Kottick presents technical information in an accessible; but entertaining; way: the forms and styles of harpsichords; advice on purchasing decisions; maintenance techniques (such as voicing; regulating; and changing strings; tongues; plectra; springs; and dampers); aids in troubleshooting common problems; and detailed instructions on tuning and temperament. As builder of some thirty keyboard instruments; Kottick is well qualified to speak on the subject.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not for raw beginners; but very good for the intermediate and aboveBy Victoria C LeoJumps a bit more quickly into the details than my level of skill can support so I have to save this one until I have the basics more "pat." Still I really love the lifelike poses that I will be able to do; and I am very glad I bought it. Ive completed 4 halfway-maybe versions and need only wait for some more basics training to have good animal portraits for my walls.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Book.By twinnhaloI love to draw and I love anything written and drawn by this wonderful artist. Lee Hammonds books are great for beginners as well as the polished artist. Her instructions and techniques are easy to understand and follow. Although I am a great artist; I like to use her books to help me bring out the best work of art that I can create. I want to be just like her when I grow up.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LEE HAMMOND PRODUCTS ARE WONDERFULBy Mountain Girl 723While a YOUNG beginning drawer may find Lee Hammonds teaching books a little too advanced; my daughter is 11 years old and was able to immediately start creating amazing animal drawings by following the instructions in this book. Animals; I think; are difficult to draw; but this book walks you right through it. We have other drawing (instructional) books but my daughter only picks up the ones we have by Lee Hammond. A true testament to the quality of the instructions in the book.