Abstract: A drum hoop fastening device is provided. The drum hoop fastening device is configured to be disposed on a drum, and the drum includes a drum shell and a drum hoop disposed on the drum shell. The drum hoop fastening device includes: a main body and a filler. The main body is configured to be disposed on the drum shell and includes an inner space, at least one fastening member and at least one restricting member being blockable with the at least one fastening member. Each of the at least one fastening member is configured to be connected with a fastener disposed through the drum hoop so that the drum hoop is restricted to the drum shell. The filler is received within the inner space.

Abstract: This improvement to a pneumatic return mechanism for percussion foot pedals incorporates a flat or bowl-shaped diaphragm rather than a rolling diaphragm, and a piston which is spherical rather than cylindrical, producing a bouncy feel for the player. A further improvement to the track hub of a percussion foot pedal enables bump fasteners to be removably inserted, to add lift and alter beater acceleration. A further improvement is a removable stiffener which prevents slack in the connector between the footboard and track hub of the percussion foot pedal, which may occur during fast drumming.

Abstract: A musical instrument holder clip includes a first holding unit and a second holding unit. The first holding unit includes a main body and a clamping member that extends movably into the main body, and is operable to generate a clamping force adapted for clamping a microphone between the main body and the clamping member. The second holding unit includes a first holding member adapted for abutting against an outer surface of a bell wall of a wind instrument, and a second holding member adapted for abutting against an inner surface of the bell wall of the wind instrument. The first holding member and the second holding member cooperatively define a holding space adapted for receiving the bell wall of the wind instrument therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that uses a cylinder assembly to rotate part of the tremolo apparatus relative to a baseplate. The baseplate is used to mount the tremolo apparatus to a musical instrument, such as a guitar. A bridge string support assembly is coupled to the baseplate and, combined with a string holder, supports a string of the musical instrument. A torsion device is positioned to impart torsional force on the cylinder assembly relative to the baseplate. The string holder is coupled to the cylinder assembly and rotates when the cylinder assembly is rotated.

Abstract: A shoulder rest for a violin or viola comprises a bridge beam having a first end and a second end and a shoulder-engaging pad mounted to a block having a beam-engaging portion that is shaped to slide over the bridge beam. The shoulder rest includes a first foot disposed at the first end for gripping the violin or viola and a second foot disposed at the second end for gripping the violin or viola. In another implementation, the shoulder rest includes a first shoulder-engaging pad mounted to a first arm that is connected to an arm carriage disposed within a groove in the bridge beam and a second shoulder-engaging pad mounted to a second arm that is connected to the arm carriage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saliva collector which comprises: a container which provides a space to accommodate at least one absorber; and a head wherein one end is detachably disposed on at least one part of a musical instrument and another end is detachably disposed so as to communicate with at least one part of a side of the container.

Abstract: A shoulder supported carrier structure has an articulable back brace with an auto-release feature. The auto-release feature allows for the back brace to translate towards/away from shoulder supports of the carrier structure so as to permit better positioning of the carrier structure on a user, as well as easier mounting and removal.

Abstract: Tonal musical instruments configured for outdoor installation are disclosed. The tonal musical instrument may comprise a support post, wherein the support post is configured for attachment to an outdoor surface, at least one a non-vibrating guard, a metal plate tuned to produce at least one note on a musical scale when struck by a user, and one or more fasteners securing the at least one non-vibrating guard and the metal plate to the support post.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a supplemental compensating saddle used with a classical guitar having a head, a neck, a sound board, a bridge, a saddle, and a set of strings running from the head to the bridge. The supplemental compensating saddle includes a mounting bracket having a higher rear vertical member and a lower front vertical member coupled together, the mounting bracket being mounted behind the bridge, a set of node assemblies coupled to the higher rear vertical member and extending across the bridge and under the set of strings, each of the node assemblies supporting a corresponding string within the set of strings, and a set of adjustable securing mechanisms coupling each of the node assemblies to the higher rear member of the mounting bracket, each adjustable securing mechanism enables each corresponding node assembly to move parallel to a path of the corresponding string within the set of strings.

Abstract: An ergonomic harness for chin-free support of violins and violas that incorporates clamps for a stringed instrument, a support arm, and a stabilizer. A neck strap secures the harness system around the neck of a person playing a stringed instrument and holds the harness in place against the person's shoulder and/or chest. A support arm supports the weight of the instrument and a stabilizer prevents the support arm from rotating.

Abstract: An adjustable compensated nut system for a stringed musical instrument allows for improved intonation of each string of the instrument regardless of string gauge, desired tension, material, or construction. The adjustable compensated nut includes a seat which accepts one or more individual and interchangeable saddles featuring different intonation portions which have different dimensions which allow for achieving the desired pitch or intonation of each individual string of the instrument. Optimally, the number of intonation portions is equal to the number of strings of the instrument, and each particular intonation portion is dimensioned to improve the intonation of a particular string according to string tension and properties. Advantageously, the saddles of the nut are interchangeable and so that it is possible to adjust the degree of compensation to correspond with string choice.

Abstract: A body structural unit for an electric guitar can include a body that includes a wood portion, wherein when viewed from the direction of thickness of the body, the direction of the wood grain of the wood portion is at an angle in respect to the direction of length of the neck of the electric guitar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a keypad structure for woodwind instrument tone holes, and more particularly, to a keypad structure for woodwind tones which improves the adhesion of a keypad connected to a tone hole tube in which the tone hole is formed in the woodwind instrument, prevents the sound from being exposed to the outside through the tone hole tube and the pad, and can generate excellent resonance so that the resonance of a desired sound can be constantly generated through the closed keypad.

Abstract: A Euphonium Extension Rest for a portable device to support a musical instrument such as a baritone horn, a euphonium, a small tuba, or a similar instrument with a portable stand so that a musician can handle the instrument for lengthy sessions; the device includes an extendable wrap with a left-hand and right-hand curved side rail and a bottom half of a hemisphere, a protection cushion contiguous to the curved side rails, a way to secure the protection cushion to each of the left-hand and right-hand curved side rails, and a securing manner to releasably encircle the musical instrument to hold the extendable wrap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a string (1) for a stringed, bowed musical instrument, for example a bowed musical instrument like violin, viola or cello. The string has a first, load bearing core (10) and a winding strand (100) wound around the first core in helical windings. A damping agent (40) suitable for vibration damping is arranged in a profiled recess (150) in the winding strand. The recess is functioning as a reservoir between the first core and the winding strand. The reservoir is containing and/or retaining the damping agent so as to, at least, reduce dissipation of the damping agent through a gap between the adjacent helical windings of the winding strand. The invention results in a longer lifetime with optimum acoustic properties of the string.

Abstract: Method for artificial playing-in of a musical instrument string comprising one or more layers of wire(s) and/or band(s) wound around a core, in which the method comprises use of a flexing process on the musical instrument string during the production or after the winding of the last layer on the musical instrument string, but preferably before grinding of the surface of the musical instrument string, apparatus for artificial playing in a musical instrument string comprising one or more layers of wire(s) and/or band(s) wound around a core, in which said apparatus comprises a string tensioning device for clamping a musical instrument string between two points with a predefined fixed or variable pull force in its longitudinal direction to keep it taut, and a flexing device used during production of a musical instrument string.

Abstract: The invention relates to a precision reed (100) for single-reed instruments such as the clarinet or saxophone, made of wood or an Arundo donax section, having a vibrating section (120) formed for sound generating by means of an air flow in the single-reed instrument, having a clamping section (110) formed for clamping the reed (100) to the mouthpiece (200) with a reed holder, the clamping section (110) having a support wall (104) for supporting the reed (100) on the mouthpiece (200) and a reed back (111) facing away from of the mouthpiece (200). In this case, the reed back (111) is formed for a fully flat contact with the reed holder.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for music theory comprehension. The device includes a base portion and a first stencil. The base portion includes a plurality of marks. Each mark includes indicia representing a musical note. The first stencil includes a first interior shape, wherein the first stencil and the base portion are selectively positionable relative to each other. At each of a plurality of predetermined positions determined by the plurality of marks, the first interior shape of the first stencil surrounds multiple marks. The multiple marks include indicia representing seven musical notes representing a unique chord family.

Abstract: Methods of making, and the resultant monolithic drum shell for a musical instrument, that include selecting one or more desired wood fibers, providing a resinous binder solution, and immersing the wood fibers within the resinous binder solution for a duration that saturates and covers the wood fibers with the resinous binder solution to form a drum shell liquid composition. The drum shell liquid composition is deposited into a mold, and then cured to form a monolithic composite drum shell. The monolithic composite drum shell is removed from the mold to provide a ready-to-use drum shell for assembling into a musical instrument.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a desk for a music expert, which is intended to improve the efficiency of the arrangement of music equipment used for various music tasks such as composition or arrangement, so that music work can be performed more comfortably. The present invention provides a desk for a music expert, the desk being configured such that a top plate (10) is supported at a predetermined height by support legs (30) and a sliding plate (20) is configured to selectively move forward and rearward in a horizontal direction under the top plate (10); wherein a keyboard (100) is seated on the sliding plate (20), and left and right sides of the sliding plate (20) are movably supported by guide rails (21); and wherein a center portion of the sliding plate (20) is supported by a center reinforcing rail (22) configured to prevent the sliding plate (20) from sagging.