Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Meet Piano's "Cousin," Virginal

William Byrd (1543-1623) is regarded as the father of all keyboard music. Byrd wrote more than 140 pieces for the virginal….
Did you know that keyboard instruments are divided into two main groups? There are keyboard instruments with strings plucked by quills and keyboard instruments with strings struck by hammers. Do you know which one is a virginal and which one a piano? Be sure to mention the answer at your next lesson and receive an entry in the Student of the Month drawing!

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