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Wood is commonly used.
I have a friend who is a harpsichord builder and his keys are made out of cow bones.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWood, but the keys and jacks are mostly plastic.
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What is the difference from pianos and harpsichords?
Pianos, rather than harpsichords, are touch-sensitive because they strike the string while harsichords pluck it.
Is a Harpsichord upright?
Harpsichords and pianos are completely different, the piano using hammers on the strings whereas the harpsichord is plucked by "quills". Harpsichords are shaped like a grand piano, but narrower and longer. There are also spinets and clavichords which are like small harpsichords.
Do harpsichords always have two rows?
Most professional harpsichordists/musicians use a double manual harpsichord (with 2 keyboards.) There are a lot of harpsichords with only one, (they are more affordable than a double manual.) And there are very very few harpsichords in the world that have 3 keyboards.
Does All harpsichords use one string per key to produce sound?
No
What musical instruments were available in New England from the middle of the seventeenth century?
Violins, drums, harpsichords, and virginals (a slightly different harpsichord).
What is the difference from pianos and harpsichords?
Pianos, rather than harpsichords, are touch-sensitive because they strike the string while harsichords pluck it.
Is a Harpsichord upright?
Harpsichords and pianos are completely different, the piano using hammers on the strings whereas the harpsichord is plucked by "quills". Harpsichords are shaped like a grand piano, but narrower and longer. There are also spinets and clavichords which are like small harpsichords.
When were harpsichord used?
Harpsichords were very popular in the 16th century, but once the piano was later invented, the harpsichord was somewhat replaced. Harpsichords are still used today.
Is Keyboard a String Instrument?
Pianos, and harpsichords are both stringed instruments. When a key is pressed on a piano, a hammer hits one of they many strings hidden in the body. In contrast, harpsichords are plucked when keys are pressed.
Do harpsichords always have two rows?
Most professional harpsichordists/musicians use a double manual harpsichord (with 2 keyboards.) There are a lot of harpsichords with only one, (they are more affordable than a double manual.) And there are very very few harpsichords in the world that have 3 keyboards.
Does All harpsichords use one string per key to produce sound?
No
What musical instruments were available in New England from the middle of the seventeenth century?
Violins, drums, harpsichords, and virginals (a slightly different harpsichord).
Where can you purchase a Harpsichord?
Most harpsichords are sold by individual builders. Try here ( harpsichord.com )
What musical instrument have seventy two strings?
Harpsichords can have 72 strings but don't always.
How is a harpsichords sound produced?
The strings are plucked by a plectrum, which is on the jack.
How big is harpsichord?
Harpsichords are usually narrow but very long. Look up a picture or video for more detail.
What famous composers used harpsichords?
To name a few, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Bach, Mozart, Domenico Scarlatti,François Couperin and Beethoven.
