Harpsichord plectra will eventually break, and they tend to do so in the most inopportune moments. Hence, learning how to replace broken plectra is an essential skill for every harpsichord owner and player. What's more, there seem to be few videos detailing how to use bird's quill for voicing, which is why I thought it sensible to share my personal method of cutting and voicing harpsichord plectra using bird's quill.

YouTube did not allow me to put a link into the video, so this will have to suffice. Information on oiling: http://www.denzilwraight.com/quillper...

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