Disklavier

"J. Stanley Productions Inc." <jsproductions@...> says:

> Re: Batch23 Uploaded
> ????

The reason I posted this message to the Disklavier group is that 
the midi files I have posted on my web site will all play very 
nicely on a Disklavier piano, preferably by a direct cable link 
from a nearby computer (USB) to the Disklavier (Midi-IN).   The 
feedback I have been receiving from the community of Disklavier 
owners is most encouraging.

Basically, these midi files emerge incidental to the primary 
project to capture and archive the content of century old piano 
rolls while still possible to do so.

Within the player piano industry at the turn of the last century 
were a tiny percentage of reproducing pianos.   Unlike most 
player pianos that simply play a melody line without dynamics, 
reproducing pianos have the rare ability to faithfully reproduce 
the expression and intent of the original artist.

Within the 4,000+ midi files on my web site, are some that 
emerge from scanning piano rolls intended for playback on 
reproducing pianos equipped with the Ampico, Duo-Art and Welte 
competing reproducing systems.    These midi files will play 
back on a Disklavier with a full range of dynamics as an 
emulation of the original performance.

Many of the legenday masters of the piano at the turn of the 
last century made recordings for these unusual player pianos, 
leaving behind a legacy of their original piano stylings.

The project is archival preservation of the content of century 
old player piano music rolls.     The midi files, emerging as a 
byproduct of the archival process, are easy to create and should 
not be denied to the contemporary player piano community.   They 
are made freely available for personal enjoyment, and should not 
be used for commercial purposes.

Hope this helps to explain the intent of my earlier message.

Regards,

Terry

Terry Smythe                           204-832-3982 (land line)
55 Rowand Avenue                   204-981-3229 (cell)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada   R3J 2N6           smythe@...
Preserving a unique slice of our Musical Heritage
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