Sounds of a Harpsichord and Music Guide - Evaluations and Reviews


jsbach.org/harpsichord3.html
Reference details of musical recordings for the harpsichord such as Brandenburg Concertos, Cantatas (Volumes 1-6), and Well-Tempered Clavier (Books 1 and 2).
  
harpsichord.com/
Builders and repairers of harpsichords and continuo organs offering a list of instruments for sale around the world, a range of products such as books and tuners available from the Clearing House itself, and a selection of antique pieces.
  
sankey.ws/italian.html
Guide to constructing a harpsichord with an introductory section about the type of wood and skills needed, and the instrument itself. A plan is then laid out considering the string lengths, plucking ratios, and string diameters, with illustrations of vari
  
i-way.co.uk/~storrs/jsw/English/Introduction.html
Article describing two instruments popular between the 16th and 18th centuries, the harpsichord and the clavichord. Provides details concerning the characteristics of each, and considers those originating from different countries such as Italy, Belgium, F
  
www-personal.umich.edu/~bpl/hpsi.html
Offers sound samples of a number of different harpsichords, along with links to other harpsichord resources.
  
sankey.ws/physics.html
Explains the phenomena of time and sound in physical terms, string density, and outlines quantum mechanics, in order to provide a basis for understanding the physics of harpsichord sound in relation to frequency and plucking ratio.
  
islandnet.com/~arton/barluthp.html
Describes different types which were manufactured, sounds created, and outlines the design features of reconstruction attempts. Documents the history of the lute-harpsichord, one of Bach's favourite musical keyboard instruments.
  
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