Harpsichord Voicing II

How to change a harpsichord quill

[@hiw9528]

So interesting. I have never seen that before.

[@npcarey]

Great videos! Really nice having the close-ups to see what is happening in real time. Do more, please!

[@chrissansum]

Do you remove the damper each time you replace and voice a plectrum? Seems a bit easier without it, but I would imagine it would be a bit fiddly to get them back in in the right position...

[@RichardAuber]

Hi, we don't remove the damper each time. We shape our voicing block with a notch for the damper.

[@chrissansum]

Richard Auber Thanks! I have just been replacing 3 plectra on my spinet. I usually go to this video, as it is really clear! I do need to get around to tapering the end of the voicing block I was supplied with - I can see that this will help with getting the knife to the right angle. Also a small pair of smooth jawed pliers will be a further refinement!

[@RichardAuber]

@@chrissansum once you taper the end of your block, you will see that the damper gets in the way on one side. Cut or file out a little notch there so you can put the plectrum on the block without bending the damper.

[@chrissansum]

Richard Auber Thanks again, all very valuable information!

[@bachplayer13]

i try to keep the calming music playing in my mind as i try to change out my quills. doesn't go as smoothly but i hope with practice it will LOL.

[@catena92]

great video, thanks! but music is disturbing to listen the result of the job

[@davekielpinski4818]

excellent video, thank you so much Richard!

[@thomasciul8932]

When I voice I make a little block with steeply angled sides so I can get the best access to the quill . Works much better.

[@RichardAuber]

That's what I do, too.

[@beneditowagnergarciafaria1421]

Very good! Thank you! Muito obrigado por compartilharseus conhecimentos conosco!

[@hori166]

"...feel the resistance of the bending quill". How poetically r-r-r-ribald!

[@rgraham9792]

My upper registers are very tinny sounding, especially my 4’ choir, do you every shave down the sides of the plectrum to make them thinner? Would that help? Thanks for the nice videos

[@bachplayer13]

thank you so much!

[@aomf58]

Great video. Thank you.

[@dhumphrey]

The music is Bach, but which Bach?

[@gravicembalo74]

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