Due to the different eras between the harpsichord and the piano, a significant difference in their design, function and role is presented. To understand how each instrument developed, it is necessary to first provide an analysis of each era. The harpsichord was first introduced around the 14th century. The precise origins of the harpsichord are unknown, but the first reference to the harpsichord was made in Burgundy in 1450. The Baroque era is highly recognized for its flamboyant, exaggerated, and grandiose presentation. Music represented these elements through the use of ornamentation, which diminished with the onset of the classical era. Music also focused on a more expressive, rather than perfected, method. The Forte Piano was introduced in 1720 by Bartolomeo Christofori. It slowly became more popular and eventually took precedence over the harpsichord. The Classical era, however, had a more simplistic, rather than complex, design, as well as brighter contrasts between colors. It was also a period in which music began to flourish, as orchestras increased in their capacity and pieces became more expressive in their use of dynamics. Over a long period of time, the piano developed into what we commonly see today. Through improvements in producing dynamics and the development of pedals, it has become a popular instrument used for a variety of genres beyond classical music, such as jazz and contemporary. Numerous models are available, such as the grand piano, from which the harpsichord and fortepiano originated, as well as the upright piano. One of the most fascinating features of some harpsichords is the use of illustrations displayed on the instrument. Because of the bloom... in the center of the paper... the strings, the piano hammers strike the strings, which allows it to produce a softer, rather than nasal, sound. The size of the hammer varies from bass to treble to produce the range of tones available on a piano along with the size of the strings. The harpsichord has different sized strings, but generally uses sockets of the same size. When playing baroque pieces on the piano, I generally discard the use of pedals, as no keyboard instrument in the Baroque era had pedals. Ornaments are a necessity because of the popularity and expression you can get from them. A limited dynamic range is also essential, due to the terraced dynamics of the harpsichord. Improvised parts for continuo songs are also an effective way to embellish songs. In general, the way you practice performance on the harpsichord is similar to that on the piano when performing baroque music.