Frescobaldi, Toccata Prima BkII

Colin Booth plays one of Frescobaldi's classic toccatas on an octave spinet of his own manufacture.

[@not.an.organist]

Performing a beautiful piece on top of another harpsichord is peak art!

[@muzicaltel]

Une sonorité superbe, céleste. Un instrument magnifique.

[@ingorichter649]

Fine ancient analogue plugged string keyboard and very soulful played suitable composition on it. 🎹

[@Alberad08]

Magnificent presentation of music and instrument - quite enchanting!

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Fantastic sounds..🎼🎶🎵.

[@caesarsneezer6992]

THAT'S a lot of sound coming out of a small package

[@petermole3872]

Yes! Of course, it is only single strung, so there is much less pressure on the soundboard than there would be in double or triple strung instrument. It is therefore, relatively, quite a resonant beast!

[@SoggySandwich80]

The bass struggles a bit mid range is really good

[@senorital.5806]

Bravo 👏👏👏 beautiful relax instrument.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Absolutely...yes.Bravo 🎼🎶🎵👏👏👏

[@KalimbaJammer]

What temperament is this tuned in? Quarter-comma meantone? (at least sounds like it)

[@fnersch3367]

Nicely made instrument. I built one some years ago but had great difficulty with the plectra as they are so short and stiff. Never did play well.

[@TheMadisonHang]

where did you learn to make that

[@clementmatchett]

I didn't make it - Colin Booth did, and he has been making harpsichords for more than 30 years! You can visit his website if you are interested to learn more. Best wishes,

[@searchingforlostatoms7191]

Adults can have toys too

[@james.flores]

I’d love to own one of these. Where can I browse them online?

[@petermole3872]

I don't think you can, James. Colin has retired from harpsichord building now. But I do know that Peter Barnes has Colin's plans. He has a website and you might persuade him to make you one. Best wishes,

[@fnersch3367]

Kits were available at one time in Toledo, Spain.

[@bifeldman]

Delicious

[@ichirofakename]

I'd like to hear one dropped maybe an octave, to be a little easier on my old ears.

[@royemiliani-musicandart1042]

Any of these for sale in the United States ???

[@petermole3872]

I don't think so...

[@runner0075]

lovely sound. most of octavines sound too much crispy and hirritating, this is sweet and lovely

[@MS-xp4xm]

Bravissimo?? Quanto costa questa spinetta?? La voglio!!

[@petermole3872]

I don't know, Max. But Colin Booth, who is play5iing and who made the instrument has retired from making harpsichords, after many years. He has his own channel now, so you should ask him

[@CandiceGoddard]

I think the air texture would be different at the time of the original instrument so maybe it sounded a lot different.

[@petermole3872]

I suspect you are right, but I don't know for sure..but I have asked Colin. He is on holiday this week, but he will reply when he is back. Thank you for your informed critique..interesting. PS I have one of Colin's instruments which is undamped at least in the treble end of the 8'

[@petermole3872]

sorry, meant 4'

[@clementmatchett]

Yes, you are right - only the bottom octave is damped

[@fnersch3367]

@@clementmatchett On mine, none of the strings are damped.