Playing the harpsichord

by Howard Schott

This concise volume is not only a practical manual for the performer but also an authoritative history of the instrument. In covering the essentials of performance practice and musical style for the classical repertoire, the text provides important suggestions for mastering basic touch, fingering, articulation and phrasing, rhythm and tempo, ornaments, ensemble playing, more.

Genres: Music

223 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Allen Garvin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good section on repertoire, divided by century. Decent discussion of phrasing and unequal notes.