Like the Themodist Pianola, the Duo-Art divided its playing mechanism into two halves, although the border from bass to treble occurred between Eb and E above middle C, one note lower than on most other systems. ScheherazadeĪeolian Duo-Art Information about Mechanical Operation Musical Example Below: This is our very own 1925 Steinway & Sons, Duo-Art, Model OR, playing Steinway DuoArt, This example was recorded by a young Sergei Prokofiev, Playing Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Fantasia Arrangement “Suite Symphonique”. Such an instrument might more aptly have been called a Trio-Art, whereas the name Duo-Art information would have ideally suited a combined phonograph and player piano. Aeolian sought to emphasize the triple reproducing nature of its new instrument, allowing for automatic performance, personal control of standard rolls, and the direct playing of the piano by hand. First is Aeolian’s unsuccessful attempt to produce a synchronized phonograph and player piano, which occupied the Aeolian experimental department for many years, and an apparent belief that most music-lovers wanted to create their interpretations on the pianola, rather than to listen passively to the performances of the great masters. There would seem to be two reasons for this uncharacteristic tardiness on the part of Aeolian Duo-Art Information.
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By that time the Welte-Mignon had been selling their Reproducers for nine years, and various American manufacturers had already stepped into the market, such as the American Piano Company, with its Stoddard-Ampico system, which is reputed to have been launched in 1911. The Aeolian Company was a relatively late entrant to the world of reproducing pianos, bringing the Duo-Art before the musical public in March 1914.
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As soon as I print the shipping label, I will refund the overage.1915 Duo-Art, Steinway & Sons Model “AR”, Mahogany Veneer Aeolian Duo-Art Information Please do not be alarmed if your shipping seems ridiculously high. I will ALWAYS refund any shipping overages (unless it is less than $1.00) paid by my customers. **Etsy does not automatically combine shipping when you order more than one item from my shop. Vintage Playing Cards and Children’s Game Cards?Īll items from my shop come from a smoke-free, pet friendly home. Metal Dies, Paper Punches, and Embossing Folders? How about vintage ephemera? You can find that here: Looking for craft supplies? Check out my supply listings here: I will do my best to alert you of any major flaws in the description and photos, but please ask any clarifying questions before purchasing. Vintage and antique items may contain flaws due to their age. Please examine photos and read the item description carefully prior to purchasing. Please note I have not unrolled it in its entirety - I was afraid I'd never get it rolled back up! Paper measures approximately 11 1/4 inches wide.
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Roll measures approximately 12 inches long. I cannot say if these will still play on a player piano, but it would make a great addition to a vintage vignette or cut up for junk journals, mixed media, or other paper crafts. One or both may be easily pulled off, however. Boxes show normal wear, such as scuff marks and corner dings. Paper may have slight creasing, little tears around the edges, and a gorgeous patina of the paper (please see photos). Rolls and boxes seem to be in reasonable condition for their age. If you would like more pictures of specific rolls, please message me. Pictures are representative of the rolls in this listing. Please choose from the titles pictured when ordering. This listing is for ONE Vintage Aeolian Player Piano Word Roll in its original box.