From the early 1900’s through the “roaring twenties” much of the success of the piano industry was due to the popularity of the player piano. During that period over half of the pianos made in the United States were players. These old players were entirely mechanical with thousands of individual parts including bellows, pneumatic tubes, tracker bars, and all kinds of other mechanical devices. When the radio and phonograph came along in the mid-twenties, they replaced the player as the main source of home entertainment. Today’s player pianos – verticals and grands – are marvels of technology for player and non-player alike. They offer features and performance that far exceed the player pianos of yesterday. The player unit does not affect the playability of the piano itself. So not only do you have a fine piano upon which to play, but also the amazing capabilities of the player piano. Using digital technology, today’s player has as a source a modern compact disc instead of the old paper piano rolls. The unit reads the information on the disc and activates the keys using advanced electronics. The result is a performance exactly as the performer originally played the piece, including dynamic expression and tempo. With the touch of a button you can have world-class performances right in your living room with artists such as Arthur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Peter Nero, Floyd Cramer and hundreds more. It’s like having the most famous and gifted pianists from the past and present performing just for you, live in your own home. Some models go far beyond the standard player piano features to offer not only live acoustic piano concerts, but instrumental ensemble music as well. With modern playback features, they allow you to record and hear your own performances, which is particularly helpful for students. We invite you to come in for a demonstration of today’s players. With their fine tone and touch, and stunning features and capabilities they offer an unparalled musical entertainment system for your home. |
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