Go to the small links at the top that will lead to information on harmonium performers and composers, and an interesting illustrated online manual on how to build your own harmonium. Harpsichord Owners' Manual The Web master of this site is a maker who sells custom-made instruments. He also provides information on how to maintain and take care of the harpsichord, with detailed advice on how to replace parts, such as the plectrum. The Piano Technicians' Guild maintains this page as a kind of public service. Not only does the page offer information on piano care and servicing, there are also helpful illustrations.
Surfers can click on the hyperlinks for more detailed information in the technical bulletins.
These bulletins offer advice on other piano topics like rebuilding, pitch raising, and voicing. The maker offers a detailed and captioned photo-essay showing the construction of a harpsichord from start to end. There is an essay on the French and Flemish styles of soundboard painting, and you can hear MPEG samples of the instruments available. Before you buy a piano, the advice on this page might be very useful. It discusses things to think about when buying old pianos, reconditioned pianos, and electronic keyboards.