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RE: Updates/thoughts for February 2020: concert, health, new clavichord composition, Friedrich Nietzsche, & solitude
This is amazing. What is the difference between a clavichord and a harpsichord?
I play piano myself. Maybe one day I'll be able to expand a bit. :-)
Chronic fatigue is something I know very well. I would encourage you to investigate all the causative aspects you can think of. You may not be able to cure it, but you can manage it better if you can eliminate triggers. For me, diet is a big one, grains, soy, sweeteners, contribute greatly, as does the fluorescent lighting in some stores or building - and crowds in general. Stress, of course, so playing clavichord may help you there.
I found your post because @bengy featured you in the Pay it Forward Curation contest. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for this very kind and thoughtful comment! To answer your question about the clavichord more fully I hope to write a post in the near future addressing the differences between and repertoire of the two instruments. For now I'll just say that the harpsichord produces its sound by means of plucking the strings while clavichords have an action similar to the piano. A clavichord produces its sound by means of small blades (called "tangents") which strike the strings. Harpsichords produce a uniform dynamic while the clavichord's dynamics, like those of the piano, can vary, depending on the pressure exerted on the keys.
Thank you very much for the advice about coping with chronic fatigue. I have cut back a lot on some of the work I was doing. I over-committed myself and wasn't sleeping well. I've also been working on improving my diet, too. Thank you again for reading this post and for your very nice comments! - Mike
Thank you. That is very interesting information about the clavichord. I will be looking forward to your post about it.