The Art of the Player-Piano: A Textbook for Student and Teacher (1922)

The Art of the Player-Piano: A Textbook for Student and Teacher is a comprehensive guide on the history, construction, and performance techniques of the player-piano, written by Sydney Grew and first published in 1922. The book is intended for both students and teachers of the player-piano and covers topics such as the mechanics of the instrument, the various types of player-pianos, the principles of expression and interpretation, and the art of programming and arranging music for the player-piano. Grew also includes a selection of musical examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills and understanding of the instrument. The Art of the Player-Piano is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and performance of this unique musical instrument.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.