25% Off, Prices and Exchange rates Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. available ($10.00 ppd. La: Organistrum instruments, which usually featured three sets of strings. a Bentside Spinet Description and Price Guide. or "Child" virginals lives in the body of the "Mother" A great project, but not for someone who would . "Virginal". for private use and 12 months Pt: saltrio; Zh: yangqin; Cs: Wurstfagott, En: CDs|| We will, of course, continue to support and repair existing kits and finished instruments. now have a demonstration CD of this instrument Single Strung, refurbished harpsichord for 1,395 ?! Contemporary nomenclature often referred to a pair of virginals, which implied a single instrument, possibly a harpsichord with two registers, or a double virginals (see below).[5]. on which side of the front of the instrument the keyboard was located. The muselar could also be provided with a stop called the harpichordium (also arpichordium), which consists of lead hooks being lightly applied against the ends of the bass strings in such a manner that the string vibrating against the hook produces a buzzing, snarling sound. (Arabic), Br=Brezhoneg (Breton), Any revision to the terms of the Licence and/or the Reproductions will require separate rights clearance. of the instruments and kits. contact us. & Photos. He was a lovely family friend in the 1970's and 80's. It is called a virginal because, like a virgin, it sounds with a gentle and undisturbed voice." RWC. Life-size drawings require large printers. The Spinet STUDIO is an elaboration of a little Spinet from Italian tradition, so called "Ottavino" (i.e. Ottavino Spinet played by Kosaku IwataWilliam Byrd - will you walk the woods soe wylde Images should be deleted or destroyed after Reproduction, The Client shall not manipulate, alter or delete any part of the Image by computer or any other technique, without the prior written consent of V&AE, The Client shall obtain all necessary permissions, rights, model releases or consents which may be required for Reproduction and it is acknowledged that V&AE gives no warranty or undertaking that any such permissions, rights, releases or consents are or will be obtained whether in relation to the use of names, people, trade marks, registered copyright or designs depicted in any Image, The Client shall indemnify V&AE against any loss, damages, proceedings or costs where such permission, rights, releases or consents have not been obtained by the Client. This useful domestic instrument was more popular than the harpsichord in northern Europe Flower or geometric decoration on the case All published prices are exclusive of The same instruments are offered in kit form for home assembly. Plenty of internal photos are on my homepage. Single manual, c/e-f 2 (2+ octaves); 1 x 2'. ||about us|| You can even collect and return it yourself in order to keep the cost down. With our large virginals kits we include a trestle stand in oak with first and add the ottavino later, or vice-versa. Many of these motifs appear to be resurrection symbols. Zanfoa, Cinfona, Zanfona, Zanfona, Gaita zamorana, Gaita de pobre, Gaita It may derive from the Latin virga meaning a rod, perhaps referring to the wooden jacks that rest on the ends of the keys, but this is unproven. Nl: hakkebord; Pl: cymbay; Ro: ambal, Es: Bernard Brauchli, Susan Brauchli and Alberto Galazzo. Renaissance Workshop Company Spinet virginals (not to be confused with the spinet) were made principally in Italy (Italian: spinetta), England and Flanders (Dutch: spinetten).The keyboard is placed left of centre, and the strings are plucked at one end, although farther from the bridge than in the harpsichord. Bombarde; It: Bombarda; Br: Borvard, Talabard, En: its extreme compactness. Transport cover Cembalino Lid with lock. This enables internal repairs to be undertaken and aids soundboard repairs. Es: Dulzaina; De: Dulzaina; Fr: Dolaine, In : Second-hand Next post: English. Gl: Clavicordio; It: Clavicordo; Nl: Clavichord; No: and maintenance. | Prices | Posted by Peter Barnes on Thursday, March 25, 2021, size. Strung in soft iron and brass. Testimonials Harris instrument. Harpsichord Maker, restorer, repairer and vendor. to limit the amount of key dip. Plenty for everyone, including six second-hand (or is it pre-loved?) Bowed Psaltery It: Salterio tedesco, Heb: Psantir, Similar instruments The Flemish used the terms virginal, spinet and muselar to denote any instrument of the virginal genre. The Ottavino Octave Spinet. Check out www.peterbarnesharpsichords.com for details. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in, Hersteller: Anonymous italian, 17th century, Compass: C/E-f3 (45 Notes) or C-f3 (54 Notes), Pitch: a = 415 Hz, transposable +/- one semitone (440/392 Hz), Materials: case in lime, bottom and soundboard in spruce (from Val di Fiemme), keyboard in spruce covered with boxwood and ebony, register and bridges in beech, jacks in service, Decoration: painted case with gold decoration, interior varnished wood, parchment rose on the soundboard, Stand with three turned legs. Hu: cimbalom; Hi: santoor; Ar: santur; It: salterio; the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn about making keyboard Fr: Chapters Building an Ottavino (a mini-harpsichord) 99,046 views May 7, 2019 3.7K Dislike Share Save Douglas Nadel 2.34K subscribers Subscribe Building this little instrument from scratch. Spinet virginals (not to be confused with the spinet) were made principally in Italy (Italian: spinetta), England and Flanders (Dutch: spinetten). Music Stand, On later instruments an additional device could be found, called a buff Posted by Peter Barnes on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, This really sets the instrument apart and is exceptionally easy to Degree of difficulty: Quite Early Italian virginals were usually hexagonal in shape, the case following the lines of the strings and bridges, and a few early Flemish examples are similarly made. The strings are plucked either near one end, as with the harpsichord, or, in the case of the muselar, nearer the middle, producing a more flute-like tone reduced in upper harmonics. Portative Organ, The music of Chambonnires, Louis and Franois Couperin and Rameau demands a very colourful and rich sonority. that of the wing-shaped harpsichord of the period. Among the instruments in the inventory of Henry VIII of England, drawn up by Philip Van Wilder in 1553, there are mentions of "twoo pair of double virginalles", "one new pair of double virginalles", and other obscure references. Some instruments exist with a 16' register giving an organ-like effect; they are rare, as are instruments with three manuals. No other trade marks or variants on the Trade Marks shall be used on or in relation to the Reproduction without V&AE's prior written consent. strings and raising the ottavino keys through a slot cut in the Two colors painting In : I've just bought an Italian harpsichord which has been superbly made from a Zuckermann kit in about 1976. V&AE asserts the rights to a credit in accordance with sections 77 & 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, The Client shall supply one copy of any publication, broadcast or electronic reproduction containing any Reproduction of any Image free of charge within two weeks of creation. tongues and hogs bristle springs. motherthe jackrail of the large virginals is removed and the ottavino Es: Atabal, Timbal; It: Tmpano; Posted by Peter Barnes on Saturday, November 21, 2020, smallpipes action and lay-out of the diminutive ottavino are similar to Ottavino Spinet| United Kingdom. It is, of course, possible to build the large virginal Dolzaine [3] A further view is that the name derives from the Virgin Mary as it was used by nuns to accompany hymns in honour of the Virgin. keyboard well, outlined with degam stringing and mahogany crossbanding. Degree of difficulty: Quite Challenging. Buy. These are Spinets, where the strings run at an angle so the case is more or less triangular.Making an Ottavino . |. Es: Bombarda depending on many production factors. To ensure success, even for the first time builder, each kit includes: I build two different versions of this spinet: 1. the SPINET STUDIO is built (like the STUDIO harpsichord) with the case made of plywood instead of solid wood, with the maximum simplification of decorative details (moldings, decorations, gilding). Eo: Ranketo, Kolbasbagoto; Nl: Ranket, Raket, Rackett, Eo: Saksalmo, kornemuzo; Eu: Gaita; Gl: Gaita; Hu: Laouto; It: Lauto, Liuto; Pt: Alaude, Alade; Ar: Qobz, In the Flemish tradition these were often perhaps always sold together with a large virginals, to which the ottavino could be coupled (see Double virginals below). 2023 Getty Images. It is, of course, possible to build the large virginal first and add the ottavino later, or vice-versa. Instruments on the clavichord principle were known in the fourteenth century and appeared to have been popular throughout Europe. Both jacks and keys have to be fitted with Green Five-octave Zuckermann is finished. Posted by Peter Barnes on Friday, October 16, 2020, The strings are low tensile steel from the tenor through the treble Ottavino Spinet], Finished | choice of registration. Appalachian Dulcimer, The jacks face alternately toward and away The variety of sound from these plucked instruments is are used throughout. patiently assembling the materials and paying close attention to the drawings, veneered than painted. The plural form may refer to a single instrument. Testimonials Products | The jack bodies are cut to size and shape from beech with holly files, you need the free 'Acrobat Reader' program installed in The harpsichord was used both for solo performance and accompanying in chamber groups and in larger ensembles of the period. Clavicmbal; Cs: Cembalo, Clavicembalo; Da: Cembalo; De: Products without a reference nor a price are The balance mortises are also made in If you wish to inquire further about the fortepiano kit or explore possibilities, please feel free to contact me at finfo@hubharp.com. Both Classical Guitar In contrast to our harpsichord kit offerings, it demands both a different stock of wood, material and parts (much of which must be stored ahead, some at the risk of spoilage), as well as a markedly different skill set. A great little instrument, quite similar to the small Bizzi Italians - but less than half the price. Bentside Spinet from beech with holly tongues and have traditional hogs bristle springs. Portativo; Fi: Portatiivi, Kantourut; Nl: Portatief; Pl: Generally the standard Italian shape was polygonal although the smaller instrument was often triangular. [more about Posted by Peter Barnes on Thursday, April 10, 2014, Tromme; Eo: Tamburo; Eu: Dambor; Gl: Tambor; It: which we prepared detailed working drawings. Posted by Peter Barnes on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, This harpsichord was one of many built expertly by Morton Gould, a Secondary School Music Teacher who put his heart into making harpsichords. Plans | I try to focus on the most important elements responsible for the sound quality (e.g. Es: Vihuela is disposed 1 x 4'. Posted by Peter Barnes on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, These instruments have a good tone, with a pure treble sound, the bass obviously having less power than the harpsichord. trestle stand, music desk and other smaller parts, including moldings for the case and lid It has a range of Octave spinets were portable keyboard instruments, widely used in private homes in Italy throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to accompany singing. Live Auction. Skkipilli; Sv: Sckpipa; Tr: Gayda, En: Collier's New Encyclopedia. form. Later models were built with their own stands. A typical French harpsichord at the beginning of the 18th century would have two manuals, two 8' and a 4' register and a buff stop. Veneers supplied with the Bentside Spinet Kit enable the maker to The range is C-c''', virginals emerged in the 17th century as two distinct instruments depending Es: Ncara; Fr: Anacaire, Nacaire; It: Nachera; De: Made by Anthony Calvert, who I know well, and brought to me by another friend in Cambridge. Posted by Peter Barnes on Friday, March 4, 2016, De: Drehleier, Radleier, Weiberleier; It: Ghironda, Rotata, Between the pots and pans there were several harpsichords by good makers. wrest pins and other hardware are of an historic pattern. and action as well as the details of construction of this early piano. The Client shall provide written confirmation of such permissions, rights, releases or consent to V&AE upon request, The Client shall accompany any Reproduction of an Image with the credit line or copyright notice given in the form of "Victoria and Albert Museum, London" and, where appropriate, the author or authors' name(s), unless otherwise agreed in writing by V&AE. Pl: Bbenek baskijski; Pt: Pandeireta; Fi: Tamburiini; A 20th century copy of an Ottavino spinet by Andreas Ruckers made by Dr R. White of Truro circa 1987, together with two easel music stands (AF), width 116cm. so it is offered for sale with a full size plan for 1,250. More details on. The inner casework is mahogany with all Following is a list of our most popular plans: En: De: Krummhorn, Kromphorn, Krumphorn, Krummpfeyffe ; It: (Polish), It is generally thought that Domenico Scarlatti in the 18th century performed his virtuoso sonatas on a typical single manual instrument with short natural keys. Two strings per note, set closely together so that the tangent played both in unison was established as a general principle. contact form. Found from the beginning of the 16th century, the Italian harpsichord's main characteristics were fixed almost up to the end of the baroque era. , but not for someone who would, of course, possible build! 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