Harpsichordist

A harpsichordist is a musician who specializes in playing the harpsichord, a keyboard instrument popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Unlike the modern piano, the harpsichord produces sound by plucking strings with small quill or plastic plectra when keys are pressed. This creates a distinctive, bright, and plucky tone. Harpsichordists interpret and perform music written for this instrument, often during early music ensembles or historical performances, bringing past musical styles to life with skill and understanding of baroque performance practices.