Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries
Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th CenturiesThe making of harpsichords flourished in Italy throughout the 16th...
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Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

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Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

$105.21 $52.58
Author: Shortridge, John D.
Format: eBook
Language: English
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Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries

The making of harpsichords flourished in Italy throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The Italian instruments were of simpler construction than those built by the North Europeans, and they lacked the familiar second manual and array of stops. In this paper, typical examples of Italian harpsichords from the Hugo Worch Collection in the United States National Museum are described in detail and illustrated. Also, the author offers an explanation for certain puzzling variations in keyboard ranges and vibrating lengths of strings of the Italian harpsichords. PERHAPS the modern tendency to idealize progress has been responsible for the neglect of Italian harpsichords and virginals during the present day revival of interest in old musical instruments. Whatever laudable traits the Italian builders may have had, they cannot be considered to have been progressive. Their instruments of the mid-16th century hardly can be distinguished from those made around 1700. During this 150 years the pioneering Flemish makers added the four-foot register, a second keyboard, and lute and buff stops to their instruments. However, the very fact that the Italian builders were unwilling to change their models suggests that their instruments were good enough to demand no further improvements. Anyone who has heard a properly restored Italian harpsichord or an accurately made reproduction will agree that the tone of such instruments is of exceptional beauty. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 27149
Author: Shortridge, John D.
Release Date: Nov 4, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English

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