Playing Talking-Machine Records with the Finger Nail
Talking-Machine Records may be Played with the Finger Nail after a Little Practice
Talking-machine records may be played with the finger nail, and a person skilled in the process can afford a party of spectators much amusement, creating no little surprise. The record is placed over a penholder, or pencil, and supported by the left hand as shown in the sketch. It is revolved by the fingers of the left hand, and the nail of the second finger of the right hand is applied to the record. Practice is required to obtain satisfactory results and an old record should be used.—George S. Nissen, Chicago, Ill.
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