Introducing: The Harpsichord

[@brandonacker]

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[@jjmoyharpsichord]

Many thanks to the amazing Brandon Acker for inviting me to be part of such a fun project!

[@brandonacker]

You rock, Jason! #bestsocksever

[@juanpablovelez7656]

​@@brandonacker Thanks both of you, very informative and entertaining.

[@wadecooler7496]

Thank you

[@kiyoematsuura]

Nice interview, Brandon & Jason! Especially loved hearing the buff stop on the Bach A minor. Hope to play music with you both again soon -- and Jason I'm ready to help with harpsichord transportation anytime 😊

[@--AISAKA]

love your socks btw

[@manbearfedor_13]

Yeah harpsichord is fun and stuff but this dude's socks really steal the show. Does he have his face on them? Legend!

[@judahbgameshd4849]

YES

[@kohnfutner9637]

It would appear that his face is on his socks. He needs a matching jacket or shirt now.

[@harpsichord]

Love this!!! I'm a harpsichordist myself (with my own channel about early music) and it's so great to see a beautifully done video that gives accurate information about the harpsichord--there aren't very many such videos on KZbin currently! Thank you for all that you do for the early music world through your videos!

[@InfamyLP]

is nobody gonna mention jason's socks?? adorable

[@hannahjohnson4582]

Or Brandon's socks 🧦

[@ivannovotny4552]

... or Jason's music?🎵

[@Tejvir7]

Everyone has already

[@thompardoe8303]

I worked support for the International Organ Festival many years ago (basically moving instruments and gack around the city for performances) and had to move a harpsichord. It was a reproduction of a 17th century instrument that the owners were very concerned about. After a week of moving heavy ass organs and pianos in and out of trucks it was a wonder to discover how light a harpsichord actually is. If it wasn't for its size, I could have easily carried it myself.

[@nextlifeonearth]

Organs have metal pipes. Pianos have a cast iron frame. Harpsichords are entirely made of wood, save the strings and ivory keys. Saves a lot of weight.

[@judahbgameshd4849]

@@nextlifeonearth you beat my too it XD

[@daltondammthebabe]

@@judahbgameshd4849 if he didn't write it I would be reading your comment RN.i needed to understand why it's so light. As a certified professional amateur bodybuilder.

[@Swaggussnaregopingpinghaha]

I’m glad to see you venturing into the other ranges of early instruments. I have no doubt that you will pluck this.

[@markfortuin7111]

Thank you Brandon. Musicians like you revive early music and ensure instruments such as the lute and harpsichord remain relevant, as it should be. Thank you sir!

[@brightsuzaku]

My favorite instrument!!!! I am looking forward to this video happening in... [checks time] 13 hours! I hope that there will be some mention or demonstration of the buff stop... I'm sure that you would love the buff stop. EDIT: Ok, I am ALIVE with joy! What a wonderful video! For those that were curious, Mr. Moy's introduction of the buff stop is at about 14:00. I also was happy to see the discussion about temperaments and especially that shout-out to the archicembalo. The harpsichord has been around for around 623 years, and it's still going very strong! Thank you for the video, Brandon Acker and Jason Moy!

[@bndncn]

Man, this is one of the coolest, most informative channels on KZbin. Thanks for the awesome content and chill vibes.

[@ciri151]

Mr. Moy is killing it with the socks haha :)

[@stellajacobson231]

I'm so happy that Brandon talks about these types of instruments. I've always been fascinated by the instruments used during the barbeque period and before and the same goes for the music so being able to get an introduction on them is amazing! Thank you Brandon!😄

[@IslamBenfifi]

You mean baroque?

[@stellajacobson231]

@@IslamBenfifi yes! Thank you! Auto correct not doing its thing 😄

[@reyk3381]

The barbeque period is my favorite musical period. So much flavor in the music

[@stellajacobson231]

@@reyk3381 yeah, exactly! A lot of interesting combinations of flavours xD

[@Neuri]

I was sat and thought "I wonder if the tube has a hapsichord doc?" and then this.. wow.. stunning. Thank you.

[@oldgoat381]

My favourite classical guitarist checking out my least favourite keyboard instrument. This post made by a piano tuner who has helped assemble a harpsichord

[@Tehinstrumentalist]

Thats a coincidence - piano is my least favoured keyboard instrument and I am a harpsichord owner and technician who has worked on pianos. ;)

[@oldgoat381]

@@Tehinstrumentalist heh Though in all fairness, my favourite keyboard is far from the piano (stupid over-complicated box of wood and glue)

[@ryeryeryerye]

@@oldgoat381 I mean, it is kinda like that from a technician. Tho as a player, I kinda like it

[@bela5976]

@@agnidas5816 But you can hear the difference between digital and acoustic piano, blind testing has been done on RoomieOfficials channel with Marcus Veltri, Daniel Thrasher and Joe Jenkins. If you just don't like the digital sound (or like the acoustic better) that is not an option

[@oldgoat381]

@@bela5976 the tech is getting closer though. There's now digital pianos that have piano soundboards with speakers attached to them that create an emulation of the projection of an acoustic piano. I do not think It's fair to say the digital piano will ever truly replace acoustic instruments, but It's becoming a more and more viable option

[@remcostamgast]

Harpsichord is an amazing instrument. Can't wait to see the video.

[@austin7]

I saw Prof. Moy play at the DePaul music school a few years ago. He’s absolutely stunning! Great harpsichordist and organist.

[@Scherzo-mk4ih]

I've always loved the sound of this instrument but had never realized how complex they can be. I was in awe as Jason took us through the 'bells and whistles'.

[@jjmoyharpsichord]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@Ralhumaidi]

First the Viola Da Gamba, now the Harpsichord, this is amazing, Brandon!!

[@threelunaticdevils]

Absolutely perfect Mr. Moy! (So vivid that I feel a corset in my ribs) The end startled me and made me smile! Three lovable musicians, thank you, Brandon!

[@CatsPajamas23]

Best "introducing" video yet! (Answered about 3 questions.🙂). I love the opening, panning the inside of the harpsichord strings. Beautiful.

[@Libertylute]

Beautiful job, guys. Amazing that you could cover so much material succinctly, yet clearly and accurately, in such a short time. Video editing is top-notch as well.

[@randompanda876]

Brandon Acker and rob scallon have done so much in terms of musical instrument education. I’ve learned about so many cool instruments from these videos

[@EternalAwait]

The harpsichord is one of my all-time favorite instruments 😍

[@littlebirdling238]

Harpsichords are so lovely!

[@thebubonicj]

Thanks for classing up the joint, Brandon.

[@peterlustig8021]

I love the sound of these. In modern music they rarely get any use (tbh only found them used in punk) but I dig those old instruments so much

[@defectivetoaster7713]

Where were they used in punk?

[@Robobagpiper]

Brandon, you need to do an episode on the 18th century wire-strung English Guittar!

[@Libertylute]

Andy Rutherford would be an ideal candidate for that, except that he lives in New York.

[@Robobagpiper]

@@Libertylute Yeah, good choice. The first person to come to mind for me was Rob MacKillop, but he's in Scotland I think.

[@Libertylute]

@@Robobagpiper Yes, Rob lives in Scotland. However, with modern electronic methodology (Skype or Zoom) the distance might not be a deal breaker in either case.

[@peterrowan9955]

@@Robobagpiper come to scotland bro I’ll bring you all the ale and women in my village

[@Robobagpiper]

@@peterrowan9955 I've been, and though I would happily take your ale, the wife might have a problem with me taking the lassies.

[@kirinnielsen2274]

Jason Moy is AMAZING. So great to hear him again! Thanks for doing these Introducing videos. (Craig's home and instrument-and there he is! Delightful surprise ending.) Sounds like Jason is becoming a one-man continuo group. [JASON'S SOCKS. There, I mentioned them.] Just amazing how early the roots go historically from this instrument. By the way, I really appreciated the excellent camera work, and the editing. I taught at a school that had a harpsichord made by Willard Martin (based on a French double), and it was tuned to mean-tone temperament. Playing that really took me by surprise, especially when I tried Bach's WTC F minor prelude. Crunch! Speaking of continuo, would you be willing to go one step farther, temporarily leaving the "pluckies" and looking at the portative organ? Also I hope you will introduce us to the early harps. Thank you for all of this, Brandon.

[@TheMadisonHang]

that song just sounds so awesome on there, it really brings out the character and timbre of the harpsicord

[@Ericejazz]

Great conversation and wonderful information. Thank you both!

[@moonpathwoman]

Very informative video. Now, I want a harpsichord. 🌹

[@linwoodvonfrankenstein1765]

All time favorite instrument - appreciation off the charts here.

[@oldgoat381]

Brandon I really have to ask Do you know any clavichordists and would you do ever do a video on the other major pre-piano stringed keyboard?

[@richardthacker]

I love the sound of the harpsichord!

[@shaharkarp4357]

Best channel in the world!!

[@hannahjohnson4582]

Amen to that!

[@KazuTree]

I know we all figured out the Brandon is a Vampire; but who's to say that Mr. Moy isn't one also? I have no doubts that this wonderful man was around when the harpsichord was invented.

[@lorindivine5549]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing. That answered many of the questions I have had for years about the harpsichord. Maybe when all this pandemic stuff is over I can road trip down for a live performance. Thank you again for sharing your friends and your expertise.

[@jjmoyharpsichord]

We'll save you a front-row seat for you!

[@ekaterina7023]

This harpsichord has a very beautiful sound

[@vicentedoron3785]

just learned about this instrument, it’s mesmerizing

[@WesWaagenaar]

I love harpsichord music. I also love the harpsichord solo from the Brandenburg Concerto # 5

[@teleosus1]

Thanks! I love examining the evolutionary aspects of musical instruments. Years ago, I would listen to D. Scarlotti's harpsichord compositions. BTW random trivia, D. Scarlotti, J. S. Bach, and Handel were all born on the same year... 1685.

[@Hecatonicosachoron54]

When i found out you can play in temperments, I was amazed. I love microtonal music and I'm a huge nerd about that stuff. That's amazing!

[@carmenfreeman693]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for posting. 🙏 🎶☺

[@dollysinn]

Basso continuo sounds lovely on the harpsichord.

[@darphbobo55]

It sounds so beautiful

[@barrigudo00]

Love the sound of the harpsichord.

[@classicalbhargav]

Hey Brandon! This was amazing! Would love to see you try out the Sarod, a pluck stringed instrument popular in North Indian classical music

[@SamothIorio]

Brandon Acker and Early Music Sources collab when

[@hannahjohnson4582]

YES YES YES!

[@izanagi21ify]

YES PLEASE

[@mjallenuk]

That was glorious ... I learned so much about an instrument I always enjoy hearing. Thank you thank you!

[@melikam.b.j4216]

Harpsichord is one of my favorite instruments. 😍

[@videosefilmes22]

I love harpsichords, and I would love to see an introducing about harps as well

[@johnsimms3957]

That's a nice sounding harpsichord. And Mr. Moy plays really well.

[@brianspenst1374]

Thank you! I learned a lot from this video. I did not know that it was plucked. I had always assumed that the mechanism worked like a piano.

[@kuchoo-6993]

I can still see Brandon's lovely smile through the mask

[@RainytheNB]

Such a fascinating instrument! It almost sounds like 8-bit music.

[@brightsuzaku]

I would highly suggest you go look around youtube for Shovel Knight music, arranged for harpsichord. There is a harpsichordist that does just that: plays videogame music on their 1-manual harpsichord! While I wouldn't strictly call the sound of Shovel Knight "8-bit", the soundtrack is chiptune, and it translates wonderfully to the harpsichord!

[@sillybearhours]

@@brightsuzaku shovel knight is 100% 8-bit, it was composed in famitracker on NES

[@brightsuzaku]

@@sillybearhours Ooooh, famitracker! Even better, glad to know! Thank you~

[@Michajeru]

This was so interesting and informative. And what a nice person is Jason Moy.

[@emmapavansdececcatty6221]

26 minutes of pure perfection

[@JavierArtiles]

Excellent interview! And nice touch at the very end :-) I hope there is a chance to do an episode on the lute-harpsichord in the future.

[@jjmoyharpsichord]

I hope so too! They're definitely not common, but I love them. Here is an informal recording I made a couple years ago of some Bach played on an exquisite 'upright lute-harpsichord': kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnyzg3ubhNZ-rLs

[@Lucas-yq5qo]

Harphischord is the main reason i started studying piano....

[@Bladavia]

Loooool the ending with Greg killed me xD I was like "why is he playing so rubato, it sounds like a beginner ?"

[@_Brohan]

Ahhhh! Thank you so much! 🤩🤩🤩

[@retto1155]

When I saw the notif for this on god I experienced serotonin for the first time all year

[@EDGARDOPELOS]

Please, show us your audio and video stuff, I love the quality of your videos! Great harpsichord video.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Fascinating musical instrument

[@mdug7224]

One of my favourite sounds😊

[@InTheLight5292]

19:50 “Harp Shaped Box” is my favorite Nirvana song.

[@timothy4664]

Played one in college. Did a recital of Scarletti Sonatas

[@chowturtlezpabus]

How have I watched numerous of your videos and haven't subscribed? Subscribed uwu

[@dl22al10]

Fantastic episode! Just hearing knowledge with passion is enough to enjoy. I also feel like I’m in the movie Amadeus

[@Pongant]

This was really interesting! Never thought of the piano as a percussion instrument.

[@hannahjohnson4582]

was hoping to see Brandon try to play the harpsichord, but no big deal. Great video!

[@RobertSlover]

beautiful thanks for sharing! bach sounds good on every instrument not many composers can pull that off.

[@VentoRacing1]

I think you two should put out a combine album. Thanks for a very interesting episode.

[@MrCarGuy]

Very underrated instrument.

[@balalaikabeginner]

Great video as usual!! I really like sound of the harpsichord. Do you reckon you'll ever make an "introducing the balakaika" video

[@matsuomasato]

I don't really listen to 'classical' and such music much (actually I mostly listen to hardcore techno 😅) but the harpsichord is my all time favorite instrument, I just love the sound of it!

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Dude, you should expand and start w the Beatles then move your way into Zepelin

[@AdamBorseti]

Such a beautiful sounding instrument! Great video! Also, I chuckled when I saw that you guys were both wearing masks indoors even though it's just the two of you in a room. It's sad just how paranoid we've all been made to feel. Still, very enjoyable video!

[@brandonacker]

Thanks Adam! Even with just two people indoors the CDC advices masks.

[@tankermottind]

Old-fashioned temperaments seem like an interesting avenue for electronic music to explore, since a computer could be told to play any arbitrary pitch and thus could easily accommodate subtle differences between an equivalent sharp and flat note, or warp the entire temperament in real time to modulate keys.

[@legentilmuyombo4533]

Here already waiting!

[@argonwheatbelly637]

They're lovely. I played one 35 years ago.

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

Cool. I saw this name on the Voice Set of the Keyboard, here, but I never saw one, like this. Thank you!

[@3076gds]

Great segment I really enjoyed this one.....well I enjoy all if them honestly but this was awesone

[@christophertheiss8877]

Sounds more regal on the 12 string. Almost harpsichord sounding. fits perfectly for the intro. I can see why they chose it.

[@Heejinstar23]

this is fascinating

[@NoThumb]

Such a beautiful instrument.

[@14xx07]

Harischord are heavenly!!

[@TodayTestfbsfbsfbs]

I always found harpsichord or pianos just another way to play a string instrument like a guitar just a little bit faster and more versital but with the disadvantage of less control over the string itself, while you can do techniques on a guitar you can't do with a keyboard, you can play faster, more precise and more sounds with keyboard instruments. Its also pretty interesting that a lot of piano players love the guitar because at the end of the day, this two instruments are pretty similiar.

[@tomlavelle8518]

Thanks for the awesome video!

[@capt_howdy]

Incredible feat of art + engineering.

[@UFO314159]

The harpsichord was an 18th century synthesizer.

[@ringsystemmusic]

Nah, that was organs, since they’re a keyboard instrument that can vary the waveform it plays. Harpsichords can only play the one waveform.

[@light4696]

I love the harpsichord

[@luisdelarosa3588]

Had to repeat that first piece a few times just cause it was so GOOD😁

[@Bladavia]

Hell yeah !

[@EuniceCChina]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ahmedmadkour]

Best music 🎶 give you 👍 my friend

[@AlexanderGibbonsAudio]

His socks are amazing.

[@Riddlemewalker]

Next we need a collaboration!

Jason "Let's tune my harpsichord" Me "Let's not...."

[@bblir]

I think a video about the Colascione would be interesting. The bass guitar before the bass guitar(?)

[@FoxymoronOfficial]

Fascinating!