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The harpsichord is a key board instrument similar to a piano. It has strings that are plucked. In a piano there are hammers that pound similar to a drum. The harpsichord was popular in Baroque period. But gave way to the piano. Until the early 20th century the Harpsichord became obsolete.
Similar to an organ, it may have two or three key boards, It also has stops like an organ. There is no standard harpsichord. J. S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti and other Baroque era composers wrote for this instrument. In the early 20th r it began to make a revival. It is used in sub genres such as Baroque Pop and Baroque rock. Even big band leader Artie Shaw used in in the 1940 in his song Summit Ridge Drive. I have a copy of it on CD and would recommend this CD of his songs. I would recommend this CD for anybody who like big band and swing music. Swing and big bands were popular from the 1930's until the early 1950's It was among others Polish pianist and harpsichordist Wanda s (1879-1959) who helped to bring about a revival of this instrument in the 20th century. She was the first to record J.S. Bach's Goldberg variations. This instrument in my opinion can sound sort of creepy. I like some of the harpsichord music. May of the harpsichords had paintings on them and may have appeared to be gaudy. This instrument can have a good sound if it is played right. a lot of Harpsichord music from the baroque era has been transcribed for piano. I would like to hear a harpsichord accompanied by electric guitar and or bag pipes.
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