Andy and Chris Taylor (Tempola Music Rolls) wrote in the 98.03.09 digest:

> A renowned pianist is rather a strange creature anyway.

Sure. Think of Robbie Rhodes.

> I have met enough of them to know that they don't take well to criticism.

Hello, Robbie ?

>  But I have yet to see anyone sit down and "play in" a perfect  roll.

I think I have.
Hello Robbie Rhodes ?
Don't you think you can do it ?

I remember seing Robbie playing a roll on his piano, then playing by hand
himself, then pedalling again and so on. Difficult to know when it was the
machine and when it was Robbie playing, if you did not look at him !

Remember it is easier for a pianist to imitate a player piano than to make
a very good roll letting you think a real pianist is playing !

Best regards,

Philippe

Philippe Rouille
(Paris, France)
rouille@cnam.fr.geentroep
http://www.cnam.fr/museum/musica_mecanica/

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