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.
Tangents
People call it "tangents".
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.
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".
Clavichord and the harpsichord.
No. The clavichord has strings.
Tangents
People call it "tangents".
The clavichord is one of the oldest forms of a musical keyboard instrument. The shape of the clavichord is a box, with keys set in one side and strings running horizontally. Later instruments, such as the harpsichord were based on the clavichord.
In an orchertra, the strings instruments are the violin, viola, chelo and the double bass. The piano has strings but it is not classified as a string intrument. It is a keyboard instrument such as the spinet, clavichord and the organ.
The piece of metal that strikes the strings of a clavichord is called a "tangents." These tangents are small metal blades that not only strike the strings to produce sound but also remain in contact with them, determining the pitch by their position along the string. When a key is pressed, the tangent rises to strike the string, creating a tone that can be modified by the player’s touch.
my brother play on a clavichord
A clavichord is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by pressing keys that set small brass blades in motion to strike strings. It is known for its expressive capabilities due to the player's control over dynamics and touch sensitivity. The sound produced is gentle and intimate, making it popular for chamber music settings.
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.
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".
Clavichord and the harpsichord.
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