same direction as the keys. See also: Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Spinet Based on: Excerpts from Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, (c)1994.

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Jazar-music Bands and Artists Dedicated To Music! Builders All you ever wanter to know about "Builders", links, news, articles, buy cds, and many more... Music Directory Instruments Keyboard Harpsichord : Builders See also: Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Early Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Makers Links Atelier Marc Ducornet Paris - Harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano construction, restoration, maintenance, tuning and hire. Barlow, Chris - Maker of Harpsichords, Fortepianos, Welsh Triple Harps and Clavisimbalums, a plucked psaltery. Restorations of Pianos and Harps also available. Barnes, Peter - Making and restoring harpischords since 1974. Photos of instruments for sale. Beaupre Yves - List and photos of instruments; list of recordings. Beebe, Carey - Harpsichords Australia - Harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano construction, restoration, maintenance, tuning and hire. Bettenhausen, Fred - Makes copies of antique harpsichords and clavichords in his workshop in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Information about instruments and prices. Blanchet - Family biography of the noted French keyboard makers, active from the late 17th to the mid 19th Centuries from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

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Book: Chapter: Keyboard instruments Spinet. Shrine of Music Museum Pictured here is a spinet, in which, like the harpsichord, the strings are plucked rather than struck by hammers. The harpsichord was larger and more elaborate. ( Listen to a piece* written for harpsichord by William Byrd.) Another instrument in the same family was the virginal, a name which invited inevitable puns* in both Shakespeare's sonnets and his plays. A picture of a portable organ Another keyboard piece by Byrd: a "Coranto" for harpsichord played by John Sankey: [Sound file available on CD-ROM only.] The literary background: English Renaissance music. Page 11 of 16. Map Search Further reading Comments and questions ... University of Victoria

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