How to type music

Imagine trying to learn how to use this. It’s a music typewriter from the 1930s.It was first patented in 1936 (14 keys) by Robert H. Keaton from San Francisco, California, . Another patent was taken out in 1953 (33 keys) (view 1953 patent) which included improvements to the machine. The machine types on a sheet of paper lying flat under the typing mechanism.

From Music Printing History archives.

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sejepps March 4, 2019 at 10:02 am

WOW. That’s awesome AND something I’ve always wanted to see. In fact I want one. Cheers.

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J Walters March 4, 2019 at 10:14 am

Yes, the analog version of today’s music writing programs, right? (PS They still sell them online as antiques if you ever want to chase one!)

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  sejepps March 4, 2019 at 10:19 am
  
  Cooool. I’ll look about mate.
  
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