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Subject: the child Ludwig clavier Dominique wrote on 05.01.2009: I would like yo know, if it is possible, what clavier-instrument was in the Beethoven house when the child Ludwig began touch the "piano". A harpsichord ? A piano-forte ? Thanks for an answer, and excuse my language... I'm french...   Reply: the child Ludwig clavier Thomas Blumann, Beethoven Haus replied on 09.01.2009: Dear Dominique, It is not known what kind of clavier-instrument it was. It could be a virginal, because by that time a piano-forte or harpsichord would have probably been too expensive for the Beethoven household.   Reply: the child Ludwig clavier Dominique replied on 03.02.2009: Thanks a lot for your answer   All fields are mandatory. Your Reply  Your name  Your email adress  Code: