in the meantime both pianos and harpsichords were being made and used. After the death of Ferdinando in 1713, Cristofori built pianos and harpsichords for customers outside the court. These ...

Listen to this effect in J.S. Bach's 'Badinerie' from Suite No. 2. The harpsichord made a short, staccato sound as the strings were plucked inside the instrument. If a Baroque composer wanted a ...