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Harpsichords

1. Baroque Lute-Harpsichord: A Forgotten Instrument
2. British Harpsichord Society
3. Harpsichord Clearing House
4. J. S. Bach
5. Physics of Sound
6. Sounds of Harpsichords and Related Instruments
7. To Build a Harpsichord

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Baroque Lute-Harpsichord: A Forgotten Instrument

Documents the history of the lute-harpsichord, one of Bach's favourite musical keyboard instruments. Describes different types which were manufactured, sounds created, and outlines the design features of reconstruction attempts.
     Author: Houben, Anden
     Subjects: harpsichords
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: article

British Harpsichord Society

Offers news, reviews, small ads, features, composer biographies, an extensive list of links to makers, teachers, related organisations, and an archive of both the Society's newsletter and Enlish Harpsichord Magazine, where articles can be downloaded as PDFs. Also has a Guestbook and Discussion section which can be used with provision of an email address.
     Author: British Harpsichord Society
     Subjects: harpsichords
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: articles, index

Harpsichord Clearing House

Builders and repairers of harpsichords and continuo organs offering a list of instruments for sale around the world, a range of products such as books and tuners available from the Clearing House itself, and a selection of antique pieces.
     Author: Giuttari, Glenn
     Subjects: harpsichords, keyboard instruments, musical instrument manufacture
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: service

J. S. Bach

Reference details of musical recordings for the harpsichord such as Brandenburg Concertos, Cantatas (Volumes 1-6), and Well-Tempered Clavier (Books 1 and 2).
     Author: Hanford, Jan & Koster, Jan
     Subjects: harpsichords
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: reference document

Physics of Sound

Explains the phenomena of time and sound in physical terms, and outlines quantum mechanics, in order to provide a basis for understanding the physics of harpsichord sound in relation to frequency, string density, and plucking ratio.
     Author: Sankey, John
     Subjects: acoustics, harpsichords, quantum physics
     DeweyClass: 534
     Resource type: documents

Sounds of Harpsichords and Related Instruments

Offers sound samples of a number of different harpsichords, along with links to other harpsichord resources.
     Author: Lehman, Bradley P.
     Subjects: harpsichords
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: sound collection

To Build a Harpsichord

Guide to constructing a harpsichord with an introductory section about the type of wood and skills needed, and the instrument itself. A plan is then laid out considering the string lengths, plucking ratios, and string diameters, with illustrations of various stages of the manufacturing process. Also describes tools required to cut jack slots, make a jack slide, create a soundboard rose, and design a nameboard.
     Author: Sankey, John
     Subjects: harpsichords, musical instrument manufacture
     DeweyClass: 786.4
     Resource type: guide