The Harpsichord

Harpsichord Action

Harpsichord Action

Key (1) pivots on the keyrail. When the key is pressed it pushed up on the jack (2) causing the plectrum (3) to push past the string (4) makig it sound. When the key is released the jack falls back down allowing the felt damper (5) to contact the string, silencing it. The jack moves in guide holes in the jack rails and the strings are supported on bridges coupled to the soundboard.

The Piano

 

 

Physics 175 Notes