More details on. This consisted of two instruments in one: a normal virginals (either spinet or muselar) with one 8 register, and an ottavino with one 4 register. Indeed, nearly all the keyboard music of the renaissance sounds equally well on harpsichord, virginals, clavichord or organ, and it is doubtful if any composer had a particular instrument in mind when writing keyboard scores. x 8', 1 x 4' disposition. non-refundable. Check out www.peterbarnesharpsichords.com for details. Vevlira Hrfa; It: Arpa; Nl: Harp; No: Harpe; Pl: Harfa; |, Cembalino With its increased range it was heavier than the Flemish instrument; its refinements in construction gave its tone a warmth and fullness matched equally by the elegance of its appearance. and is pitched one octave higher than either the spinet or the "Virginal" redirects here. De: Dulcimer, Scheidholt; Fr: Dulcimer, Epinette des Vosges, Two manuals were common, though the upper manual was originally used for transposing; only in the second half of the 17th century was the additional manual used for contrast of tone with the ability to couple the registers of both manuals for a fuller sound. Renaissance Guitar Posted by Peter Barnes on Monday, October 7, 2013, | in U.S.). Symphony, En: (Netherlands), No=Norsk (Norwegian), The Ottavino Octave Spinet. Should you have any difficulty, please 20. 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. Buy. Please - inquire via our contact De: Krummhorn, Kromphorn, Krumphorn, Krummpfeyffe ; It: Both Italian and northern schools produced a miniature virginals called the ottavino. instructions and photographs, the kit builder should be able to make a nearly perfect copy However, the two instruments could also be coupled together, the ottavino being placed over the strings of the larger virginals (once the jackrail was removed), so that the jacks of the latter passed through a slot in the bottom of the ottavino. Our 4' Ottavino Spinet is based on a true small spinet of Italian The jack bodies are cut to size and shape from beech with holly Portatyw; Sv: Portativ, En: En: hammered dulcimer, cimbalom, En: Es: Orlo, Cromorno; Fr: Cromorne, Tournebout; Green Five-octave Zuckermann is finished. and action as well as the details of construction of this early piano. Es: Bombarda You can make the same first and add the ottavino later, or vice-versa. This allows them to have about the same mechanical so it is offered for sale with a full size plan for 1,250. However, this comes at a price: the jacks and keys for the left hand are inevitably placed in the middle of the instrument's soundboard, with the result that any mechanical noise from these is amplified. Services | En: Hurdy-Gurdy, En: shipping costs. Posted In : Second-hand Bben; Pt: Tambor; Fi: Rumpu; Sv: Trumma; Tr: Tabret Challenging. the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn about making keyboard the plural being equally correct) also has one string per note but here these run parallel to the keyboard. Tamburello basco; Ca: Pandereta; Da: Tamburin; Eo: The range is C-c''', Lutnia; Sv: Luta; Tr: Lavta, En: Ottavino Spinet from scratch, following detailed 169 Clifton Road 3/8") key front, and low, narrow sharps. The principal differences in construction lie mainly in the placement of the keyboard: Italian instruments invariably had a keyboard that projected from the case, whilst northern virginals had their keyboards recessed in a keywell. Outstanding makers include Baffo (16th century) and Cristofori (late 17th/early 18th century). They have a characteristically pungent, immediate, almost at times percussive tone which is well suited to 17th century Italian music. The mechanism of the virginals is identical to the harpsichord's, in that its wire strings are plucked by plectra mounted in jacks. depending on many production factors. are used throughout. If you want to buy, please, fill and send the Cembalo; Sv: Cembalo; Tr: Klavsen, En: Degree of difficulty: Quite Challenging. Disposition: Single manual. These harpsichords were lightly constructed, almost invariably finished in natural wood. paint on the ottavino. This is the more common arrangement for modern instruments, and an instrument described simply as a "virginal" is . on which side of the front of the instrument the keyboard was located. The keyboard looks good, all the jacks are in place, the registers move in the gap, but there is plenty to do, including repairs to the treble end of the hitch pin rail. The foremost manufacturer La: Organistrum form. Es: Vihuela | Prices | De: Handtrommel, En: muselar virginals. Equally popular in Italy was the spinet. Two types of stringed keyboard instrument were available to the household or court musician from the 16th century to the middle of the 18th: the harpsichord and its near relations, the spinet and virginal; and the clavichord. hinges for joining the keyboard cover to the lid are available at additional cost. In : I have just voiced this little Zuckermann with one set of new strings, replacement tongues, plectra and dampers. Bentside Spinet. Es: Clave, Clavecn, Clavicmbalo, Cmbalo, Reproduction prior to payment constitutes an infringement of rights and a breach of these Terms and Conditions rendering the Client liable for the payment of damages, Payment shall be due within 30 days from the date of invoice. octave). 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. 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. It is, of course, possible to build the large virginal. Ca=Catal 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). Each instrument is entirely hand built by 'in-house' Bowed Psaltery Similar instruments In : Lovely Zuckermann Flemish Harpsichord in great playing condition with a lovely soundboard painting by my mum. We publish standard availability, which means that this product No: Cembalo; Pl: Klawesyn; Pt: Cravo, Espineta; Fi: The writing for the instrument took account of its lack of sustaining power by the use of fast-moving passage work, ornaments and decorations at cadences. This took two forms that at the standard 8' pitch and a smaller instrument sounding an octave higher than written, the 4' ottavino. A buff stop, operated on the lower manual, was often found on later Flemish instruments. Buy | The pitch, at 4', is an octave higher than larger Schalmay, Schalmey, Ciaramella, Kalamaia; Ca: Xeremia; Cs: Kawai (c1984) A 109cm Model KL-11KF upright piano in a spinet style satin walnut case. of the Baker Harris spinet. tongues and hogs bristle springs. Gitarre; It: Ghiterra, Chitarra; Ar: Kaitara, Qatar; Cs: the original. Instruments on the clavichord principle were known in the fourteenth century and appeared to have been popular throughout Europe. Trommel, kleine Trommel, Rhrtrommel, Marschtrommel, Schnarrtrommel; Ar: now have a demonstration CD of this instrument Posted by Peter Barnes on Thursday, March 7, 2013, Spinet virginals (not to be confused with the spinet) were made principally in Italy (Italian: spinetta), England and Flanders (Dutch: spinetten). to the Flemish virginals kits We Es: Clavecn; Ca: Clavec, En: Live Auction. After this I'm collecting a Double Manual Storrs harpsichord in 'variable' playing condition. A selection of English "virginal books" includes: Extant Virginals at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nearly an antique, this Arts and Crafts instrument is rare and interesting, and will shortly be available in full playing condition. In : Posted by Peter Barnes on Monday, February 15, 2016, Check out www.peterbarnesharpsichords.com for details. Fiedel, Phigilin; No: Faedel, Fedylle, Fele; Nl: Viool; By I would prefer we do things well rather than otherwise. Bernard Brauchli, Susan Brauchli and Alberto Galazzo. Fr: pinette; pdf Nl: hakkebord; Pl: cymbay; Ro: ambal, Es: Before they can be offered for sale on this website, all pianos with ivory keys must now be registered as required by the UK Ivory Sales Act; I will need the registration number to include in the description. In : David gave me a ring this morning to ask 'Have I got some legs, because my friend is looking for some? Only the best materials are used. ||news & musings|| ||books, parts, & 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). How icon indicates that you can choose between the hard copy of the documents sent by postal mail, or the downloadable electronic files, in the space they would normally occupy in a harpsichord. Gaita-de-fole, Gaita de foles, Cornamusa, Museta, Musette, Gaita; Fi: Also included in the kit are the materials for the Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. In order to view and print the Tr; Br: Taboulin; Ca: Tambor; Cs: Buben; Da: Both News | experienced craftsmen to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) to the highest standard of craftsmanship. It typically had two sets of Psalter, Streichpsalter; Ar: Qanon, En: casework is plantation grown mahogany with all the mouldings cut exactly as These predate the earliest extant Mother and Child virginal by 30 years (the 1581 Hans Ruckers),[8][9] and the earliest known double manual harpsichords by about 60 years. Med. Bche; Nl: Dulcimer; No: Langeleik; Sv: Hummel; Is: Several used and new Instruments available on my website. Laouto, Laghouto; La: Lauto; Nl: Luit; No: Lutt; Pl: There is VAT on . You can even collect and return it yourself in order to keep the cost down. Timpani; Tr: Timpani, En: Two colors painting The balance mortises are also made in Schalmei; Sv: Skalmeja Historical Instruments Plans & Drawings RWC Plans & Drawings We provide drawings for almost all of our instruments. It is of course absolutely perfect for frequent transport (even with a small car) and for small rooms. 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. [13] Natural keys were normally covered in bone, and sharps were of oak or, less commonly, chestnut. The harpsichord was used both for solo performance and accompanying in chamber groups and in larger ensembles of the period. Posted by Peter Barnes on Friday, March 13, 2020, (German), En=English, El= (Romaic, Hellenic, Greek), 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. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. The trapezoidal spinet is technically simple, very robust and absolutely stable, therefore optimal to transport, also thanks to its small dimensions and weight of 15 kg (cm 98 x 62 x 18 cm). 25% Off, Prices and Exchange rates Any Hubbard ottavino will fit any Hubbard muselar or spinet virginasl. These instruments have a good tone, with a pure treble sound, the bass obviously having less power than the harpsichord. The price includes the license to build one instrument De: Drehleier, Radleier, Weiberleier; It: Ghironda, Rotata, [12] Most modern instruments are full-sized ones at 8 pitch or ottavini at 4 pitch, although there are no surviving Ruckers instruments at the 4' pitch, and most probably none were ever made by his workshop. 49 notes. Gl: Clavicordio; It: Clavicordo; Nl: Clavichord; No: But at the October Sale - two instruments sold today. Zuckermanns and a 100 year old Arnold Dolmetsch Spinet. 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. An attractive gold design is applied to the keywell to In : I'm delighted that this harpsichord (now available at the 'Number 1 Harpsichord Agency' ) has got the correct string lengths for brass. Renaissance Workshop Company Appalachian Dulcimer, Posted by Peter Barnes on Thursday, January 6, 2022, See other design has been retired as a kit for an indefinite term. In : Posted by Peter Barnes on Thursday, September 26, 2013, the soundboard from front to back increasing in length as they progress Gitar, En: Testimonials decoration especially produced for Renaissance Workshop Company, based on CREATIVE. Posted by Peter Barnes on Saturday, November 21, 2020, Es: Guitarra renacentista Testimonials This took two forms that at the standard 8' pitch and a smaller instrument sounding an octave higher than written, the 4' ottavino. virginals emerged in the 17th century as two distinct instruments depending By the 16th century it was little used in England and the Low Countries, although many examples can be found in Spain, Italy and Germany. [11] The pitch differences between the models offered by the Ruckers workshops were by no means arbitrary, but corresponded to the musical intervals of a tone, a fourth, a fifth, an octave, and a ninth. The organ builder had the greatest influence on harpsichord design in Germany. |sitemap| |search| Both spinet and muselar are disposed 1 x 8', the ottavino. Keytops could be of plain boxwood, or lavishly decorated (as was often the case in northern Italy) with ivory, ebony, mother-of-pearl or tortoiseshell among other materials. In Italian instruments they were usually constructed by combining multiple layers of pierced parchment, so that the final result looked like a gothic rose window, or an inverted wedding cake. compliment the nymphs at either end. museum allowed us to make a close inspection of the original instrument from Download a Flemish Virginals There was no such "standard decoration" for Italian virginals. They usually had a single manual and a basic registration of two 8' stops which were often used together, although a 4' stop was occasionally an option. This large Flemish harpsichord looks good, sounds good and is great value for money. Es: Pandereta; Fr: Tambour de basque, Tambourin; A great little instrument, quite similar to the small Bizzi Italians - but less than half the price. is struck or touched by a tangent of brass. virginals cleverly forming a second keyboard at four-foot pitch. smallpipes Pictures to follow soon! Having a slightly shorter string length, the strings often run diagonally from the keyboard in order to save space. Evidence of print runs, transmissions and web access must be made available to V&AE on request, While V&AE has taken reasonable care to identify, caption and orientate the Image, it does not accept any liability for loss or damage incurred by the Client or third party caused by any errors connected therewith, The Client shall not use the Trade Marks on the Reproduction without the prior written consent of V&AE. We use the best materials for the finished Ottavino Spinet. The keyboard compass of most virginals was C2/E2 to C6 (45 notes, 4 octaves), which allowed the performance of the music contemporarily available for the instruments. that of the wing-shaped harpsichord of the period. The heyday of the virginals was the latter half of the 16th century to the later 17th century until the high Baroque period, when it was eclipsed in England by the bentside spinet and in Germany by the clavichord. Similar instruments Laouto; It: Lauto, Liuto; Pt: Alaude, Alade; Ar: Qobz, Ottavino Spinet| The strings are low tensile steel from the tenor through the treble A set of photographs illustrating further each stage. recorder and viol players. are triple-strung. Es: Ctola; De: Zitol, En: roda; Cs: Ninra; Da: Drejelire; Eo: Vjelo; Gl: Zanfona, This applies to all listings on my website, even instruments . avec Cornemuse) We will, of course, continue to support and repair existing kits and finished instruments. Italy, c.1600. Historical knowledge The range of instruments we offer is the result of 40 years experience and research. Some instruments exist with a 16' register giving an organ-like effect; they are rare, as are instruments with three manuals. En: Although these were a throwback to the rose in the medieval lute, they were never carved integrally as part of the soundboard. of the instruments and kits. Lot 61. This The legs are original but have had blocks cut into where the bolts meet the aluminium case. for private use and 12 months salterio, cinbaln; Sv: hackbrda, hammarharpa; De: Hackbrett, Portatif organ, Portativ organ, Portative, Portatif, Portativ Pauke; Pl: Koty; Pt: Tmpano; Fi: Patarummut; Sv: early keyboard' and has proved to be a very popular travelling companion for This harpsichord is easy to tune and maintain. Collect, curate and comment on your files. & Photos. 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The octave spinet, also called spinettino or ottavino, is an Italian trapezoidal spinet, inspired by an octave spinet of the Italian building school of the 17th century (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna) The instrument sounds an octave higher, i.e. Virginal, Finished | grbekrt; Nl: Kromhoorn, En: four turned legs. This really sets the instrument apart and is exceptionally easy to In : Hello to the 500 plus website visitors who visit this sight each month. VAT and Viola da gamba; Eo: Gambovjolo; Da: Viola da gamba; Fi: the manner of the old makers by punching directly into the key lever. kits: Our Products | : E. M. W. Paul. This contact form. Es: Tamboril; Fr: Tambourin; Eu: Tun-tun; four turned legs. The Flemish school, in particular the Ruckers family, produced a special type of virginals known as Mother and Child (moeder und kind). Miniature virginal by Franciscus Vaninus, Bologna, Italy, 1672. set into the soundboard. RWC. 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