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Overall, the number of keys will vary, most have 4 to 5 octaves. Some have 2 manuals (keyboards) which means double the keys. So to answer question about 48-60 for one manual harpsichords, and 96-120 for double manual keyboards.
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The reason for the vagueness is that clavichords can have multiple "frets" ... it's possible to get the same string to sound different notes depending on where the tangent (hammer) strikes the string. This reduces the string count. It's theoretically possible to construct a clavicord with only one string, though I'm not sure this has ever been done... it would mean that only one note at a time could be played on the instrument.
Complicating things even further, the strings are usually arranged in pairs.
Finally, the size of the instrument matters. All else being equal, a six-octave clavichord will probably have more strings than one that only covers five octaves.
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∙ 13y agoThey generally have 4 to 6 octaves so, around 48-72. Harpsichords with double manuals, have the double of keys, so 96-144.
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∙ 14y agoUsually, there are about 60 keys on a harpsichord, but this varies according to size.
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∙ 13y agoThey generally have 4 to 6 octaves so, around 48-72. Harpsichords with double manuals, have the double of keys, so 96-144.
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The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings are called?
Tangents
What The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings are called?
People call it "tangents".
What does the clavichord use to produce sound?
A rather tinny steel guitar. I am surprised it did not catch on. The Germans attempted to revive the instrument as recently as l953. Electro-models were made which were fully compatible with guitar amps.
The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings?
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How many strings does the veena have?
It has 7 strings 4 main strings and 3 thala strings
Does the clavichord have pipes?
No. The clavichord has strings.
The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings are called?
Tangents
What The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings are called?
People call it "tangents".
What were the first instruments with keyboards?
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What are the instrument played by the strings?
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A sentence using the word clavichord?
my brother play on a clavichord
What does the clavichord use to produce sound?
A rather tinny steel guitar. I am surprised it did not catch on. The Germans attempted to revive the instrument as recently as l953. Electro-models were made which were fully compatible with guitar amps.
The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings?
They are called Tangents. In Math, as I recall well, Tangent equals Opposite over adjacent. (indispensable to map making). Tangent comes from tangere, Latin for "to touch".
How many strings does the veena have?
It has 7 strings 4 main strings and 3 thala strings
How many strings does veena have?
It has 7 strings 4 main strings and 3 thala strings
How many strings are there in a guitar?
There are fours strings.
The ancestor of the piano is the?
Clavichord and the harpsichord.
