I wanted a simple low-tension instrument with a clear sound, which I think I achieved. But by all means, please experiment and let the world know what you found! Great luck to you.
Fantastic! What a nice job. Those fishing lines sound pretty good. I am nearing completion of a 4" X 13", 12 note clavichord built from scrap. I hope to post it soon. With only a 12 note compass it is of very limited utility, but my main goal was to get it to do what a clavichord should. That will be victory enough for me, on this, my first build. Again. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
Actually I think it is the clavicybalum that predates both by 50-100 some odd years. Look up Arnault Zwolle for a reference. The extant clavicytherium--the one this one is loosely based on, showcased in the Royal College of Music has some paper on the underside of the body which has a date of 1490, but it could ultimately be earlier than that, or later than that.
It sounds a lot like my Chinese guzheng, but I think the monofilament fishing line is making the sound drier and more dull than the instrument's full potential. If you got some guzheng strings; they are naturally purpose-built for making music so I would bet you could use zheng strings and get a much richer sound, while not having to change anything. I love the Paduk & Maple keyboard! A very cool DIY project indeed!
I can only do it on machine quick like I cant build this haha maybe if I had the time and matrials and knowledge of know how. that this is pure art. make em and sell em.
I just googled the term "harp piano" when I saw a very elaborate example of what turns out to be clavicytherium in the 1938 movie "Jezebel" which stars Bette Davis, Henry Fonda and George Brent.
@rubbishtunes You are right. The clavichord probably predates the harpsichord probably a good 100 years or so. Great job on the instrument BTW....and an excellent lesson on what can be done with materials other people consider to be "junk"!
That's fantastic! I'm either going to make an Ottavino or a Clavi now since I saw how inexpensive they can be. And it sounds quite good. I'm just wondering what a steel string would sound like with that type of design. I like it because the big problem with Harpsichord is the length in a small dwelling. It's given me some great ideas. Thanks:)
it's funny, but it's really difficult to describe the simple mechanism of a harpsichord jack, but the plectrum swings on a "tongue" which pivots back and forth under the tension of a boar bristle. After lifting the key, the plectrum does indeed come in contact with the string, and you can hear it here, because I didn't use felt dampers--something that you would want on a wire-strung harpsichord because of the volume of sound it produces. see: czcams.com/video/p3-5BodB6BA/video.html
So help me out here, why doesn't the quill strike the string when the key is released as well? Or am I thinking about this completely wrong? I would really like to build one of these so please help me out.
It does strike the string--lightly--because like all harpsichord jacks, the quill is attached to a movable tongue that pivots on an axle with a boar's bristle spring....and will only rock in one position. I advise looking at a harpsichord jack up close. Have fun!
If you bought some proper strings I bet it would sound amazing. It's a very impressive instrument you've built there, but fishing line just isn't going to give you any tone. I'd make a small investment of no more than $30 and buy some Chinese Guzheng strings. The Guzheng is essentially the Chinese version of the Western harp; it's strings are similar to that of a classical guitar (wound nylon). They're long to accommodate your big instrument, and they will do wonders for the tone of the low and mid range. Nonetheless, *that's a really cool project!* ~Regards from Cape Cod, MA
Brandon Veracka Thanks for the idea. I'm sure you are right about the strings, although it was a project with the expressed intent of being able to make it for $0. Scrap/free wood, carbon-monofilament fishing line (I had spools of this laying around). Obviously better grade material all-round (including strings) would change if ever I started making them to sell. Thanks for your kind words!
rubbishtunes I didn't realize you were going for a zero-dollar build; my bad! I have to say--from one musical instrument tinkerer/craftsman to another--you did an *amazing job* with this project. Not only did it come out looking great, it's functional. That is no small achievement! I remember I saw this video way back when you first posted it and was inspired to build something similar for myself; now that I know you built this yourself AND from scrap materials, I've officially added "build a clavichord" to my bucket list. Keep up the good work!
No. I got rough dimensions off the Royal College of Music website for keyboards and fudged here and there based on required string speaking length dimensions.
I've never heard of this instrument before. I'm guessing it predates the clavichord? It seems to be a simpler design than any other keyboard stringed instrument I know of.
Such a cool fucking instrument you have done! It will sure shine with iron strings. Please please make a building instruction video and you will be a hero sir!. I have plans on building a Budget Clavicymbalum just for fun but I have no drawings only the dimensions this far. Is the whole instrument made of spruce btw?.
That was beautiful… I don’t know what I expected it to sound like but, this instrument sounds so seductive! what was he playing? I instantly thought of people laying around wrapped in slim cloths with someone feeding them grapes
Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1499!
Tonight we're gonna party like its 2010
@@appo038 nope... we're party like its 2020 in todays 2021 and it would be forever. Put your masks on!
Vamos a ponernos bien medievales.
@@neocortexlab bruh
I wanted a simple low-tension instrument with a clear sound, which I think I achieved. But by all means, please experiment and let the world know what you found! Great luck to you.
Fantastic! What a nice job. Those fishing lines sound pretty good.
I am nearing completion of a 4" X 13", 12 note clavichord built from scrap. I hope to post it soon. With only a 12 note compass it is of very limited utility, but my main goal was to get it to do what a clavichord should. That will be victory enough for me, on this, my first build.
Again. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
That has a really cool sound to it. I love music which incorporates "unusual" sounds like this.
Wonderfully rugged and masculine sound. Truly Merdieval.
It has the distinct timbre, sweetness, density and the intensity of a tenor voice as well!!!! From low E2 to high B5
Actually I think it is the clavicybalum that predates both by 50-100 some odd years. Look up Arnault Zwolle for a reference. The extant clavicytherium--the one this one is loosely based on, showcased in the Royal College of Music has some paper on the underside of the body which has a date of 1490, but it could ultimately be earlier than that, or later than that.
It sounds like on the low notes like a nylon string guitar, on the high strings like a hammered dulcimer.
This is wonderfully creative. Thank you for your attention to authenticity with a lot of creativity and ingenuity. Great instrument!
What a great acomplishment - love it
I really like the Cretan/ Middle eastern tone those fishing lines give to it
That's a very good use of materials. My hat is off to you sir!
Wow! You are absolutely very talented to be able to make THAT with your own little hands!
I´d love to have one too!
You're a hero, dude!
I would like to purchase it.
I do so love it...
Am hooked...🐸
Every day i discover a new keyboard instrument.
Que som lindo!
Wow！ This is like my Clavisymbalum standing up. It is beautiful.
Its name sounds like a pleistocene mammal lmao
oh my lordy lord AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! YOU ARE FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!! I AM LIKE SO BUILDING ONE LIKE THAT ( after i learn woodwork(sigh) )
Very impressive... Thumbs up !
you are friggin awesome! thats very nicely done!
Thanks!
blipblip88 for sure. ive designed some pretty tough patches on my blofeld. harpsichords and clavichords are very life like
It sounds a lot like my Chinese guzheng, but I think the monofilament fishing line is making the sound drier and more dull than the instrument's full potential. If you got some guzheng strings; they are naturally purpose-built for making music so I would bet you could use zheng strings and get a much richer sound, while not having to change anything.
I love the Paduk & Maple keyboard! A very cool DIY project indeed!
Wonderful
really interesting sound i like it!
This is really awesome. The sound of it is so unique, I am already imagining how it could be implemented into songs.
I can only do it on machine quick like I cant build this haha maybe if I had the time and matrials and knowledge of know how. that this is pure art. make em and sell em.
great job!
I just googled the term "harp piano" when I saw a very elaborate example of what turns out to be clavicytherium in the 1938 movie "Jezebel" which stars Bette Davis, Henry Fonda and George Brent.
I'm impressed! Did you build it from a kit or plans? I would love to build one.
@rubbishtunes You are right. The clavichord probably predates the harpsichord probably a good 100 years or so. Great job on the instrument BTW....and an excellent lesson on what can be done with materials other people consider to be "junk"!
Did you build it with a kit or with plans? I would love to build one. I have built several harps and would love to have one of these. It is too cool.
THAT. IS. SO. SICK. omg that's awesome.
What Guage fishing line did you use?
Nice 🎉
That's fantastic! I'm either going to make an Ottavino or a Clavi now since I saw how inexpensive they can be. And it sounds quite good. I'm just wondering what a steel string would sound like with that type of design. I like it because the big problem with Harpsichord is the length in a small dwelling. It's given me some great ideas. Thanks:)
I want an ottavino so bad
i LIKE it! ;)
Thank you!
Yay! How much would you estimate for one like yours?
Can you please add a video description above, telling a bit about this instrument? I have never heard of it before.
so sick!
Holy shit, this is awesome, do you sell them?
I sneezed when you said fishing line
Nice
Upright clavicimbalum 😂
*bows graciously*
hey, do you mind if i can use your mechanism for my own project? i would really love to try make one of these. its awesome.
Teach me how to make these!! please. :D
By the way, what guage of fishing line is that?
Sounds cool. When the plectrum strikes the string, how does it return to its original place without hitting it again on the way back?
it's funny, but it's really difficult to describe the simple mechanism of a harpsichord jack, but the plectrum swings on a "tongue" which pivots back and forth under the tension of a boar bristle. After lifting the key, the plectrum does indeed come in contact with the string, and you can hear it here, because I didn't use felt dampers--something that you would want on a wire-strung harpsichord because of the volume of sound it produces. see: czcams.com/video/p3-5BodB6BA/video.html
I see. Makes sense. Thanks.
So help me out here, why doesn't the quill strike the string when the key is released as well? Or am I thinking about this completely wrong? I would really like to build one of these so please help me out.
It does strike the string--lightly--because like all harpsichord jacks, the quill is attached to a movable tongue that pivots on an axle with a boar's bristle spring....and will only rock in one position. I advise looking at a harpsichord jack up close. Have fun!
what is the name of the song you are playing?
If you bought some proper strings I bet it would sound amazing. It's a very impressive instrument you've built there, but fishing line just isn't going to give you any tone. I'd make a small investment of no more than $30 and buy some Chinese Guzheng strings. The Guzheng is essentially the Chinese version of the Western harp; it's strings are similar to that of a classical guitar (wound nylon). They're long to accommodate your big instrument, and they will do wonders for the tone of the low and mid range. Nonetheless, *that's a really cool project!*
~Regards from Cape Cod, MA
Brandon Veracka Thanks for the idea. I'm sure you are right about the strings, although it was a project with the expressed intent of being able to make it for $0. Scrap/free wood, carbon-monofilament fishing line (I had spools of this laying around). Obviously better grade material all-round (including strings) would change if ever I started making them to sell. Thanks for your kind words!
rubbishtunes I didn't realize you were going for a zero-dollar build; my bad! I have to say--from one musical instrument tinkerer/craftsman to another--you did an *amazing job* with this project. Not only did it come out looking great, it's functional. That is no small achievement! I remember I saw this video way back when you first posted it and was inspired to build something similar for myself; now that I know you built this yourself AND from scrap materials, I've officially added "build a clavichord" to my bucket list. Keep up the good work!
I like the sound of the fishing line
@Dio Brando it's essentially a nylon string like those used in guitars
Go for it. It's not nmy mechanism anyway. Have fun!
Upright pianos have 2 sets of strings that point down for compactness.
Very nice. Did you work from plans for this? If so, I was wondering where they might be available. Thanks!
No. I got rough dimensions off the Royal College of Music website for keyboards and fudged here and there based on required string speaking length dimensions.
another genius idea/product....
***** ----I old and very slow.....lol :-)
Thanks!
@kittyprydekissme i'm guessing not, but certainly a worth while looking into it
Well done you.
just wondering, what did you use for the tuning pegs?
Piano key balance pins.
You are a champion what are you up to nowadays?
Since they didn' t have fishing line, what kind of string did they use in the Middle Ages?
I've never heard of this instrument before. I'm guessing it predates the clavichord? It seems to be a simpler design than any other keyboard stringed instrument I know of.
It sounds really wonky 🤣😂😅 but I appreciate your workmanship and effort, I certainly wouldn't have the patience to do it.
Such a cool fucking instrument you have done! It will sure shine with iron strings. Please please make a building instruction video and you will be a hero sir!. I have plans on building a Budget Clavicymbalum just for fun but I have no drawings only the dimensions this far. Is the whole instrument made of spruce btw?.
Thanks. Spruce is most likely. It's all made of mostly found wood.
piano’nt
It's just a little impromptu early keyboard riffing.
Mmm, those are some spicy notes you've got going on there at around 1:39. What temperament is it?
It sounds like a Koto to me.
@yermyahu
It's spelled padauk, not paduak.
40 through 15 test monofilament I believe.
I think $2500 would probably not be enough for a wholly hand-made instrument with this level of complication!
eric me, it was probably originally strung with wire. otherwise it would have been gut
It goes from 40 pound test to 20.
Cool
Does it have a short octave?
No.
@@Jim-jh7qk It has a fully chromatic range from E2 to B5.
Thanks. Certainly-I could make you one for a price.
Это ж тыщу лет отстраивать
a watchyamacallet?
bruh
@rubbishtunes Oh, must have just been out of tune then, XD... That's ok.
That was beautiful… I don’t know what I expected it to sound like but, this instrument sounds so seductive! what was he playing? I instantly thought of people laying around wrapped in slim cloths with someone feeding them grapes
Equal temp...I know-boring.:-)
this but with fuck loads of distortion.
Padouk is pronounced "PAH-duck."