5 pedal piano

[David Renaud]

   I have worked on one of these.

   The mandolin was a set of fine brass rings with
material threaded through them. When lowered in front
of the stings they assumed a position so the top edge 
would strike, the material would muffle, then the
bottom of the ring would strike the string. 
   Produced an interesting sound, unlike a simple 
honky tonk set up.

   The orchesta was a "tremelo" effect.
   threaded light tiny wooden balls only slightly
   larger then the spacing between individual strings
   ,one for each note were positioned to touch the   
strings. They would bounce about producing a tremelo
effect.
 
  I seem to recall there was a sostenuto,
as well as soft pedal, and sustain.

  Five pedals in all.



                           Cheers
                           DAve Renaud
                           RPT
                           Canada
  


 



______________________________________________________________________ 
Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca