Preface
When I started building harpsichords in 1985, there was precious little in the way of practical construction instruction available in print.
Thirty six years have passed and the situation remains the same - until now. The Harpsichord Project is my humble attempt to fill this void
and, at the same time, repay the kindness and generosity given to me in my formative years as a harpsichord maker.
I completed the instrument that is the subject of the Harpsichord Project in the Spring of 2009. The harpsichord was recorded on June 7, 2009
in a concert given on the instrument by Dr. John O’Brien, Professor of Music, East Carolina University. The accompanying photos were taken as
the instrument was being built. The music is Handel’s Sonata in C Major. I recommend the use of earphones when listening to this sound sample.