A bit puzzled by what Claudio wrote ...

'If we go to CPE's first "pianiss.", on page 8 of the 1744 ed., as well a the same direction on p. 10, the direction applies to a left hand accompaniment in quavers, and we can achieve the effect by just playing it staccato.'

What are the harpsichord-specific historical sources for realising a softer dynamic by playing shorter ?

Best, Aapo

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