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Dates: during 1935-1935
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Vertichord. On exhibition in connection with the conventions were a new kind of piano called the Vertichord, and a new piano action invented by William Finholm...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Keyboards | 8/5/1935 | See Source »

...Finholm Action. The action of a piano is the arrangement of arms and levers which transmits impulse from the keyboard to the hammers on the strings. Instead of manufacturing their own actions, most U. S. piano makers buy them readymade. Biggest action manufacturer is Pratt, Read & Co. in Deep River, Conn. In Chicago last week Pratt, Read & Co. was showing the revolutionary action which it bought from William Finholm after that young inventor had turned down a small offer from Steinway & Sons. The Finholm action, approved by most music men who tried it in Chicago last week, is less complicated...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Keyboards | 8/5/1935 | See Source »

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