Ph.-J. Specken clavichord 1743
Unfretted clavichord after Philipp Jacob Specken 1743, Stockholm, Musikmuseet Stockholm
C-d3, chromatic
51 keys
ca. 147 x 45 x 15 cm
This large unfretted clavichord made by Philip Jacob Specken is emblematic of the Swedish clavichords from the middle of the 18th century: the very large soundboard, the very long rectilinear section of the bridge, and other specials. This instrument is suitable for most of the keyboard music composed during the 18th century, up to and including many works of J. Haydn or C. Ph. E. Bach. The tone is cosy, very round and reminds one of the sounds of the pianoforte.
C-d3, chromatic
51 keys
ca. 147 x 45 x 15 cm
This large unfretted clavichord made by Philip Jacob Specken is emblematic of the Swedish clavichords from the middle of the 18th century: the very large soundboard, the very long rectilinear section of the bridge, and other specials. This instrument is suitable for most of the keyboard music composed during the 18th century, up to and including many works of J. Haydn or C. Ph. E. Bach. The tone is cosy, very round and reminds one of the sounds of the pianoforte.
