Cut (for scanning): The Harpsichord Encyclopedia, edited by the Japan Harpsichord Association

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"Comprehensive Encyclopedia of the Harpsichord"
Japan Harpsichord Association
Publisher: Shunjusha
Release Date: 2022/11/4
Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)

A comprehensive overview of the 500-year history of keyboard instruments

A comprehensive encyclopedia of historical keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord and clavichord. This book explores the diverse range of harpsichords (including virginals and spinets), clavichords, and fortepianos, which have varied shapes and styles depending on the era, country, and region.

The mechanisms and styles of the instruments are explained clearly with numerous illustrations and photographs.
It covers not only composers and musicians involved with the harpsichord but also collections of music, theoretical books, and even families and workshops involved in instrument making.
Practical information such as performance techniques (how to play ornaments), fingering, tuning, and maintenance is also included.
From performance to theory and instrument making, a wide range of knowledge about historical keyboard instruments can be learned from this "Comprehensive Encyclopedia of the Harpsichord."

Features of this book
・Many illustrations (from the overview of the instrument to its internal structure)
・Explanation of fingering and ornamentation techniques for each era and region, with musical examples
・Comprehensive information on instructional books and collections of music
・Information on various temperaments, tuning methods, and instrument management is also included

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