- Manufactured by the Aeolian Company in 1895
- Used perforated paper rolls to control the piano's hammers
- Could be played manually or with a roll
- Became very popular in homes and public places
2. Welte-Mignon
- Manufactured by M. Welte & Sons in 1905
- Used a metal roll instead of paper
- Could produce a more nuanced and expressive performance than the Pianola
- Was considered the highest quality player piano of its time
3. Ampico
- Manufactured by the American Piano Company in 1913
- Used a unique "reproducing" system that could record and play back a pianist's performance
- Was the most expensive player piano on the market
- Was highly prized by professional pianists and music lovers alike