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Written by Joan Benson, one of the champions of clavichord performance in the 20th century, Clavichord for Beginners is an exceptional method book for both practitioners and enthusiasts. In addition to detailing the historical origins of the instrument and the evolution of keyboard technique, the book describes the proper method for practicing fingering and articulation and emphasizes the importance of touch and sensitivity at the keyboard.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page, Copyright Page, Dedication
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. vii-x
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  1. Preface and Acknowledgments
  2. pp. xi-xiv
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  1. 1. Clavichord for All Keyboardists
  2. pp. 1-7
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  1. 2. PREPARING TO PLAY
  2. pp. 8-12
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  1. 3. Clavichord Lessons, Series I
  2. pp. 13-30
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  1. 4. Clavichord Lessons, Series II
  2. pp. 31-46
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  1. 5. Preparing for Pieces
  2. pp. 47-57
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  1. 6. Eleven Easy Pieces
  2. pp. 58-67
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  1. 7. Exploring the Past: Fifteenth through Seventeenth Centuries
  2. pp. 68-82
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  1. 8. Exploring Eighteenth-Century Germany
  2. pp. 83-102
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  1. 9. Exploring the Present and Future
  2. pp. 103-106
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  1. Appendix: Biographical Details
  2. pp. 107-110
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  1. Notes
  2. pp. 111-114
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  1. Selected Bibliography
  2. pp. 115-120
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  1. Extended Bibliography
  2. pp. 121-124
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  1. CD and DVD Contents, About the Author
  2. pp. 125-127
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