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Well, anyone in the middle class or above living from the late Renaissance through the middle of the classical era likely encountered a harpsichord sometime in their lives. Also, the harpsichord has enjoyed a renewed sense of popularity since the early music revival began in the mid 20th century.
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
Most of J.S. Bach's keyboard music was written for harpsichord or organ. The modern piano hadn't yet been invented during his lifetime.
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
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Nancy Metzger has written: 'The performer's gou t' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Organ music, Music 'Companion Cassette to Harpsichord Technique' 'Harpsichord technique' -- subject(s): Harpsichord, Studies and exercises, Instruction and study, Methods, Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.), Harpsichord music
sentence of harpsichord
Not only did he compose music since he was five and composed operas and sonata by the time he was twelve, he played multiple instruments. He learned his first, the harpsichord, in thirty minutes. He plays many keyboard instruments and string insruments. In his short 35 year life, he wrote more than 600 pieces of music.
Harpsichord
Well, anyone in the middle class or above living from the late Renaissance through the middle of the classical era likely encountered a harpsichord sometime in their lives. Also, the harpsichord has enjoyed a renewed sense of popularity since the early music revival began in the mid 20th century.
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
Johann Sebastian Bach played the harpsichord!!
The harpsichord is originally from Italy and dates back to the 16th century.
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
Most of J.S. Bach's keyboard music was written for harpsichord or organ. The modern piano hadn't yet been invented during his lifetime.
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