Kenneth Slowik, curator of the Musical Instrument Collection at National Museum of American History and artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, shows us how he plays the …

Kenneth Slowik, curator of Musical Instrument Collection at National Museum of American History and artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, plays the harpsichord.

Harpsichord This harpsichord is the work of two celebrated makers: originally constructed by Andreas Ruckers in Antwerp (1646), it was later remodeled and expanded by Pascal Taskin in Paris (1780). A …

5 days ago · Unlike the piano, where hammers strike the strings, the harpsichord utilizes a plucking mechanism. When you press the keys, quills or plectra, often made from feathers or other materials, …

Unlike the piano, where strings are struck by hammers, the harpsichord produces sound by plucking its strings with small plectra made from quill or plastic. This mechanism gives the harpsichord its …

Oct 6, 2025 · Generally, the harpsichord has two or more sets of strings, each of which produces different tone qualities. One set may sound an octave higher than the others and is called a 4-foot …

6 days ago · But what exactly is a harpsichord? How does it sound? And how is it different from the piano you might know today? Whether you’re new to classical music or just curious about early …

Jul 15, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore where the harpsichord came from, how it’s made, and how it produces sound. We’ll also look at its role in European music and how it influenced modern keyboards.

Here Michael Gamble celebrates the final regulation of this wonderful harpsichord made by Clayson and Garret in 1970 for a major English public school.

Perfect for composers and musicians focusing on baroque and renaissance music, these free harpsichord music clips provide the authentic, intricate tones needed to bring classical compositions …