Aptly named for its self-playing ability, the player piano is also called an autopiano. It is also widely known as the pianola though such name is a trademark property of Aeolian Corporation frequently being used to refer to other makes. It plays when the keys are electronically actuated by a pneumatic device or through electronically-driven solenoids that serve as strikers.
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Perforating Music Rolls on the Maine Coast
Photographic gallery of the music group with details of antique music roll perforator setup.
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The Pianola Institute
Presents information on pianola history and reproducing pianos, concerts and recordings, a pianola journal, and contacts.
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Player Piano Group
Organization dedicated to the pianola and related instruments. Promotes the exploration of the musical repertoires and personal expression through the player piano.
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Player Piano Page
Overview of self-playing piano with historical and technical information. Also has resources.
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Sounds of YesterYear
Offers restoration and enjoyment of vintage automatic musical instruments. With author’s biography.
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Stanley
Digital Kitchen offers their project called Stanley, which is an interactive player piano that takes requests via Twitter.
