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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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Musical Energy Recorder.
much benefit from it, since the perform- and enduring article is given in return for
ance of the classical works of a great piano- the most reasonable terms. This fact will
ERHAPS one of the most difficult and forte artist can be graphically impressed on make any business house an enviable repu-
elusive qualities to be acquired by the the recording roll, and can be afterward tation for fair dealing, and a public knowl-
musical student is the exactness of touch followed and studied from beginning to edge of it is better than all the advertising
for certain notes; in fact, the rapid change end, which may render it almost as valuable in the world. The proverb says that "Good
of force necessary is the root of the whole in musical tuition as the phonograph is wine needs no bush to proclaim it." The
system, and the student thinks himself found to be in the teaching of language, same holds good in respect to pianos. The
" Fischer" Piano has long held its own in
lucky if in a dozen years he can attain this accent and enunciation.
the artistic world. There is in it a name-
evenness that is positively necessary to
less something, so to speak, that individu-
harmony. A device for the assistance of
Haines Bros.
alizes it to the artistic perceptions and tem-
the learner, which accurately records the
perament, so that its reputation has of late
amount of pressure or tension exerted by
M. P. HAINES reports a satisfactory years grown tenfold. Musical people ac-
the fingers, has been constructed in France.
business during the past week, and cord it the highest praise. A large volume
It consists of a rubber tube placed under
the
general
outlook highly encouraging. could not contain the artists' testimonials'
the key-beard, united at its extremities by
Fifteen
pianos
were sold on Monday last to in its favor. The "Fischer" Piano has
a registering drum, also of rubber. When
two
visiting
dealers.
Mr. T. Floyd-Jones achieved an enduring- reputation through
the notes of the piano are played, the pres-
is
meeting
with
good
success
on his Western its varied excellences of voice-sympathy so
sure on the tube causes a wave of air to be
trip,
and
some
valuable
new
connections appreciated by the singer, of tone respon-
sent through it into the drum, to which is
have
been
made.
siveness so admired by the player, tlrat re-
attached a pen that records its movement
sonance and carrying power combined.with
on a moving roll of paper. The wave
sweetness which so enchant the hearer.
makes the drum vibrate, and the motion is
" T H E Souvenir History of Derby and
communicated to the pen, which leaves Shelton, Conn.," recently issued, contains Rarest woods of the richest modulations
irregular marks on the paper. The board a lengthy and profusely illustrated article
on which the tube rests is regulated by on the Sterling Co.
means of wedges adjusted by a screw.
When raised, it almost reaches the notes of
the piano, and is then ready for registra-
The Fischer Reputation.
in these fin de siecle days by men who are
tion. The instrument is extremely sensi-
thoroughly conversant down to the minut-
tive, and the peaks seen on the recording
est details with that which they offer to
& C. FISCHER are running a series
prospective customers. A piano salesman
tape vary in height, according to the degree
will obtain much more satisfactory results
# of short but mighty effective '' essays "
of force with which the note is struck. In in the programs of the theatres of this city.
if he acquaints himself with the mystery of
the action and technical analysis of the
the case of an even stroke the peaks show The following, which appeared this week,
instrument. He can do this
like a long-drawn-out range of miniature is entitled, "Reputation," and merits re-
mountains of uniform height and shape; production :
a characterless, oblique stroke, on the con-
A business reputation that endures, and
trary, is shown on the paper as a series of
has endured from decade to decade for over
weak, irregular and jumbled markings.
half a century, is founded on a public con-
This instrument is liable to be of great
the best book ever written, and so pro-
fidence beyond any question. That con-
nounced by the highest experts, on the art
service as an educational agent. Even
fidence
is
established,
how
?
This
is
easily
of tuning and regulating. It thoroughly
artists of high attainments can derive
acquaints the reader with the grand, the
answered. The knowledge that a superior
upright, the square piano on a scientific
P
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Sales are Made
J
By Studying
"The Piano"
basis. It is illustrated with carefully
designed diagrams accurately numbering
and naming each part of the instrument.
It should be in every salesman's library.
Tuners, whether amateurs or experts,
recognize it as the standard work of their
craft. No "kit" is complete without it.
Cloth bound, over one hundred pages.
Sent post paid on receipt of one dollar.
The
Standard of
Excellence.
PIANOFORTES
. . UPRIGHTS AND GRANDS . .
rianufacturedby(5ilbemeC0tCr & ^VOCQCV
NEW
THE
Factory and Warerooms: SeCOIld kU.
YORK
Edward Lyman Bill
Marshall & Wendell
Piano
3 East 14th Street
New York
ALBANY
N. Y.
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED WITH RESPONSIBLE DEALERS
Publisher
LEHMAN'S IMPROVED AM. HARP
acknowledged by professionals most p-rfect,
cheapest and easiest learned of any instrument.
For particulars ask musicdealers or send stamp
for illus'ted Circulars and Testimonials to
Am. Harp Factory, Joliet, III.
Office and Sampleroom, Schiller Building, Chicago.
The Fame of Prescott
ITmnsposingKcyboard
Pianos,
2249 — 2261
WashingtonStreet,
r
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Boston*
Send for Catalogue.
Has become wide-spread. Dealers who
h a v e handled pianos bearing . . . .
ZTbe Iftame of
PRESCOTT
Have become enthusiastic in their
praise. Have not seen them, then
write to . . . .
The PrescoW Piano Go.
CONCORD, N. ft.
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