The Harpsichord Owner's Guide
| Author | : Edward L. Kottick |
| Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2013-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781469610603 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1469610604 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (604 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Harpsichord Owner's Guide by : Edward L. Kottick
Download or read book The Harpsichord Owner's Guide written by Edward L. Kottick and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kottick presents technical information in an accessible, but entertaining, way: the forms and styles of harpsichords, advice on purchasing decisions, maintenance techniques (such as voicing, regulating, and changing strings, tongues, plectra, springs, and dampers), aids in troubleshooting common problems, and detailed instructions on tuning and temperament. As builder of some thirty keyboard instruments, Kottick is well qualified to speak on the subject.