[bindeweede]

anything which falls under the category of classical music. Such as beethoven, mozart chopin bartok, bach etc...

classical music doesent even involve words!

So how can you suggest Beethoven, Mozart, Bartok, Bach, didn't write music with words?

[bindeweede]

define:VIRGINAL - Google Search

I own one. I give lecture/demonstrations to groups on topics concerning early music, among other things.

So, are not the strings of the virginals plucked, as opposed to struck, as in the clavichord or piano?

[Clough]

Originally Posted by Clough
define:VIRGINAL - Google Search

I own one. I give lecture/demonstrations to groups on topics concerning early music, among other things

So, are not the strings of the virginals plucked, as opposed to struck, as in the clavichord or piano?

Yes, they are plucked.

[Wondergirl]

Yes, they are plucked.

Like a harp is plucked by the user?

[Clough]

Like a harp is plucked by the user?

Kind of the same way.

[Wondergirl]

With one's fingers?

[Clough]

In the harpsichord family of instruments, the wires (or strings as some might call them) are plucked by a plectrum that is attached to what is called the tongue. The tongue is subsequently attached to a jack which sits on top of the rear end of key.

Harp strings are almost invariably plucked by using the fingers.

In either of these types of instruments, there might be times when you will use other things to pluck the strings other than a plectrum or fingers. But, that is generally to produce sounds like you might find in the most modern music.

[Wondergirl]

So, if I sit down to play your virginal, I will touch keys that will somehow produce music (as with a piano), or I will literally pluck strings as I would pluck harpstrings or an autoharp?

[bindeweede]

Yes, it is just like a small piano, if you like. Quieter, and sort of "twangy", but "Clough" will be able to tell you more, if necessary.

[e419]

I'm a big metal fan but classical is another one of my loves. Fur Elise is one of the best classical pieces in my mind.

[shygrneyzs]

If we can list our favorite piece, I would say Chopin's Preludes (24) for Piano, Op. 28: no 15 in D flat major "Raindrop" as performed by Martha Argerich.

[Clough]

So, if I sit down to play your virginal, I will touch keys that will somehow produce music (as with a piano), or I will literally pluck strings as I would pluck harpstrings or an autoharp?

Like I had said, they are normally plucked with a plectrum that is connected to a tongue and the tongue is then connected to a jack and the jack is on the back of the key.

[Clough]

I'm a big metal fan but classical is another one of my loves. Fur Elise is one of the best classical pieces in my mind.

The piece "Für Elise", or as translated from the German, "For Elise" although a simple piece by Beethoven, is one of the most popular ones for the piano in music history. Too bad that most pianists don't learn the whole piece and only end up playing the first part!

Do you play the piece?

[Clough]

If we can list our favorite piece, I would say Chopin's Preludes (24) for Piano, Op. 28: no 15 in D flat major "Raindrop" as performed by Martha Argerich.

I have played that piece many times as well as have taught it. It is a very interesting piece in that, in it's ABA form it demonstrates so much calm emotion in the first "A" part, then it turns into a storm in the "B" section of it. Then it returns to calm and serenity in the second "A" section of the piece. I like to equate it to the calm before a storm, the storm itself and then the calm that happens after the storm. It also reminds me of someone who might suffer from manic-depressive disorder.

[e419]

I know it's usually played on piano but I really can't play piano I am trying to learn it on guitar though

[katimavik]

Don't forget that what we term "Classical" was indeed the "Pop" music of its day and many composer were as prolific as present day. With this in mind, have you listened to the film score music of Ennio Moriconi and other members of his family. Beautiful, evocative and very emotional. Music that you feel rather than hear.

[e419]

The majority of the music I listen to whether metal, classic rock, classical, mabey a little rap here and there (not the biggest fan but some is ok) I have to feel. Music without emotions behind it means nothing. I believe I am a true lover of music, not so much the lyrics or what instraments but the feelings that come out from playing or listening to it. The song on a hole is what gets me, if I'm not feeling one thing in it usually I won't listen to it.

[Mylittlesunshyne]

Well, this has become somewhat popular...

Anyhow, I'd like to point out that barouque pieces are often used in training in the piano, because the right hand and left hand are always moving, not the let hand playing a chord and the right hand playing, so it trains both hands, which I think is smart.

[Mylittlesunshyne]

the majority of the music I listen to wether metal, classic rock, classical, mabey a little rap here and there (not the biggest fan but some is ok) I have to feel. music without emotions behind it means nothing. I believe I am a true lover of music, not so much the lyrics or what instraments but the feelings that come out from playing or listening to it. the song on a hole is what gets me, if I'm not feeling one thing in it usually I won't listen to it.

That's a very good statement! I have to also feel the music, otherwise it means nothing,

[e419]

I wish I could play piano (you can get some really moving stuff from it) I'm sure if I sat down and put my mind to it I could but I really don't have the time to.