Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1895. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... No. i.-- Clavichord, Yz octaves. "Gebunden." Of the 15th century. In this instrument a small bit of brass called a "tangent" is fastened to the back end of the key, and when raised by pressing the key, both strikes the string and divides it, thus producing at the same time tone and pitch. An excellent method to obtain variety in force and quality of tone. This instrument has more keys than strings, and three different tones are produced upon each set of strings; a system which is called in German "gebunden," and in English fretted. Of the 16th century. In this instrument two different tones are produced upon each set of strings. No. 3.--Clavichord, octaves. "Gebunden." Case in rococo style. In white enamel and gold, latter part of the 17th century. In this instrument also two different tones are produced upon each set of strings. No. 4a.--Clavichord, 4 octaves. "Gebunden." Mahogany naturals and black sharps. The case is in black enamel with gold, and rests upon a frame. Two different tones are produced upon each set of strings. No. 4b.--Clavichord, 5>s octaves. "Ungebunden," Made by Schiedmayer in Neustadt an der Aisch, 1789. Has black naturals and white sharps. Here each tangent has its own set of strings, a system which is called "ungebunden," or unfretted. This invention was made by Daniel Faber, in Crailsheim, Germany, 1725. No. 5.--Clavichord, 5X octaves. "Ungebunden." Made by Michael Voit & Son, in Schweiniurt, Jiavaria, Germany. No. 6. Clavichord, 5'^ octaves, "ungebunden," made by Michael Voit & Son, in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany. No. 7.--Clavichord, 5% octaves. "Ungebunden." The maker's name unknown, although certain peculiarities indicate that it is the product of Gottfried Silbermann (born 1683, died 1753). SPINETS. No. 8. Italian Spinet, octave...
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