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Part Number: 049
Three Centuries of Harpsichord Making
by Fr. Hubbard

This is a classic by one of the pioneers in the revival of early keyboards in the 20th century. There are 78 illustrations with 373 pages. "The effect of this book... has been to clear away many of the preconceptions and erroneous notions with which the aesthetic of the modern harpsichord has been burdened. It immensely clarifies the performer's ideas of the manner in which harpsichord composers used the instruments available to them, and it makes it possible for the harpsichord builder a total and in many cases highly desirable re-examination of his craft. It is unlikely that a book will soon appear that will have such a far reaching influence in the harpsichord world." ...Ralph Kirkpatrick, 1965
Price: $50.00