Abstract: The present indention provides a stringed musical instrument comprising; a substantially hollow body portion containing an audio system comprising an amplifier; at least one loudspeaker electrically connected to the audio amplifier; an audio interface for electrically connecting to a smart device and a power supply electrically connected to the audio system; a neck sub-assembly including: a neck; playing strings extending lengthwise along the neck; a bridge attached to the neck over which the strings are stretched, and tensioning means by which the strings are held tensioned; and a docking station whereby, in use, a smart device may be removably secured to the instrument and electrically connected to the audio system.

Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a device for notating a musical composition. The device, in various implementations, is structured so as to be less laborious to notate, easier to read, and more simple to employ in notating, reading, and/or playing the music of a given composition to be composed and/or played. Accordingly, in its most basic form, the device herein disclosed includes a template, upon which template one or more symbols may be notated, where such notation is configured in a manner that more closely relates the note to be played with the mechanical action needed to be performed so as to play that note, such as on an instrument to be or being played.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable electronic music system including a plurality of first finger mountable implements, each having at least one surface engageable element operatively connected thereto. The system further includes a second finger mountable implement with a state altering element being disposable in a first state or a second state. A sound producing subsystem operatively communicates with the plurality of first finger mountable implements and the second finger mountable implement. In operation, when the state altering element is disposed in the first state, the sound producing subsystem causes a first output to be produced when at least one of said plurality of first finger mountable implements contacts the solid surface, and when the state altering element is disposed in the second state, the sound producing subsystem causes a second output to be produced as the at least one of said plurality of first finger mountable implements contacts the solid surface.

Abstract: A method is provided including separating a first file into a first plurality of instrument tracks and a second file into a second plurality of instrument tracks, wherein each instrument track of each of the first plurality and second plurality corresponds to a type of instrument; selecting a first instrument track from the first plurality of instrument tracks and a second instrument track from the second plurality of instrument tracks based at least on the type of instrument corresponding to the first instrument track and the second instrument track; fading out other instrument tracks from the first plurality of instrument tracks; performing a crossfade between the first instrument track and the second instrument track; and fading in other instrument tracks from the second plurality of instrument tracks.

Abstract: A capotasto C includes a clamp 100 and a lever 400. The clamp 100 includes a supporting bar 200 and a string pressing bar 300. The lever 400 is engaged with the supporting bar 200 and with the string pressing bar 300. In a condition in which the clamp 100 has a neck 1 of a guitar between the supporting bar 200 and the string pressing bar 300, when the lever 400 is pushed to the neck 1, the clamp 100 is closed, and a pressing pad 332 of a string pressing part 330 of the clamp 100 presses strings 3 onto a surface 1a of the neck 1. When the lever 400 is pulled out, the clamp 100 is opened by a biasing force of an open spring 120 of the clamp 100, and the capotasto C can be removed from the neck 1.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the creation of an audio effect in the context of an audio editing software. The effect is created by applying a series or sequence of reversal instances across a sample or waveform in time.

Abstract: A keyboard instrument including an instrument main body having, on one side surface thereof, a first fitting section including a first fitting convex section, a first fitting concave section that is more concave than the first fitting convex section, and a first guide section provided therebetween, and a side plate which supports the one side surface of the instrument main body and has a second fitting section including a second fitting convex section corresponding to the first fitting concave section, a second fitting concave section corresponding to the first fitting convex section, and a second guide section provided therebetween so as to correspond to the first guide section, in which a vertical length of a rear side of the second fitting concave section in the side plate is larger than a vertical length of a front side of the second fitting concave section in the side plate.

Abstract: A dismountable stringed musical instrument with a splittable fingerboard and an acoustic sound is disclosed having a hollow body composed by two parts shaped as half empty shell that meets each other on their outer perimeter, defining a sound chamber. The fingerboard is splitted in two parts that can be re-assembled by a rigid inner core which works as a reinforcement and as a trail to allows the fingerboard cutted portions to slide on it meeting each other perfectly and by a latch toggle clamp which hold the two parts strictly merged together, taking back the fingerboard to its original playable smoothness. The neck can be dismounted to from the body and then re-assembled in the playing position also adjusting its inclination at will by movable elements placed on the neck extremity which faces the top portion of the body support area.

Abstract: An electronic keyboard using a camera, and more particularly, to an electronic keyboard using a camera, which includes a retroreflective film, a light source for irradiating light on to the retroreflective film, a camera for capturing light of a light source retroreflected from the retroreflective film, and an image processing means that analyzes the captured image to track the position of the reflected light source, to find a depressed state of the keyboard, and to generate a sound of an instrument corresponding to the depressed state.

Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.

Abstract: An acoustic system comprises an output unit, a communication unit, a first output control unit, and a second output control unit. The output unit is configured to be capable of outputting a sound and an image. The communication unit is configured to be capable of communicating with an external device. The first output control unit is configured to receive, from a communication device that transmits a reproduction signal for acoustic data, the reproduction signal via the communication unit and to cause the output unit to output a sound based on the reproduction signal, to thereby perform reproduction of a series of sounds represented by the acoustic data. The second output control unit is configured to cause the output unit to output, as the image, a word corresponding to the sound outputted by the output unit among the series of sounds represented by the acoustic data.

Abstract: A stringed-instrument saddle having two string paths, each string path configured to accommodate a string, wherein the two string paths are offset from one another by an offset distance in a direction of string travel.

Abstract: A mouthpiece cap for a wind instrument including a body defining a cavity substantially complementarily shaped to a mouthpiece for a wind instrument. The body includes a top portion, a bottom portion that extends further than the top portion, and a plenum about a front end of the body. The mouthpiece cap further including a reed support positioned about a bottom portion of the body.

Abstract: Described are methods and devices for modulating the tempo of music in real time based on physiological rhythms.

Abstract: A first input section is used for inputting first tone data, and a first output section is connected to the first input section via a first path. A second input section is used for inputting second tone data, and a second output section is connected to the second input section via a second path. A tone processing module performs tone processing on the tone data, and a processor is configured to insert the tone processing module into the first and second paths in response to selection of first and second modes, respectively. The tone processing module performs the tone processing on the first tone data in the first mode, and performs the tone processing on the second tone data in the second mode. The above allows connection of the module to be set easily in response to the selected mode.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic percussion instrument that is capable of simulating a playing technique for an acoustic percussion instrument. A tubular body part is opened on an axial end surface, and a head is attached to the axial end surface to be struck on the front surface. A capacitance sensor includes an electrode that generates a capacitance with respect to a detected conductor, such as a human body, positioned on the front surface side of the head. Because the capacitance sensor detects a change of a capacitance corresponding to a distance between the electrode and the detected conductor, whether the detected conductor approaches (contacts) the head or presses the head can be determined. As a result, the playing technique for the acoustic percussion instrument is simulated.

Abstract: To provide an electronic percussion that ensures reproducing further faithful musical sound relative to a hitting operation by a player. An electronic percussion 100 includes a thin plate-shaped head 101 at an opening formed into a shape of a cylinder with a closed bottom and respective pressure sensor 106 and signal processing device 110 on a bottom 102a. A surface of the head 101 constitutes a struck surface 101a. The head 101 includes a vibration sensor 103 on the back surface. The vibration sensor 103 includes a pressure sensor pressing body 105 on the pressure sensor 106 side. The pressure sensor pressing body 105 is formed to have a tapered shape whose outer diameter gradually thins from the vibration sensor 103 side to the pressure sensor 106 side. The signal processing device 110 outputs a musical sound signal representing a musical sound using respective detection signals of the vibration sensor 103 and the pressure sensor 106.

Abstract: Providing feedback on a musical performance performed with a musical instrument. An instrument profile associated with the musical instrument used to perform the musical performance is identified. The instrument profile comprises information relating to one or more tuning characteristics of the instrument. The pitch of notes of the musical performance are analyzed based on the instrument profile to determine a measure of tuning of the musical performance. A feedback signal is generated based on the determined measure of tuning.

Abstract: A humidifier and digital hygrometer/thermometer device for use with a stringed, musical instrument having a sound hole includes: (a) a polyvinyl acetate sponge adapted to hold a specified volume of water, (b) a container having an opening adapted to accommodate the sponge and fit within the instrument's sound hole, (c) a case adapted to rest on the instrument's strings , (d) a relative humidity measuring means, (e) a temperature measuring means, (f) a digital display means, (g) a processing element adapted to process the data from the humidity and temperature measuring means and cause the digital display means to display appropriate humidity and temperature measurements, data and further adapted to fit within the case, (h) an adapter affixed to the case and adapted to detachably attach the container to the case.

Abstract: Providing feedback on a musical performance performed with a musical instrument. An instrument profile associated with the musical instrument used to perform the musical performance is identified. The instrument profile comprises information relating to one or more tuning characteristics of the instrument. The pitch of notes of the musical performance are analyzed based on the instrument profile to determine a measure of tuning of the musical performance. A feedback signal is generated based on the determined measure of tuning.