Pennsylvania Clavichord
ca. 1780 The clavichord produces sound when a thin metal blade, or tangent, hits the string. This instrument is most likely a product of the
Museum Collection
Pleyel et Cie “Pianino” Upright Piano
1839 Established in 1807, the French firm Pleyel produced instruments favored by many pianists, including Chopin. Around 1811, Pleyel began producing small upright pianos, called
Pringle English Bentside Spinet
1765 The spinet is a small version of the harpsichord, particularly popular in Italy and England. It was named “bentside” because of its shape: triangular,
Pure Tone Bass Tuba
Engraved: “Minneapolis”3 piston (3-2-1) (1 missing button)Engraved: “Superieur” on lead pipeTarnished silver; dented bellEb
Reproduction: 1824 Graf Fortepiano
1994 Range: 6-1/2 octaves (CC to f4)Case of walnut4 pedals (incl bassoon)Cow bone key topsBiedermeier legs
Reproduction: John Challis, American Double Manuel Harpsichord
1960 The original, 14-19th century harpsichords were primarily constructed of wood. This unique, modern version, with its aluminum frame and brass bridges, produces a brighter
Reproduction: Pianoforte after B. Cristofori, 1726- David Sutherland, 1997
The pianoforte—meaning “soft-loud”—enables the performer to express gradual variations in volume. Critosfori’s design contained all the basic mechanical components of a modern piano action including:
Rotary Valve Trumpet in Bb
This instrument was built in Dresdon, Germany sometime after World War I (1918), and has two unique features. The valves are rotary valves, which rotate
Schulze Pollman Upright Piano
2000 This upright piano was built by the German-Italian Schulze Pollman company. Its strings and main frame sit vertically, making them more compact. The current
Seeburg Nickelodeon
ca. 1921 The J.P. Seeburg Piano Company of Chicago was one of the two largest makers of coin-operated and player pianos in the U.S. from
Steinway & Sons Grand Piano, Model B- Hamburg
ca. 1975 A Steinway with a Story- Barry Kempton, Artistic & Executive DirectorThe piano, a 7-foot Steinway B grand piano built in Hamburg around 1980 is