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A more complete list of repertoire including the Celesta. |
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Written by Marc Kray
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The first Celesta was patented and built by Mustel. The patent called for a "bell-like tone in which hammers set in motion by the keys strike tune steel bars resting on a wooden resonator." Today, Schiedmayer Celesta is the only company producing Celestas consistent with this original patent. Read more to see Mustel's original patent. |
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Written by Marc Kray
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The action on a Schiedmayer Celesta is what sets it apart from all other celesta-like instruments. Download a pdf diagram of the Schiedmayer Celesta Action |
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Written by Marc Kray
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The Celesta was first invented in 1886 by Auguste Mustel in Paris. The Mustel company has now dissolved, but Schiedmayer GmbH has been continuously making celestas since 1890. |
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