Music Trade Review
Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 23 - Page 17
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
cesses formed in the frame, and said rod
provided with means at one end whereby
to regulate its adjustment.
EVERY application for the patent of a
machine or an improvement of a machine
must explain the principle of its operation
and the best method, according to the in-
ventor's knowledge, of operating it, and
must also state what portion of the device
or improvement the inventor claims as his
own.
Musical Instrument. Chas. Clements-
Kropp, of Newark, N. J.
Patent No.
572,550, dated Dec. 8th, 1896.
The objects of this invention are to make
the exposed portions of a pedal and a
manual keyboard and the touch-surface of
each key thereon more practical and con-
venient for the player and more suitable
for the natural construction of the thumbs
and fingers of the hands and for the heels
and toes of the feet; to provide a suitable
always fitting pressure-spot directly below
the tips or ends of the thumbs and the
naturally extended fingers of either an
adult or a child; to admit of more free
and independent fingering of difficult pas-
sages, turns, etc., and to facilitate the exe-
cution of technical and the understanding
of theoretical music, and to secure other
advantages and results some of which is
referred to in connection with the des-
cription of the working parts.
The invention consists in the improved
pedal and manual parts of the keys of the
keyboards of a reed or a pipe organ, a
piano, or a similar musical instrument, and
in the arrangement and combination of
parts.
Piano. William A Byrne, of Boston,
Mass., assignor to Wm. Knabe. Patent
No. 571,106.
This invention relates to an improve-
ment in pianos, and more particularly to
grand pianos, the object of the invention
being to provide simple and efficient means
whereby to facilitate repairing of the dam-
pers.
A further object is to provide an inex-
pensive device whereby the damper actions
in a piano can be so manipulated that easy
access can be had to any single damper-
wire without disturbing the others when it
is desired to replace or repair the same.
With these objects in view the invention
consists in the combination, with the
dampers of a piano, of an adjustable device
constructed and adapted to permit any of
the dampers to be moved above the others,
whereby to afford access thereto for the
purpose of repairing.
The invention further consists in the
combination, with the dampers of a piano
and their levers, of a vertically-adjustable
bar disposed over said levers.
The invention further consists in an ad-
justable rod connected to the piano frame
by means of links adapted to move in re
OLIVER DITSON CO., BOSTON.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
It Was Only a Strain of Music, O. L. Carter
Song of Spring,
Ch. Gounod
Repentance,
Ch. Gounod
Remembrance of the Ball,
Ch. Gounod
If We Should Never Meet,
Fred. Arundel
Love He, Dear,
Louis Lombard
Good Night, Marie,
Bartlett and Vannah
For Love's Dear Sake,
Lilly Purrington
Love's Avail,
Cuthbert Clark
and music to commend it.
In E flat,
suitable for medium voice.
6. A dainty vocal trifle in three-fourth
tempo. An unpretentious but exceedingly
skillful arrangement of a simple but attrac-
tive melody. Key of D.
7. The well-known American compo-
sers, Kate Vannah and Elenore C. Bartlett,
have collaborated in writing melodious ard
sympathetic music to dainty verse, adapted
from the Hungarian by Duncan Campbell
Scott. The melody and arrangement show
vigor and originality. A good number for
either mezzo-soprano or tenor.
8. Another ballad which gives evidence
of the foremost place the women of this
country occupy in the world of music. The
melody as well as the words, which are by
the composer, are decidedly above the aver-
age, both as to conception and treatment.
Well suited for parloi or concert.
9. A waltz song which especially claims
the consideration of vocalists because it is
a good one. The music is pleasing, the
verse by the composer excellent, and
the arrangement especially commendable.
This song was specially composed for and
sung by Miss Elsa Joel.
1. A high class song modeled on the
lines of Sullivan's "Lost Chord." The
melody is pretty, and the arrangement ad-
mirable. It is published for mezzo-soprano
or tenor in F, and for contralto or baritone
in D. The words by the composer are very
meritorious and the song is one which
Latest ^Eolian Brochure.
should find a place in the repertoire of good
HE superb /F.olian brochure recently
singers.
distributed by the /Eolian Co., this
2. One of Gounod's posthumous compo-
sitions. It is needless to say that this city, to which extended reference has been
beautiful song will command a host of ad- made in these columns, is creating consid-
mirers. It is published in F for contralto. erable stir in trade circles. From a purely
The words are by Jules Barbier. There artistic standpoint it is almost beyond
is also an English version by M. J. Barnett. criticism, literary and typographical excel-
3. Another of the master's works of a lence being perfect.
religious character, containing a very
spiritual and touching sentiment. For
A NKW store has been opened at 603 Main
high voice in C minor and major, and for street, Houston, Tex., by C. Janke & Co.
low voice in G major and minor. The He will handle a full line of pianos, organs
verse is in Latin, French and English; and small goods.
there is also a violin or 'cello obligate This
is truly a vocal gem.
The Trade Dir.eetory, which is a feature
4. A posthumous air de ballet which of The Review each month, is complete. In
has been carefully arranged for voice by it appears the names and addresses of all
G. Vaillant. It forms a dignified ballad firms engaged in the manufacture of musical
for alto or baritone. The words are in instruments and the allied trades. I he Re-
view now is sent to the United States Con-
French and English. The latter transla- sulates throughout the world, and is on file
tion is by M. J. Barnett.
in the reading rooms of the principal hotels
5. A really excellent ballad with verse in America.
T
THE KING OF HARPS"
The Apollo Harp
The latest improvements in these
instruments place them clearly in
the lead. Dealers should investi-
gate their merits. The wonderful
transposing keyboard enables the
performer to pla3^ in all keys. .:.
. A discord impossible. .:. .:. .:.
...
MANUFACTURED
BY
...
FLAGG MANUFACTURING CO.
110 Lincoln Street, Boston, Mass.
New York Office and Salesrooms, 419 Broadway,
FRANK SCR1BNLR
Manager
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
cesses formed in the frame, and said rod
provided with means at one end whereby
to regulate its adjustment.
EVERY application for the patent of a
machine or an improvement of a machine
must explain the principle of its operation
and the best method, according to the in-
ventor's knowledge, of operating it, and
must also state what portion of the device
or improvement the inventor claims as his
own.
Musical Instrument. Chas. Clements-
Kropp, of Newark, N. J.
Patent No.
572,550, dated Dec. 8th, 1896.
The objects of this invention are to make
the exposed portions of a pedal and a
manual keyboard and the touch-surface of
each key thereon more practical and con-
venient for the player and more suitable
for the natural construction of the thumbs
and fingers of the hands and for the heels
and toes of the feet; to provide a suitable
always fitting pressure-spot directly below
the tips or ends of the thumbs and the
naturally extended fingers of either an
adult or a child; to admit of more free
and independent fingering of difficult pas-
sages, turns, etc., and to facilitate the exe-
cution of technical and the understanding
of theoretical music, and to secure other
advantages and results some of which is
referred to in connection with the des-
cription of the working parts.
The invention consists in the improved
pedal and manual parts of the keys of the
keyboards of a reed or a pipe organ, a
piano, or a similar musical instrument, and
in the arrangement and combination of
parts.
Piano. William A Byrne, of Boston,
Mass., assignor to Wm. Knabe. Patent
No. 571,106.
This invention relates to an improve-
ment in pianos, and more particularly to
grand pianos, the object of the invention
being to provide simple and efficient means
whereby to facilitate repairing of the dam-
pers.
A further object is to provide an inex-
pensive device whereby the damper actions
in a piano can be so manipulated that easy
access can be had to any single damper-
wire without disturbing the others when it
is desired to replace or repair the same.
With these objects in view the invention
consists in the combination, with the
dampers of a piano, of an adjustable device
constructed and adapted to permit any of
the dampers to be moved above the others,
whereby to afford access thereto for the
purpose of repairing.
The invention further consists in the
combination, with the dampers of a piano
and their levers, of a vertically-adjustable
bar disposed over said levers.
The invention further consists in an ad-
justable rod connected to the piano frame
by means of links adapted to move in re
OLIVER DITSON CO., BOSTON.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
It Was Only a Strain of Music, O. L. Carter
Song of Spring,
Ch. Gounod
Repentance,
Ch. Gounod
Remembrance of the Ball,
Ch. Gounod
If We Should Never Meet,
Fred. Arundel
Love He, Dear,
Louis Lombard
Good Night, Marie,
Bartlett and Vannah
For Love's Dear Sake,
Lilly Purrington
Love's Avail,
Cuthbert Clark
and music to commend it.
In E flat,
suitable for medium voice.
6. A dainty vocal trifle in three-fourth
tempo. An unpretentious but exceedingly
skillful arrangement of a simple but attrac-
tive melody. Key of D.
7. The well-known American compo-
sers, Kate Vannah and Elenore C. Bartlett,
have collaborated in writing melodious ard
sympathetic music to dainty verse, adapted
from the Hungarian by Duncan Campbell
Scott. The melody and arrangement show
vigor and originality. A good number for
either mezzo-soprano or tenor.
8. Another ballad which gives evidence
of the foremost place the women of this
country occupy in the world of music. The
melody as well as the words, which are by
the composer, are decidedly above the aver-
age, both as to conception and treatment.
Well suited for parloi or concert.
9. A waltz song which especially claims
the consideration of vocalists because it is
a good one. The music is pleasing, the
verse by the composer excellent, and
the arrangement especially commendable.
This song was specially composed for and
sung by Miss Elsa Joel.
1. A high class song modeled on the
lines of Sullivan's "Lost Chord." The
melody is pretty, and the arrangement ad-
mirable. It is published for mezzo-soprano
or tenor in F, and for contralto or baritone
in D. The words by the composer are very
meritorious and the song is one which
Latest ^Eolian Brochure.
should find a place in the repertoire of good
HE superb /F.olian brochure recently
singers.
distributed by the /Eolian Co., this
2. One of Gounod's posthumous compo-
sitions. It is needless to say that this city, to which extended reference has been
beautiful song will command a host of ad- made in these columns, is creating consid-
mirers. It is published in F for contralto. erable stir in trade circles. From a purely
The words are by Jules Barbier. There artistic standpoint it is almost beyond
is also an English version by M. J. Barnett. criticism, literary and typographical excel-
3. Another of the master's works of a lence being perfect.
religious character, containing a very
spiritual and touching sentiment. For
A NKW store has been opened at 603 Main
high voice in C minor and major, and for street, Houston, Tex., by C. Janke & Co.
low voice in G major and minor. The He will handle a full line of pianos, organs
verse is in Latin, French and English; and small goods.
there is also a violin or 'cello obligate This
is truly a vocal gem.
The Trade Dir.eetory, which is a feature
4. A posthumous air de ballet which of The Review each month, is complete. In
has been carefully arranged for voice by it appears the names and addresses of all
G. Vaillant. It forms a dignified ballad firms engaged in the manufacture of musical
for alto or baritone. The words are in instruments and the allied trades. I he Re-
view now is sent to the United States Con-
French and English. The latter transla- sulates throughout the world, and is on file
tion is by M. J. Barnett.
in the reading rooms of the principal hotels
5. A really excellent ballad with verse in America.
T
THE KING OF HARPS"
The Apollo Harp
The latest improvements in these
instruments place them clearly in
the lead. Dealers should investi-
gate their merits. The wonderful
transposing keyboard enables the
performer to pla3^ in all keys. .:.
. A discord impossible. .:. .:. .:.
...
MANUFACTURED
BY
...
FLAGG MANUFACTURING CO.
110 Lincoln Street, Boston, Mass.
New York Office and Salesrooms, 419 Broadway,
FRANK SCR1BNLR
Manager
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