From the Clavichord to the Modern Piano - Part 1 of 2

[@irisce2799]

Literally the only guy I've seen who actually understands and physically plays an instrument when showcasing it, unlike most other boring reporters who are just reading off memorized script.

[@Roy_100Malaeb]

Tanhlei i know, but he is also boring, i just want to see him playing it only

[@Iceologer]

@@Roy_100Malaeb then how you'll learn about the instrument it self, this isnt a video about him playing this is a video about the instrument itself

[@Roy_100Malaeb]

sailor7k i know i know but he should play it first than explain

[@Persun_McPersonson]

@@Roy_100Malaeb Dumbass.

[@scottleft3672]

@@Roy_100Malaeb Boring?, you must be looking for the guitar section...its down the road.

[@opentls]

For anyone searching - I've finally found it: The piece at 6:12 is from the Antwerpener Tanzbuch (Chorearum Molliorum Collectanea, 1583) by Pierre Phalèse and is called Gaillarde Mais pourqoy. So far, I've only found a recording with an arrangement for multiple instruments, not for solo harpsichord.

[@michaelgamble296]

Maybe its in one of the FitzWilliam Virginal books

[@wowzadude6773]

tls give us an update when you do!

[@solenelle]

Thank you!

[@Iceologer]

goddamn man, i been looking all over the place for it lol

[@gabeatorres1051]

What about the piece at 2:46

[@TheDude4077]

My grandmother has a harpsichord I used to play on all the time when I was a kid. You can really feel the pluck when you press down each key, it's a completely different feeling from playing piano.

[@Ekvitarius]

TheDude4077 yeah the harpsichord technique is entirely different from the piano.

[@patriciayeiser6405]

Better.

[@Ekvitarius]

Patricia Yeiser well, yeah.

[@AG-mt3xs]

My piano teacher had one with a reverse keyboard color. I loved playing it!

[@enthusedtosing9655]

They also have a super light action, in my limited experience

[@Ekvitarius]

This video single-handedly got me interested in historical instruments back in ninth grade. Now I have my own clavichord!

[@classictastic]

So lucky man..

[@cielle.etoilee]

How did you get such a rare instrument? I’m really curious because I love it’s sound!! :D

[@mfats123]

This guy looks like a Red Dead Redemption character

[@chaingrower]

"How ya holdin' up, Blacklung?"

[@mfats123]

@@chaingrower I'VE GOT LUMBAGO. Very serious.

[@thesenate2718]

Holy shit this was exactly what I was thinking lol

[@evimlck4579]

Lol.

[@Zb_Calisthenic]

Lmfao

[@chriss6356]

the harpsichord is so very fabulous. it makes you feel as though you are in the renaissance

[@geliopouthapesei]

Physics Only For me it makes me feel I'm in the 18th century, or in my grandma's old, classically furnished house

[@chrispage3166]

baroque maybe?

[@Ekvitarius]

Fuck Google well the piece is from the renaissance

[@geliopouthapesei]

Ekvitarius I meant 1400-1800 :-)

[@Ekvitarius]

Rhizosphere Nylon String harpsichord: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7ZomOgfrCgoqs

[@liranziv]

when he started to play my jaw fell off very nice

[@Gimbergp]

5 seconds rule buddy, better pick it back up

[@MisterHunterWolf]

You must have some kind of deformed face to have a jaw connected to the face

[@brad349miller]

Might want to have that checked out. Not normal. Not right.

[@nancytomlinson3523]

Reminded me of Romeo and Juliet , though I wonder if Shakespeare used music in his plays..not very versed.

[@foresur8521]

I love the way he changes his posture when speaking in German

[@geliopouthapesei]

The harpsichord sounds like a mix of a modern piano and a guitar, that's why I love it!

[@ArturoEscorza]

No, it doesn't

[@inertiaking1]

@@ArturoEscorza it likely reminds him of the sound when you pick a guitar string very close to the ends

[@TheStepmonkey]

Perfect description!

[@patriciayeiser6405]

It sounds like itself.

[@SugarQueen972]

Harpsichord is majestic and heavenly instrument, I would listen to it for the whole eternity.

[@wam44]

Love these instruments and I've especially loved harpsichord since I first heard it! Transports me back in time. Maybe I had a past life during those times...

[@curiousart42]

I'm a new film maker documenting interesting collections. Check this piano collection in Massachusetts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l169q6aBoZikgKc

[@NUSORCA]

Who likes the harpsichord best?

[@SugarQueen972]

I love it because it sounds so beautiful and majestic.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@SugarQueen972 Olivia: Now, in this modern generation, they call it a funk machine.

[@Mark-zu6oz]

Lurch from the Addams Family

[@nazarosetrov63]

Me

[@markanthonymarla]

I DO .. ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL ....

[@xxzygardeplayzxx9638]

6:12 when I enter a medieval tavern and this plays:

[@rationalraven8956]

Sad to see this channel posted 4 very high quality videos 10 years ago and hasn't posted anything since.

[@chelsealynn9866]

The presenter passed away a few years ago. Lovely man and amazing musician.

[@potato3076]

It's nice to see how Trevor has recovered from his GTA trauma

[@justinreyes5042]

I was told the clavi/harps had limitations that the piano solved...however they still have its own character and I appreciate it

[@Ekvitarius]

The harpsichord doesn’t have dynamics since it plucks the strings and they always give under the same amount of tension, so you can’t change the volume by hitting the key harder or softer. You can see at 4:49 he pulls they key down very slowly and it still sounds at full volume. You might be thinking, “but you can adjust dynamics on a guitar and that’s plucked”, but it works there because you can adjust the position of your finger. On a harpsichord, the jacks are locked into only moving vertically. The piano replaced the jacks with hammers which allows you you have dynamics. But the clavichord strikes the strings with tangents, so it has dynamics too. The name pianoforte (later shortened to piano) comes from the fact that the instrument can play piano and forte which the harpsichord can’t

[@Ekvitarius]

The trouble with the clavichord is that it was too quiet to play publicly

[@SheldonBeldon]

David is an absolute boss, and can play literally anything, and can easily read full scores. He's an unbelievable musician, one in 100 million really.

[@markramos6210]

The man looks like he’s from the era of the clavichord

[@rubato88]

I've taught piano for 20 years and this is the best info video with actual examples of all keyboards I have found. Thank you!!!

[@stephenlotto4364]

This dude was a mouse that used to live inside of pianos.

[@jamien.5528]

LMAO

[@draic890]

*You sit In your chambers, waiting to fall asleep. Suddenly, you hear your harpsichord being tuned very silently, despite it being closed.* *You hear a pleased squeek as the string reaches a perfect C note.*

[@cookyboys103]

This is genuinely the only comment thats made me laugh ever tyty

[@arieltoohey1052]

Jay Bee 😂😂👌🏻

[@arieltoohey1052]

Draicor 😂

[@kellyhenderson9972]

I’m impressed at how he’s well versed in all these instruments. These pianos are very different from one another ... you really have to have a good ear to be able to be get the flow.

[@5urg3x]

The harpsichord sounds absolutely phenomenal, like the brightest and most brilliant acoustic guitar

[@mysterivan]

Love that clavichord! Great playing! Thank you

[@Scripture-Man]

Oh how beautiful these instruments sound. I love the sound of the harpsichord.

[@lukefenderrhodes]

i like when he said " this piano Mozart finally bought" reminds me how i borrow tools or an instrument to a friend and they never return the item and finally they decide to give me some money and purchase it from me, in which case i never get back the initial investment but in turn i end up helping a friend in need

[@cameronrich3627]

By the time he got to playing the harpsichord I'd forgotten what the clavichord sounded like

[@animusfoxx6965]

A wonderful comparison... I really love these two videos. make sure to watch part 2!

[@billfrankeberger754]

Excellent little program. Just what I wanted to know (and hear). Thank you.

[@macstever66]

Excellent explanation of the differences between the harpsichord, clavichord, and piano. Thanks so much. You are, or would make, a great teacher. Your grasp of the subject and clear explanations should set the standard for others.

[@HiNinqi]

This was great. Loved the video. Harpsichords have the best stringed keyboard sounds, to me. Baroque music is true love.

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

This man is such a good presenter. I could listen to him explain anything.

[@dpbmss]

I just have to say, your performance skills are excellent! Thank you.

[@LucidStew]

Really nice presentation. Thanks for sharing. The video holds up great after 10 years.

[@bwhog]

I love the sound of the clavichord and the harpsichord. They are my favorite of the keyboard instruments from before the modern electronic era. Well, I suppose you also have to add in the organ but that's in a different class. I especially love the small, almost lute-like quality of the clavichord.

[@pamelawherey4583]

Thank You!! Very lovely🌸💐🌸

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Beautiful instruments 👑🎼🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹❤❤❤

[@Ganaha_Celosia_Priskos]

My grandma's friend's late husband had a Clavichord. It sounds really nice!

[@pablogomez631]

Such a great video. Very well, clear explained. And entertaining. Thanks!

[@stevejordan7275]

Simply brilliant! Expert knowledge of the history and very skillful use of the instruments! Thank you for taking the time to write, *compose,* and perform this! And of course...if ain't *baroque,* don't fix it.

[@verstengenericks]

I went back to listen to the amazing clavichord playing and it said "most replayed" ... others appreciated it too! 😊

[@passedhighschoolphysics6010]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you for making it. Any chance you could make more on other instruments such as the celesta? It’s really nice how you explain the history of the instruments and how they work.

[@Codmaster4488]

I want a harpsichord now

[@troelsfolmann2194]

Beautiful and knowledable demonstration!

[@seanmarshall7529]

Your playing is wonderful!

[@accordiontv1]

Such a majestic moustache. Congratulations 🎊

[@rafaelwilks]

4:14 "There's no such thing as a fretted harpsichord." Fretted harpsichords: am I a joke to you?

[@Ivaneck_]

Very instructive, and beautiful executions. Many thanks for these videos, Sir.

[@kevingreene6745]

Thank you. Wonderful presentation.

[@honestbob45]

I had clavichord once but the antibiotics took care of it.

[@laurenmichaels2227]

that was cheesy

[@im_aflipper_boi7039]

Are you a docter

[@johnboyle3297]

What do you buy for the man who has everything?...................answer PENICILLIN

[@eddyvideostar]

@@johnboyle3297 Answer: CASTRATION.

[@herbsgotaZX]

I broke my clavichord riding my bike it was poking out my skin

[@deathbringer2000]

I've viewed this at least 10 times, and it's still good content.

[@ashpaton7979]

Lol, same!

[@sgretsch]

Using this video for relaxation for many years.

[@valkyriesound3888]

Expert knowledge and brilliant playing - great video, thank you!

[@ZGryphon]

One can imagine the people who made the clavichord saying to themselves, "This is fine, what kind of maniac would expect F and F♯ to be played at the same time anyway?" (And then composers, being composers, immediately going "Hold my ale, 'tis dissonance o'th'clock." :)

[@TheOmanJam]

Coincidence. The original clavichord has the same number of keys as a Minimoog synthesizer: 44!

[@allanhetfield1922]

I remember watching these as a kid, and this sparked my interest in music.

[@4Score747]

Interesting presentation! Thank you for sharing! We have definitely come a long way.

[@FunOrange42]

i just had an operation on my clavichord

[@paranoikoc]

7:00 Wowwwww black keys!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@otylerogaming5189]

This is a very well done video, and provides quite a bit of insight on these various instruments. Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@glibbergloop]

GREAT video! I loved learning the history, mechanics, and differences of them. And boy does he play so well! Thanks for this

[@joeker1962]

How many just skip to hearing what these instruments sound like!

[@fretkillrlives]

Pianoforte is the greatest acoustic instrument ever invented. What do you get when you drop a piano down a mineshaft? A flat minor.

[@doristheslug9609]

No ur wrong pipe organs r the best

[@accordiontv1]

What do you get when you drop a piano into an army base? A flat major

[@michaelgamble296]

no! A flat minEr!

[@daman7387]

B major

[@lolxd6154]

@@daman7387 C flat major*

[@scottleft3672]

The master pieces still to be written, only await the mastering of these tools....this fellahs playing took my mind back to the age of Georgian England, a place i only know from books, movies building architecture and archeaology, the harpsicord breathes life into it all.

[@encarnasionsantana3633]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@McIntyreBible]

I prefer the sound of the ancient clavichord, it has a distinct sound!

[@N3toSalvy]

His mustache to his mouth: Stop! You’re surrounded!

[@johntechwriter]

Your brain to your mouth: Nobody home.

[@MeganLaBarberaVanaski]

What an informative video; thank you! I've always enjoyed the history of instruments and this was a fun way to learn.

[@mikemcgibney]

Excellent video, much appreciated!

[@Lucius1958]

Another observation: The harpsichord shown appears to be in the Italian style; there is no provision for moving the jackslides to provide a contrast of tone, as in Flemish instruments...

[@DonDubleone1986]

Looks the auditorium in Raiders where Dr. Jones explains the Ark of the Covenant to those FBI top men.

[@JuliaN-fi9zw]

I just love how the harpsichord looks. Like it’s just sticking directly up and I love it so much

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

Excellent video. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@Lucius1958]

If I might make a couple of clarifications: Actually, the earliest stringed keyboard instrument known is the hurdy-gurdy; it has been depicted since the 12th century, whereas the earliest possible references to the clavichord are from the 14th century. Additionally, there is a more direct ancestor of the piano known from the 15th century: the "dulce melos", or keyed dulcimer, described in the manuscript of Henri Arnault van Zwolle ...

[@Patrick_B687-3]

I rather like the sound of all these older instruments. Thank you for sharing and posting this. And Willard Martin. I wonder if it isn't one of the Martin Family of guitar makers.

[@Kormeister]

This is so beautifully done and so insightful and informative!

[@Reaper978]

I saw this guy live. He's good. Great video.

[@_GRiM1]

i want a harpsichord so much! :(

[@michaelgamble296]

You can get them in Kit form - look in the Early Music Forum

[@JackLe1127]

4:29 he was a bit too into the tongue there...

[@whopperlover1772]

Jack Le He likes giving it to those nursing home ladies 👅

[@HunterShows]

"Oh god yes, the tongue..."

[@TheTucsonJeff]

Very interesting video!! Thanks for posting!

[@saraebernal9928]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us😺

[@Ilint]

Dam Walter white

[@aditretardasi9489]

Ilint jiukk

[@jerrywang2185]

he look like ghandi

[@batman39400]

even worse he'll nuke us all

[@ringzy]

y'all fucked up

[@y0urs03pic]

No!! He's MONK GYATSO !!!

[@manuelschiopu4580]

What's the piece played on clavichord? It sounds MAJESTIC! Antwerpen dance too

[@Ekvitarius]

I think it may have been just an improvisation.

[@felicia2958]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnKWc61mqpyjkMk

[@norakat]

This is a great presentation. Just what I was looking for.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Great video filled with plenty of information about the history of keyboard instruments from the beginning through the grand piano.

[@allanhaldane110]

I did some googling on the harpsichord piece. It's from the "Antwerp Dance book", aka, "Chorearum molliorum collectanea", aka "Antwerpener Tanzbuch" from 1583 (not 1587), printed by Pierre Phalèse. You get the most youtube/google hits with "Antwerpener Tanzbuch". I didn't find this specific piece though.

[@albertoniero5933]

It's the first piece from the Antwerpener Tanzbuch 1 (there are two little books). It's a Gaillarde named "Mais Pourquoi" of Pierre Phalèse (1571 - 1583). I bought the book yesterday. The piece that was playing the man it's probably a transcription for keyboard, because I see only the score with 4 voices (Superius, Contratenor, Tenor, Bassus)

[@jamesmorgan403]

It would be so easy to electrify that harpsichord.... that would be awesome.

[@michaelobrien6412]

This video has answered my questions about how keyboard instruments evolved over the centuries. Before KZbin, I had no idea where to look. This, my friends is the value of YT. To learn. I am 84 yrs. old...never stop learning!

[@NothingMaster]

Excellent explanation. Thanks you. 👍🏻

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Thanks for a set of great presentations. I appreciate the comparison of the fortepiano to the clarinet. You are right. I just never made the connection. Also, thanks for the comparison to the guitar at several points in your presentation. Lutes and guitars are some of the oldest string instruments we know, so the connection to the keyboard instruments is inescapable (but the history of plucked instruments and their connection forward seems to have eluded many musicians and historians. King Louis XIV was a guitarist, for example. One should think, therefore, that guitar music from that time would provide a source for understanding the performance of French baroque music.) As a guitarist, I always assumed that the change in sound intensity when pushing the instrument was an inferiority, compared to the modern piano. I need to rethink that. Thank you!

[@neekk040]

This man looks hylian

[@sofiaft3100]

ohh yess

[@loremipsum7471]

The Hylians, also known as the Hylia people (or simply the Hylia) are a recurring race in the Legend of Zelda series.

[@angiel516]

Underrated comment

[@PK-df4pc]

Kind of looks like the gay builder in Breath of the Wild.

[@vmvarga420]

Preston Garvey knew I recognised him from somewhere hahaha

[@seongtaek84]

Thank you Sir for this amazing and informative presentation!

[@j3ah0o]

very informative. lovely performances as well. thanks for these

[@siggimund]

2:46 That was just a beautiful demonstration. Can anyone help me by identifying the composer/composition and maybe point to some similar late renaissance/early baroque? style music for clavichord? I really need some more of that 😍. ( I'm also in the need for an ear-heart emoji! 😄)

[@thanosleontaris8248]

did you find it yet? im also looking

[@alexanderhanover3488]

​@@thanosleontaris8248still didn't find anything

[@elbauldegonzalo3435]

Is the tune at 2:46 an improvisation or an actual piece? It sounds gourgeous ♥️

[@Ekvitarius]

I guess it’s an improvisation since no one else can find it

[@auntfanny3266]

Excellent, thank you very much.

[@ColRAPR]

Outstanding !!

[@Melissa0774]

I wonder who came up with the idea of the black and white key pattern and how they came up with it?

[@trgggr]

It’s from what the keys used to be made out of. The accidental keys (black) used to be made of ebony wood. And the natural keys (white) used to be make of ivory. After that kinda.. became not okay, they moved to either plastic stuck to wood, or painted wood. The colour just stuck.

[@MrHantz101]

I believe thats incorrect. The white keys were originally made from black ebony wood since it was more widespread. The modern black keys used to be white ivory since it was more scarce

[@wobbenbuffet3286]

@@MrHantz101 how would white keys be made of black wood and black keys of ivory? would they just paint over them to basically rid them of their aesthetics?

[@Amy-cw6qs]

@@MrHantz101 were you high when you wrote that

[@MrHantz101]

I meant that the colors were reverse of what we have today. The (currently) white keys would have been made from black ebony wood hundreds of years ago. My reasoning was incorrect tho, they actually swapped the colors because the black keys (currently white) were too hard to differentiate with the black gap between them. Making those keys white highlighted the gap, making them easier to play. And no, I dont get high anymore :)

[@DarkRenaissance2012]

there is just nothing like the baroque style...

[@rossmanmagnus]

DarkRenaissance2012 why?

[@howlandboyshavingfun745]

You tough me about all my favorite instruments today thank you

[@Checkmate1138]

Sad to hear you guys disbanded! I wish you had kept your website available too!