Pedal Harpsichord

Omigosh1 · Little Guppy Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 39

Does anyone know of a piece of music that was originally written for the pedal harpsichord? Everything that I have heard played on it has either been written for the organ or just a regular harpsichord. I enjoy the pedal harpsichord much more than just a regular harpsichord. I think it adds a lot more depth and richness.

admin · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:02 am Post subject:

I didn't know there was such thing as a pedal harpsichord!
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bachupstairs · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:19 am Post subject: Re: Pedal Harpsichord

Omigosh1 · Little Guppy Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 39

I find it really interesing that the entire "The Art of the Fugue," can be played entierly on the pedal harpsichord.

SurrealX · Sea Monkey Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 12

It could be i.e. BWV 525-530.

"It is not quite certain whether Bach primarily considered the organ or a pedal clavier with two manuals (harpsichord or clavichord) for the execution of the sonatas. His designation >for 2 claviers and pedal< is somewhat ambigious" - Geiringer, Karl; JSB; p.238