A History of the Player Piano

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the fascinating history of the player piano. From its invention in the late 19th century as a mechanical marvel, to its evolution into a modern masterpiece, we'll take a look at the technological advancements and cultural impact of this iconic instrument. From the rollicking ragtime tunes of the roaring 20s, to the innovative use of player pianos in contemporary music, we'll discover how the player piano has left its mark on music history. With vintage footage, expert interviews, and live demonstrations, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the player piano and the history of music technology. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we delve into the past and present of the player piano.
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[@mikemount4411]

I have been restoring player pianos since 1970. I own forty two players all restored six of them are Steinway Duo-Art reproducing grands. Right now i am restoring a Wurlitzer RJ12 residence player pipe organ which cames with 102 original reproducing player rolls for my house. To say the least, I love player instruments.

[@SneakySalamander13]

Hello! I was listening to this video while dusting the 1924 Fischer Upright Grand Player Piano that was passed down to me and had been originally purchased new by my Great Grandmother. My Mom has owned it for the past 30 or so years and passed it down to me this past christmas as a present and paid to get it delivered to my house. The poor delivery guys were NOT prepared and did NOT know what "Antique Upright Grand Player Piano" would mean for them. 😬 They only sent out three guys to move it and I was so worried someone was going to get seriously injured as they phenagled it up the stairs into my house. This is my first time ever fully opening it to see inside and I am cleaning to prepare for it to get tuned (for the first time since 1994, the year I was born) tomorrow. I LOVE the tone of this piano, and am excited for my husband to stop asking me not to play it since it is too out of tune for him to handle. 😂 The player buts were reworked by my Grandmother in the 70s, but the bellows are cracked now and I likely need a good deal of work to get it fully running. I do have the book "Rebuilding the Player Piano" that my Grandma used and thr help of strangers on the internet, so I will eventually get around to fixing it up at some point. I often listen to videos to pass the time when doing tasks that don't require thinking, and figured I could learn a but by listening to player piano videos jnstead of just a random other topic. Thanks for putting some stuff out there!

[@goldenhorn15]

Very interesting to watch!

[@guyjordan8201]

So I missed the trivia at the beginning but I realized most of this episode was about trivia. Thanks for all you do

[@pianowhizz]

So at about 26:50 I realized you had 5 mins of blank screen!

[@MorganDog06]

I can’t believe you didn’t turn on the player so the viewers could see & hear it.

[@DeanHorak]

I have a 100 year old PA Stark upright player piano. I’ve kept the piano playable, but the player mechanisms (manual bellows pedal powered) no longer works.
I’d love to see it refurbished and made functional again, but it’s a ton of work and a lot of expense to have someone else do it, so it’ll probably never get done unless I win the lottery. It is fascinating mechanical tech though.