Music Trade Review
Issue: 1921 Vol. 73 N. 27 - Page 6
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
SAL-LY AND I-RENEANDMA
DECEMBER 31, 1921
J. U J J N ^ J l J j
RY,
FAIR-EST OF GIRLS EV - ER SEEN.——
Vwme
A SWEET WALTZ SONG ABOUT 3 SWEET GIRLS
A PUYER CONCERTO
( Continued from page 5)
academic composer gasp, but it is a true fugue
nevertheless, worked out with surpassing mas-
tery. It leads into a repetition of the main theme
of the movement, whereafter the work speeds to
its impetuous conclusion through scintillating
Fig. f
scale passages in extended intervals ending on
the tonic high up in the treble.
This is a notable work. It cannot be passed
over in silence. For a man to devote himself
to research in connection with the artistic side
Fig- g
of the player-piano, without hope of reward, is
much; to apply so great stores of learning and
fancy to such great effect is much more.
And if one should ask what is the chief char-
acteristic of this solo concerto the answer is,
its extraordinary rhythmic richness and its
A. B. CHASE DEALER HELPS
A SIMPLIFIED PUYER ACTION
Series of Appealing Newspaper Advertisements
Featuring Reproducing Piano Is Prepared
for Distribution Among Dealers
Pratt, Read Player Action Co. Secures Rights
to New Patent
The A. B. Chase Piano Co., in line with its
efforts for the promotion of its reproducing
piano, is assisting dealers in
placing this instrument be-
fore the public by preparing
a series of reproducing piano
advertisements which A. B.
Chase dealers may use.
These advertisements are
extremely well prepared and
exert a strong appeal in favor of the reproduc-
ing piano which should prove of distinct value
to dealers. Several of the advertisements em-
phasize the value of the reproducing piano in
bringing into the home faithful reproductions
of the playing of the world's
greatest pianists.
Another dealer help which
the A. B. Chase Piano Co. has
prepared consists of a num-
ber of newspaper advertise-
ments featuring the A. B
Chase grand and upright
pianos. The advertising mats
are distributed to dealers upon
request, and those dealers who have been using
these mats are enthusiastic over the results they
have already produced.
Fisher, Chester, Conn., was recently granted
patent No. 1,384,993 for a player-piano, which
lie has assigned to the Pratt, Read Player Action
Co., Deep River, Conn.
This invention has particular reference to pneu-
matically actuated pianos of the upright type,
wherein a so-called "upper action" or chest with
its appurtenant valve mechanism and pneumatics
for operating the respective units of the piano
action proper extends across the front of the
piano in the case thereof above the keyboard and
in front of the piano action, each unit of the
player action being properly connected with, and
adapted to operate, the corresponding unit of the
piano action. Each piano action unit ordinarily
comprises a hammer for striking the string; a
pivoted wippen or jack beam, and a hammer
jack mounted on the wippen in the customary
manner, the wippen being operated to actuate
the hammer by a connection with the corre-
sponding player action unit for pneumatic play-
ing, and said wippen being connected with the
corresponding key for playing by hand.
One of the primary objects of the invention is
the provision of an improved and simplified
player action of the type set forth, which has the
advantages of compactness, efficiency of opera-
tion, ready accessibility for inspection and re-
pairs, and low cost.
WASHINGTON, D. C. December 26.—Stanley L.
WHITHAM GETS_BEHNING AGENCY
LAWRENCE, MASS., December 27.—James A. Whit-
tit
Fig. h
wealth of new harmonic and accentual rhythmic
and plastic original player-piano devices. Its
sweep and scope cannot possibly be indicated in
words. It is an epic, and epics must be heard.
ham, who formerly conducted a school of music
in this city, and later was in the piano busi-
ness in New York City, has been appointed local
representative of the Behniug Piano Co., with
offices at Broadway and Lawrence street. Mr.
Whitham's wide experience in the piano busi-
ness and his popularity in this section augur
well for his success in his new connection.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT LOOP STORE
BOLIVAR, N. Y., December 27.—A modern music
department has been opened by F. A. Loop in
his furniture store here. Pianos, player-pianos,
Victrolas and records, sheet music and music
rolls are handled. Mr. Loop's extensive plans
include the enlargement of the music department
from time to time, with the idea in view of mak-
ing it the largest in this part of the State.
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ASK TO HEAR IT!
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
SAL-LY AND I-RENEANDMA
DECEMBER 31, 1921
J. U J J N ^ J l J j
RY,
FAIR-EST OF GIRLS EV - ER SEEN.——
Vwme
A SWEET WALTZ SONG ABOUT 3 SWEET GIRLS
A PUYER CONCERTO
( Continued from page 5)
academic composer gasp, but it is a true fugue
nevertheless, worked out with surpassing mas-
tery. It leads into a repetition of the main theme
of the movement, whereafter the work speeds to
its impetuous conclusion through scintillating
Fig. f
scale passages in extended intervals ending on
the tonic high up in the treble.
This is a notable work. It cannot be passed
over in silence. For a man to devote himself
to research in connection with the artistic side
Fig- g
of the player-piano, without hope of reward, is
much; to apply so great stores of learning and
fancy to such great effect is much more.
And if one should ask what is the chief char-
acteristic of this solo concerto the answer is,
its extraordinary rhythmic richness and its
A. B. CHASE DEALER HELPS
A SIMPLIFIED PUYER ACTION
Series of Appealing Newspaper Advertisements
Featuring Reproducing Piano Is Prepared
for Distribution Among Dealers
Pratt, Read Player Action Co. Secures Rights
to New Patent
The A. B. Chase Piano Co., in line with its
efforts for the promotion of its reproducing
piano, is assisting dealers in
placing this instrument be-
fore the public by preparing
a series of reproducing piano
advertisements which A. B.
Chase dealers may use.
These advertisements are
extremely well prepared and
exert a strong appeal in favor of the reproduc-
ing piano which should prove of distinct value
to dealers. Several of the advertisements em-
phasize the value of the reproducing piano in
bringing into the home faithful reproductions
of the playing of the world's
greatest pianists.
Another dealer help which
the A. B. Chase Piano Co. has
prepared consists of a num-
ber of newspaper advertise-
ments featuring the A. B
Chase grand and upright
pianos. The advertising mats
are distributed to dealers upon
request, and those dealers who have been using
these mats are enthusiastic over the results they
have already produced.
Fisher, Chester, Conn., was recently granted
patent No. 1,384,993 for a player-piano, which
lie has assigned to the Pratt, Read Player Action
Co., Deep River, Conn.
This invention has particular reference to pneu-
matically actuated pianos of the upright type,
wherein a so-called "upper action" or chest with
its appurtenant valve mechanism and pneumatics
for operating the respective units of the piano
action proper extends across the front of the
piano in the case thereof above the keyboard and
in front of the piano action, each unit of the
player action being properly connected with, and
adapted to operate, the corresponding unit of the
piano action. Each piano action unit ordinarily
comprises a hammer for striking the string; a
pivoted wippen or jack beam, and a hammer
jack mounted on the wippen in the customary
manner, the wippen being operated to actuate
the hammer by a connection with the corre-
sponding player action unit for pneumatic play-
ing, and said wippen being connected with the
corresponding key for playing by hand.
One of the primary objects of the invention is
the provision of an improved and simplified
player action of the type set forth, which has the
advantages of compactness, efficiency of opera-
tion, ready accessibility for inspection and re-
pairs, and low cost.
WASHINGTON, D. C. December 26.—Stanley L.
WHITHAM GETS_BEHNING AGENCY
LAWRENCE, MASS., December 27.—James A. Whit-
tit
Fig. h
wealth of new harmonic and accentual rhythmic
and plastic original player-piano devices. Its
sweep and scope cannot possibly be indicated in
words. It is an epic, and epics must be heard.
ham, who formerly conducted a school of music
in this city, and later was in the piano busi-
ness in New York City, has been appointed local
representative of the Behniug Piano Co., with
offices at Broadway and Lawrence street. Mr.
Whitham's wide experience in the piano busi-
ness and his popularity in this section augur
well for his success in his new connection.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT LOOP STORE
BOLIVAR, N. Y., December 27.—A modern music
department has been opened by F. A. Loop in
his furniture store here. Pianos, player-pianos,
Victrolas and records, sheet music and music
rolls are handled. Mr. Loop's extensive plans
include the enlargement of the music department
from time to time, with the idea in view of mak-
ing it the largest in this part of the State.
en little Finders
liitfeToes
Ol d SOllgf. 9
ASK TO HEAR IT!
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