Guide to Clavichords

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Kinds of Clavichords include the following:

Fretted clavichord

• The fretted clavichord is the earliest type of clavichord.
• It is made with strings that produce several notes when pressed and stroke in different places.
• It works like other fretted musical instruments such as the guitar and the violin.
• It has fewer strings to tune.
• It has a soundboard that requires less tension but produces a louder sound.
• It cannot play two notes in the same string set at the same time; it can only play the higher note.

• A double-fretted clavichord is designed to play two notes at the same time.
• It plays note pairs not usually played together such as C with C sharp or F with F sharp.
• It is a powerful instrument that can play most of Bach’s compositions.
• It is ideal for playing wide repertoire.

• An unFretted Clavichords is also known as a bundfrei model.
• It does not require fingering motions because its strings do not need to be pressed and stroked.
• It is ideal for playing classical and romantic themes in which the legato style is prominent.
• It plays notes that already have their own pair of strings. The notes are completely independent of the keys being played.
• It has more strings to tune.
• It has a broad and heavy structure that can withstand the additional tension caused by the additional strings

Flexibility: For greater versatility and flexibility, choose a double-manual clavichord, a unit where one clavichord is stacked on top of another. It is cheaper and more convenient than purchasing two separate clavichords.

Strings: Look for a clavichord made with brass wire strings that provide excellent tone, volume, and yielding degree for intonation control.

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