User:Yoyomoe123/Clavicytherium

A clavicytherium is a harpsichord with the soundboard and strings mounted vertically facing the player, the same space-saving principle as an upright piano.[5] In a clavicytherium, the jacks move horizontally without the assistance of gravity, so that clavicytherium actions are more complex than those of other harpsichords.

The first clavicytherium
Some of the earliest harpsichords for which we have evidence are clavicytheria. One surviving example from the late 15th century is kept at the Royal College of Music in London.[5] For most of the history of the harpsichord, however, the clavicytherium was far less common than the horizontal instrument, probably because of its greater complexity and lesser reliability. In the 18th century fine clavicytheria were made by Albertus Delin, a Flemish builder.[6]

Upright is uptight!
The clavicytherium is an upright harpsichord, where everything, even the jacks (but not the keyboard) is facing the player. Like we said, it saves alot more space, plus instead of crouching down to tune the strings, all you have to do is remain standing, and just tune. However, there are regulations, such as the dangers of in facing the player. It, the instrument, can be hit and destroyed by any flying foreign object.

Creators
People who created clavicytheria and showed it on YouTube are: ·Rubbishtunes ·MrPimpollete