Harpsichord demonstration and lecture

Steve Christie from Vintage Keys Studio talks about our John Reynolds Catch Harpsichord, built in 1942 in the UK.

It has two choirs of strings (leather plectra and quills) and a buff stop. These are all controlled by three foot pedals.

Being a harpsichord, there is no touch sensitivity with the keys so all key strikes will be of the same velocity due to the action of the plucking instrument.

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Video and editing by Louisa Revolta
Written, Directed and
Recorded by Steve Christie at Vintage Keys Studio

Miked with 2 Ockava MK012’s and recorded through antelope audio preamps and AD converters.

Music includes Thank You For The Music by Abba, Scarlatti’s Sonata in Bm K27, The Beatles ‘Fixing A Hole’, The Goose and The Crow’s ‘Knitting’

Session Harpsichord tracks are available - please enquire at vintagekeysstudio.com