The sostenuto pedal machanism was invented in Paris by Claude Montal. He was a blind piano technician.He reportedly sold the invention to Steinway. On Tue, 23 Sep 1997 JIMRPT@aol.com wrote: > List; > Interesting fact crossed my path today. > In 1917 T.E. Steinway received a U.S. Patent on a Grand Sustenuto system. > Question (s); > 1. Who invented the sustenuto? > 2. In what country was the sustenuto invented? > 3. What was different or 'special' about the inventor? > Jim Bryant (FL) > Steve Brady, RPT University of Washington Seattle, WA
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