Online Harpsichord

The harpsichord is a relative of the modern day piano. Whereas the piano makes a sound by striking a hammer against a string, the harpsichord plucks the string, which gives it a distinctive twangy timbre.

Perhaps one of the most popular modern songs that features the harpsichord is “Golden Brown” by the English band The Stranglers which features the instrument prominently throughout.

The harpsichord is the instrument used in the introduction of the Addams family theme tune - see if you can play the famous riff from that tune using our interactive harpsichord.