New Commission for a Clavichord

Clavichord with scrimshaw nameplate It was a pleasure to create the nameplate for this clavichord. A clavichord was used largely in the Late Middle Ages, through the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras. Historically, it was mostly used as a practice instrument and as an aid to composition, not being loud enough for larger performances. The maker created this for his son, who is a classically trained musician. I’m hoping to get an MP3 sample of it soon and will attach it here.