Playing the Harpsichord Expressively: A Practical and Historical Guide Book

Sect. I	Techniques	1
Lesson I	Basic technique	1
Lesson II	Articulation	6
Lesson III	Advanced exercises in expressive articulation	10
Lesson IV	Resolving dissonance	15
Lesson V	Two-part textures	16
Lesson VI	Multivoiced textures	21
Lesson VII	Polyphonic music	22
Lesson VIII	Homophony (playing chords)	26
Lesson IX	Accompaniment figures	31
Lesson X	Playing ornaments	34
Lesson XI	Registration	37
Lesson XII	Special techniques	44
Lesson XIII	Fingering	48
Sect. II	Playing in style	51
Lesson I	Rhythm	51
Lesson II	Style brise and style luthee	64
Lesson III	Dance movements	67
Lesson IV	Ornaments	68
Lesson V	Free embellishment and improvisation	77
Lesson VI	Character and dedicatory pieces	81
Lesson VII	Conclusion - national styles	82
App. I	Ornaments : a quick reference guide	85
App. II	Summary of harpsichord terminology	97
App. III	Contemporary harpsichord music	99