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Classical Music for 88-note Piano
By Karl Ellison

In all the roll auctions I've participated in, and the few catalogs I
get, I have yet to find a source of 88-note rolls that have a selection
of classical music.  QRS has some still in print, but unless you go to
the reproducing brands, there doesn't seem to be much out there.  I
realize that publishing Chopin on a standard roll elicits the proverbial
saying, "a silk purse from a sow's ear", but with conscientious
expression from the player, you should be able to produce good music,
even if the purse is actually polyester.

Can anyone supply a source where some can be purchased: retail, auction,
or otherwise?

Karl B. Ellison



(Message sent Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:22:45 -0400 , from time zone -0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  88-note, Classical, Music, Piano

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