Music Trade Review
Issue: 1913 Vol. 56 N. 8 - Page 10
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
can be obtained with the least effort, and after our
investigation we are positive that we cannot in
Henry Behning, of Behning Piano Co., Says That After Thorough Test He Considers the Double justice to the product, our dealers and ourselves
Pneumatic Valve Best for Behning Instruments—Gives His Reasons Why the Behning do better than maintain the high standard of the
Player-Piano Should Not Contain Single Pneumatics—Contribution to Valve Discussion. instrument by continuing with the double pneu-
matic system. The mechanism is our exclusive
Although several piano manufacturers have taken more effort into the pedals, the hammer connected
product worked out, perfected and manufactured
up the manufacture of single pneumatic player
with the single system lacked that delicacy of touch
mechanisms and it has been rumored that future which is essential in order to reproduce music as
player-pianos will be equipped with this type of
it might be played by hand. This, of course, is
mechanism, Henry Behning, of the Behning Piano
due to the smaller proportions on which the mech-
Co., 133rd street and Alexander avenue, New York, anism must necessarily be constructed to meet the
stated this week that they will not make any change
requirements of the diaphragms and pneumatics on
in the construction of the Behning player-pianos
account of the small perforations in the paper.
"Another thing which was noticed is that if the
paper in the roll happens to be shrunk or swollen
and the perforations run off a bit the hammers at-
tached to a single valve will not play at all under
light or strong pressure, owing to the fact that
they will not operate under such a small remit-
tance of air.
"When the pumping was very light and pianis-
simo effects required, we discovered that the light-
est touch on the pedal would strrke a light delicate
blow on the double penumatic system, whereas the
hammer attached to the single pneumatic would
not strike the string at all, but only move slightly
forward. This in itself is conclusive that for deli-
cate music the single pneumatic would not do in
the Behning player, which has been noted for its
responsiveness and delicate touch besides its ease
of operation.
"On the other hand, when a crash is desired or
loud music at great speed, then again the double
pneumatic asserts itself with its great power under
easy control. No matter how hard the pumping
may be, the power of the single pneumatic is weak
compared to that of the double, and at high speed
the notes are more defined in the latter system.
Sectional View of the Behning Player-Piano
"There is another feature of the single pneumatic
in Which Double Pneumatic Valves
Henry Behning.
system which I think few dealers have considered
Are Used.
along these lines. "I do not consider," he said, but which is dangerous to the degree that single
in its entirety in our own factory, and can be found
"that the single pneumatic mechanism is practical [pneumatic players may give them considerably
in none other than the Behning player-piano. Deal-
in our instruments. It may do as a com- more trouble than those constructed with the dou-
ers who have handled them realize their value as
mercial product, but where fine results and deli- ble pneumatic system. The single system requires
cate rendition are required it is not feasible. I much closer adjustments than the other. Conse- a business-building proposition. They know that
when they sell a Behning player they can give it
base my conclusions on recent tests which have quently, there is less room for expansion and con-
an unlimited guarantee. Its reputation as an in-
been made in our own factory. A very delicate traction which is bound to take place, no matter
strument of artistic merit has been built up
and accurately constructed single pneumatic valve how well the instrument may be constructed. With
through the use of the double pneumatic mechan-
was placed alongside a double pneumatic valve op- the expansion of the wood in such closely adjusted
ism and with it it will be maintained."
erating hammers side by side. They were con- parts, it would mean that the player would be out
nected with the same set of bellows and every of commission certain seasons of the year and
A VISITOR FROM BALTIMORE.
conceivable test we could think of was resorted to. cause much dissatisfaction, and should the adjust-
"In the first place, we noticed that in order to ments contract there would be great danger of
Charles H. Spencer, president of the Spencer
get the same power with the single as with the leakage and further trouble.
Piano Co., Baltimore, Md., was a visitor last week
double valve it required much more effort on the
"The Behning player-piano has always been re-
at the warerooms of James & Holmstrom, 23 East
part of the operator. Consequently, by putting garded one on which the greatest artistic results
Fourteenth street, New York.
TO CONTINUE USE OF DOUBLE PNEUMATIC VALVES.
ANGELUS
PIANO-PL A YER
PIANO
Introduced in 189S and constantly im-
proved and developed to ita present point
• f superiority.
An excellent upright piano with an
Angelu* incorporated in it, making one
complete and compact instrument.
THE MELODANT a n d THE PHRASING LEVER
are patented expression devices found only on the Angelas.
struments are the results of years of experience and success.
The Wilcox At White
Emtmbllmhmd 187 B
The Angelas In-
Company
MERIDEN, CONN.
HED7LLE
CIARITS,
Player Piano
Established Retail Price
Consistent with Quality
to
Melville Clark Piano Company
FINE ARTS BUILDING
CHICAGO
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
can be obtained with the least effort, and after our
investigation we are positive that we cannot in
Henry Behning, of Behning Piano Co., Says That After Thorough Test He Considers the Double justice to the product, our dealers and ourselves
Pneumatic Valve Best for Behning Instruments—Gives His Reasons Why the Behning do better than maintain the high standard of the
Player-Piano Should Not Contain Single Pneumatics—Contribution to Valve Discussion. instrument by continuing with the double pneu-
matic system. The mechanism is our exclusive
Although several piano manufacturers have taken more effort into the pedals, the hammer connected
product worked out, perfected and manufactured
up the manufacture of single pneumatic player
with the single system lacked that delicacy of touch
mechanisms and it has been rumored that future which is essential in order to reproduce music as
player-pianos will be equipped with this type of
it might be played by hand. This, of course, is
mechanism, Henry Behning, of the Behning Piano
due to the smaller proportions on which the mech-
Co., 133rd street and Alexander avenue, New York, anism must necessarily be constructed to meet the
stated this week that they will not make any change
requirements of the diaphragms and pneumatics on
in the construction of the Behning player-pianos
account of the small perforations in the paper.
"Another thing which was noticed is that if the
paper in the roll happens to be shrunk or swollen
and the perforations run off a bit the hammers at-
tached to a single valve will not play at all under
light or strong pressure, owing to the fact that
they will not operate under such a small remit-
tance of air.
"When the pumping was very light and pianis-
simo effects required, we discovered that the light-
est touch on the pedal would strrke a light delicate
blow on the double penumatic system, whereas the
hammer attached to the single pneumatic would
not strike the string at all, but only move slightly
forward. This in itself is conclusive that for deli-
cate music the single pneumatic would not do in
the Behning player, which has been noted for its
responsiveness and delicate touch besides its ease
of operation.
"On the other hand, when a crash is desired or
loud music at great speed, then again the double
pneumatic asserts itself with its great power under
easy control. No matter how hard the pumping
may be, the power of the single pneumatic is weak
compared to that of the double, and at high speed
the notes are more defined in the latter system.
Sectional View of the Behning Player-Piano
"There is another feature of the single pneumatic
in Which Double Pneumatic Valves
Henry Behning.
system which I think few dealers have considered
Are Used.
along these lines. "I do not consider," he said, but which is dangerous to the degree that single
in its entirety in our own factory, and can be found
"that the single pneumatic mechanism is practical [pneumatic players may give them considerably
in none other than the Behning player-piano. Deal-
in our instruments. It may do as a com- more trouble than those constructed with the dou-
ers who have handled them realize their value as
mercial product, but where fine results and deli- ble pneumatic system. The single system requires
cate rendition are required it is not feasible. I much closer adjustments than the other. Conse- a business-building proposition. They know that
when they sell a Behning player they can give it
base my conclusions on recent tests which have quently, there is less room for expansion and con-
an unlimited guarantee. Its reputation as an in-
been made in our own factory. A very delicate traction which is bound to take place, no matter
strument of artistic merit has been built up
and accurately constructed single pneumatic valve how well the instrument may be constructed. With
through the use of the double pneumatic mechan-
was placed alongside a double pneumatic valve op- the expansion of the wood in such closely adjusted
ism and with it it will be maintained."
erating hammers side by side. They were con- parts, it would mean that the player would be out
nected with the same set of bellows and every of commission certain seasons of the year and
A VISITOR FROM BALTIMORE.
conceivable test we could think of was resorted to. cause much dissatisfaction, and should the adjust-
"In the first place, we noticed that in order to ments contract there would be great danger of
Charles H. Spencer, president of the Spencer
get the same power with the single as with the leakage and further trouble.
Piano Co., Baltimore, Md., was a visitor last week
double valve it required much more effort on the
"The Behning player-piano has always been re-
at the warerooms of James & Holmstrom, 23 East
part of the operator. Consequently, by putting garded one on which the greatest artistic results
Fourteenth street, New York.
TO CONTINUE USE OF DOUBLE PNEUMATIC VALVES.
ANGELUS
PIANO-PL A YER
PIANO
Introduced in 189S and constantly im-
proved and developed to ita present point
• f superiority.
An excellent upright piano with an
Angelu* incorporated in it, making one
complete and compact instrument.
THE MELODANT a n d THE PHRASING LEVER
are patented expression devices found only on the Angelas.
struments are the results of years of experience and success.
The Wilcox At White
Emtmbllmhmd 187 B
The Angelas In-
Company
MERIDEN, CONN.
HED7LLE
CIARITS,
Player Piano
Established Retail Price
Consistent with Quality
to
Melville Clark Piano Company
FINE ARTS BUILDING
CHICAGO
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