Understanding Harpsichord Dynamics and Chords

The video tutorial discusses the intricacies of playing the harpsichord, focusing on ornamentation and personal favorite parts of the music. It highlights the challenges of demonstrating dynamics on the harpsichord due to its lack of key sensitivity, unlike the piano. The tutorial also explains the concept of 'illusion' in sound production and the role of the plectra in creating faint chords when keys are released.

What is the speaker's absolute favorite part of the piece?

• The ending

• The middle section

• The absolute favorite ornament

• The beginning

Why is it difficult to show dynamic changes on a harpsichord?

• Because it is too loud

• Because it has no dynamic sensitivity

• Because it is too quiet

• Because it has no strings

What does the speaker mean by 'everything you hear is an illusion'?

• The harpsichord is a digital instrument

• The dynamics are artificially created

• The music is played backwards

• The sound is not real

What happens when the speaker holds down a key for a long time?

• The plectra falls back on the string

• The note becomes louder

• The sound fades away

• The note changes pitch

What faint chord can be heard when a note is released on the harpsichord?

• A Dm chord

• A diminished chord

• A major chord

• A minor chord