The Keaton Music Typewriter

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[In_The_Wind]

1. Wow! Was it manual? Think how cool if ...

it could transcribe the sound onto paper. Or is that how the Keaton Music Typewriter works?

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2. I wish I could find a video of it at work.

It types the notes onto paper.

Every time I see sheet music I wonder how this was done.

[In_The_Wind]

3. I did a search ...

The Keaton Music Typewriter

This rare gem, is rare indeed. It's endangered and on the verge of extinction, with less than 12 known to exist! So read on and smile as this contraption smiles back at you with it's curved white keys, reminiscent of the Cheshire Cat's grin!


This typewriter gives ‘take a note’ a whole ‘nother meaning! Inventor Robert H. Keaton came up with the device, which was patented in 1936, to aid musicians in the creative process, by spending less time filling notes in with a pen and more time dreaming up musical scores. It was also targeted at educators and publishers for them to be able to produce copies, of the music they were to distribute, at a higher rate and I’d assume, increased legibility!

Since its first release in 1936, the typewriter grew, both in demand and keys! The initial ‘14 keys’ were upgraded to ‘33 keys’ in 1953. Only the latter model is shown in the photos in this article.

My search took me here:

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4. Hey thanks for the info.

The video won't play but the information is good.

[In_The_Wind]

5. You-tube videos are loading slowly but it will work.

I started it again. Wait for it .........

[RevStPatrick]

6. There's one for sale right now on eBay...

Hurry!
Only 4 days left!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1950s-Keaton-Music-Vintage-Typewriter-Collector-Item-Prototype-/390561268551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aef440347

[In_The_Wind]

8. I saw that!

$$$$

[MrScorpio]

7. I would love to see Jerry Lewis on that puppy

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9. Very cool.

I'd heard of these but never seen a picture of one before. I guess I just assumed they looked like a normal typewriter, but it sure is completely different, huh?