History, construction, and playing techniques.
Information on as many early instruments as possible.
A photographic and links directory for ophicleide players
Hand made early stringed instruments.
Bach sought, and had custom-built, a harpsichord which sounded like a lute. Detailed description of history and construction.
Pictures of medieval instruments with illustrations from medieval art. Includes audio clips, bibliography and discography in French.
A book by Maggie Kilbey charting the history and development of the instrument and includes a catalogue of extant instruments around the world.
Provides basic information for the interested lay person on all aspects of the instrument, from its early history to the present.
Early music and instruments, sound files of harpsichords and clavichords, and a table with pictures of the author's early music instruments collection, from medieval psalteries to renaissance recorders.
Instructions for building an instrument.
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