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Mechanical Instruments
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Kenny Felder's Math and Physics Help Home Page 
 Collection of papers that "explain various concepts in math and physics." Topics include partial fractions, a trigonometry review, tips for using Texas Instruments graphing calculators, general relativity, quantum mechanics, entropy, Bell's theorem, and related concepts. From two brothers with backgrounds in math, computer science, and physics. http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/kenny/home.html Topics: Mathematics, Musical Instruments, Physics Last updated Jun 6, 2007 MetaGrrrl's Eclectic Encyclopedia Archives: Musée Mécanique
The Musée Mécanique is a San Francisco treasure, "a wonderful museum of mechanical games, toys and musical instruments dating back to the 19th century." The site provides a history of the successful efforts to preserve the collection and has links to photographs and articles. From librarian Dinah Sanders. (Note that the museum is now housed at Pier 45 in San Francisco.) http://www.metagrrrl.com/metagrrrl/eclectic_encyclopedia/ Topics: Museums, Musical Instruments, Recreation Last updated Oct 6, 2003 Musee Mecanique
This museum located at Pier 45 on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is "one of the world's largest privately owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines." Click on the faces at the bottom of the pages to learn about machines such as Laffing Sal (an automaton with bright red hair and a loud boisterous laugh), the Naughty Marietta "Cail-o-Scope," and the gypsy fortuneteller. http://www.museemechanique.org Topics: Hobbies, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Piano World
A complete guide to piano care, purchasing, collecting, and restoration. Gives hints on discovering the value of pianos as well as links to piano teachers and tuners and a piano book store. Also lists fun links to piano MIDIs, concert schedules, contests, and information on player pianos. http://www.pianoworld.com/ Topics: Musical Instruments Last updated Oct 27, 2000 |
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