On 04/15/2017 08:30 AM, Tom Roach wrote:
> I recall reading, in a history of the instrument, that when the
> clavichord was developed, the rooms in which people gathered (especially
> in homes) were much smaller than then they are today.

And the people were smaller, too.

No, seriously, this is silly. The c'chord was primarily a practice and 
study instrument for professional musicians. And I can't imagine that 
the rooms were any smaller than what you get in an overpriced NY 
apartment nowadays.

best,
  Stuart



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