A Guide to the Harpsichord
by Bond Ann, Ann Bond
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Author: Ann Bond, Bond AnnEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03-15
ISBN: 1574670638
Number of pages: 267
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Book Reviews of A Guide to the Harpsichord
Book Review: A brief and comprehensive overview for the listener
Summary: 4 Stars
A helpful listeners guide
Most books about harpsichord are for builders and players of the instruments. A reader gets lost within a view pages in technical details and very detailed matters of ornamentation. I am always amazed why there is so little attention for listeners of harpsichord music. A brief history of the instrument, the main composers and schools, the performers and recordings are hardly the core of any study.
This book by Bond is no exception in that line. It is intended for the player who is about to buy a harpsichord. Modern performers are hardly mentioned at all. Recordings are not quoted. And there is no taste for modern harpsichord. Still the book covers a lot of information for listeners to get a better understanding of the music because all the important issues are covered in a way that English has not to be your native tongue to understand it fully. Especially the chapters concerning how to play to get an aimed effect are revealing. Your ears are retuned in a pleasant way. The book is cheap, easy to read and without consuming details still covering all the major issues. In short recommended for the listener although we have to wait for the ultimate listeners guide yet.
Summary of A Guide to the Harpsichord
This practical guide treats the mechanics and evolution of the instrument and offers a survey of its literature. The author discusses touch and technique, including articulation and fingering, and the issues involved in historical performance practices. She also provides suggestions on selecting and maintaining a harpsichord.General Books
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