Presto
Issue: 1927 2159 - Page 15
BANJO'S DEVELOPMENT
Great Growth in Sales of Tenor Banjo Stimu-
lated by Earnest Work of Manufacturers
in Perfecting Type.
To the professional musician may be credited the
amazing growth of popularity of the tenor banjo.
Ten years ago the banjo had only limited uses, on
the stage almost entirely. With the increase of dance
orchestras, however, arose the demand for something
new that would impart a novel character to the
music. It provided the occasion for the banjo.
Rut the banjo was not accepted at first in a class
with the violin or other stringed instrument used
in the orchestra. Many of the musicians were dis-
dainful of the banjo, which had a history associated
with the comedy of negro minstrelsy. There seemed
at the time no incentive to study it. But as the
advantages of the banjo in the dance orchestra be-
came more evident, professionals in the orchestras
soon realized that the effort to master the banjo
would be worth while.
The introduction of the banjo-mandolin, or rather
its development, prompted the violinists to turn to it
to supply the demand of the orchestra leaders for the
dance music novelty. But when the banjo-mandolin
CONN TONE
is what prompts the observant
music dealer to choose the line
of band and orchestra instru-
ments for his stock; it is what
the professional or amateur
musician gets when he buys a
band or orchestra instrument
made by C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
Elkhart, Ind. And the perfect-
ing of tone in every Conn
instrument has been the stim-
ulating impulse s i n c e the
founding of the Conn industry.
The achievement of
CONN TONE
is a notable triumph of the
company. It is the admirable
quality t h a t distinguishes
every Conn band and orchestra
instrument from all other
products of the kind. It is the
result of continuous improve-
ment in scientific manufactur-
ing processes. In Conn models
all taper branches are shaped
to exact dimensions by the
famous hydraulic expansion
process, developed and used
only in the Conn factories.
Conn methods conduce to
easier playing and perfect tune
which are potential factors in
the production of the famous
15
PRESTO-TIMES
December 17, 1927
fell short of the requirements of the snappy music,
the tenor banjo became the logical solution of the
problem. The musicians who had adopted the banjo-
mandolin readily turned to the use of the banjo or
doubled on it in their dance organizations. Anyway
they aided in the rapid growth of popularity for the
tenor banjo. It was then that the most popular ban-
joists today made their first appearance playing the
instrument.
In time, of course, the pioneers became teachers
and their demonstrations aided the increase in the
favorable impression of the banjo in the public mind.
The orchestra leaders also effected the practical adap-
tation of the banjo to dance orchestra needs. It nat-
urally followed that the banjo obtained a fast grow-
ing following among amateurs.
MUSIC AIDS CHOICE.
Music and verse aided the Indiana Society of Chi-
cago in choosing a president of the United States on
the occasion of its annual gridiron dinner last Satur-
day evening, December 17. "How D'ye Do, Mr.
President, How D'ye Do," had been especially pre-
pared. The poem, "Ain't God Good to Indiana?"' by
William Herschell of the Indianapolis News, and
many others by noted IToosiers, were recited and
sung.
GIVES CONTEST RESULTS.
"Some Results of the Music Memory Contest," is
a new booklet published by National Bureau for the
Advancement of Music, 45 West 45th street. New
York. Jt gives opinions of representative music
supervisors and other school officials, from one hun-
dred cities and towns, with a few comments from
individuals and groups outside the schools, indicating
the influence of the contests upon the children par-
ticipating and the community at large.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabaih AT«.
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Piano Keys Recovered
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
GRAINED IVORINE
$8.00 per set
ALSO
General Piano Key Work
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
106 W. Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
Wanted:
Young Men!
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will
give them social standing and prominence!
r
p O young men looking for snch an opportunity we
J. have an unusual offer. Fight now in numberless
cities and towi s in the United States, ^here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technieiaas and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for thl3 cvceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
'
their own. They meet the best peo-
c r i c - '
Pie end soon establish a wealthy clien-
FREE
tele. We can fit you for this prolesslon
Send for free book in j, uroximatsly 12 short weeks' time!
:_-t which tells, a!
Now don't say you are not a musician!
ractic
about our practical
You don't need to be. In fact. 50 per
ough train c e e n t o f o u r „. a i | u a t es never took a music
ana thorough
urse. Send c les
l
A3
they are earning from
ow!
$250 to $5JO
th!
the opportunity you are looking- for. Pull yourself out
f the rut. Make a place for yourself among the
best people. Our complete course in our new $86,
000.00 laboratory fits you for a real psyinK pro-
fession. You can dnit. Others have with nubetter
backinifthan you have. Find out the facts anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building. Dent.10
La Porte, Ind.
Polk Colleen. ,f Piano Tuning, La Porte. Ind.
Please send me a copy of your free booklet
1 like the idea of becoming a professions
piano expert.
(A Suburb of Chicago)
Crossman Lumber
Company
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
Practice Keyboards
All thicknesses
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dealers'Attention Solicited-
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/cod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBVSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
CONN TONE F A I R B A N K S
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
Chicago
PIAN0 PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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Great Growth in Sales of Tenor Banjo Stimu-
lated by Earnest Work of Manufacturers
in Perfecting Type.
To the professional musician may be credited the
amazing growth of popularity of the tenor banjo.
Ten years ago the banjo had only limited uses, on
the stage almost entirely. With the increase of dance
orchestras, however, arose the demand for something
new that would impart a novel character to the
music. It provided the occasion for the banjo.
Rut the banjo was not accepted at first in a class
with the violin or other stringed instrument used
in the orchestra. Many of the musicians were dis-
dainful of the banjo, which had a history associated
with the comedy of negro minstrelsy. There seemed
at the time no incentive to study it. But as the
advantages of the banjo in the dance orchestra be-
came more evident, professionals in the orchestras
soon realized that the effort to master the banjo
would be worth while.
The introduction of the banjo-mandolin, or rather
its development, prompted the violinists to turn to it
to supply the demand of the orchestra leaders for the
dance music novelty. But when the banjo-mandolin
CONN TONE
is what prompts the observant
music dealer to choose the line
of band and orchestra instru-
ments for his stock; it is what
the professional or amateur
musician gets when he buys a
band or orchestra instrument
made by C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
Elkhart, Ind. And the perfect-
ing of tone in every Conn
instrument has been the stim-
ulating impulse s i n c e the
founding of the Conn industry.
The achievement of
CONN TONE
is a notable triumph of the
company. It is the admirable
quality t h a t distinguishes
every Conn band and orchestra
instrument from all other
products of the kind. It is the
result of continuous improve-
ment in scientific manufactur-
ing processes. In Conn models
all taper branches are shaped
to exact dimensions by the
famous hydraulic expansion
process, developed and used
only in the Conn factories.
Conn methods conduce to
easier playing and perfect tune
which are potential factors in
the production of the famous
15
PRESTO-TIMES
December 17, 1927
fell short of the requirements of the snappy music,
the tenor banjo became the logical solution of the
problem. The musicians who had adopted the banjo-
mandolin readily turned to the use of the banjo or
doubled on it in their dance organizations. Anyway
they aided in the rapid growth of popularity for the
tenor banjo. It was then that the most popular ban-
joists today made their first appearance playing the
instrument.
In time, of course, the pioneers became teachers
and their demonstrations aided the increase in the
favorable impression of the banjo in the public mind.
The orchestra leaders also effected the practical adap-
tation of the banjo to dance orchestra needs. It nat-
urally followed that the banjo obtained a fast grow-
ing following among amateurs.
MUSIC AIDS CHOICE.
Music and verse aided the Indiana Society of Chi-
cago in choosing a president of the United States on
the occasion of its annual gridiron dinner last Satur-
day evening, December 17. "How D'ye Do, Mr.
President, How D'ye Do," had been especially pre-
pared. The poem, "Ain't God Good to Indiana?"' by
William Herschell of the Indianapolis News, and
many others by noted IToosiers, were recited and
sung.
GIVES CONTEST RESULTS.
"Some Results of the Music Memory Contest," is
a new booklet published by National Bureau for the
Advancement of Music, 45 West 45th street. New
York. Jt gives opinions of representative music
supervisors and other school officials, from one hun-
dred cities and towns, with a few comments from
individuals and groups outside the schools, indicating
the influence of the contests upon the children par-
ticipating and the community at large.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabaih AT«.
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Piano Keys Recovered
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
GRAINED IVORINE
$8.00 per set
ALSO
General Piano Key Work
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
106 W. Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
Wanted:
Young Men!
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will
give them social standing and prominence!
r
p O young men looking for snch an opportunity we
J. have an unusual offer. Fight now in numberless
cities and towi s in the United States, ^here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technieiaas and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for thl3 cvceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
'
their own. They meet the best peo-
c r i c - '
Pie end soon establish a wealthy clien-
FREE
tele. We can fit you for this prolesslon
Send for free book in j, uroximatsly 12 short weeks' time!
:_-t which tells, a!
Now don't say you are not a musician!
ractic
about our practical
You don't need to be. In fact. 50 per
ough train c e e n t o f o u r „. a i | u a t es never took a music
ana thorough
urse. Send c les
l
A3
they are earning from
ow!
$250 to $5JO
th!
the opportunity you are looking- for. Pull yourself out
f the rut. Make a place for yourself among the
best people. Our complete course in our new $86,
000.00 laboratory fits you for a real psyinK pro-
fession. You can dnit. Others have with nubetter
backinifthan you have. Find out the facts anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building. Dent.10
La Porte, Ind.
Polk Colleen. ,f Piano Tuning, La Porte. Ind.
Please send me a copy of your free booklet
1 like the idea of becoming a professions
piano expert.
(A Suburb of Chicago)
Crossman Lumber
Company
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
Practice Keyboards
All thicknesses
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dealers'Attention Solicited-
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/cod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBVSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
CONN TONE F A I R B A N K S
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
Chicago
PIAN0 PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).