Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention 1) holds percussion mallets for transportation or storage, 2) converts any concert music stand or desk into a trap table for holding mallets and small percussion instruments such as tambourines, triangles, and claves thereon, and 3) provides a pocketed surface disposed below the surface of the music desk to hold mallets in an easily accessible manner. The upper portion of the trap bag has a sleeve which slips over the shelf or edge of the music desk, securing the trap bag to the desk. A padded portion rests on the surface of the desk to sustain small percussion instruments and mallets. The stick or mallet holding segment hangs below the desk to contain the mallets in a performance ready posture for the percussionist. When the performance is over, the trap bag is lifted off the edge of the desk and closed for easy transit or storage.

Abstract: A music stand comprising a folding base having a clamp, a two-part vertical post, a music desk support attached to the two-part vertical post by a clamp, and a music desk attached to the music desk support.

Abstract: A wind instrument stand which can be assembled and dissasembled, including a peg stand base, a hinged back plate, and a music stand attachment device. The hinged back plate and attachment device permit adjustable attachment of the instrument stand to the upright support of a music stand. A removable bi-peg adapter adapts the peg stand base for use with two additional instruments. Peg adapters fit on the base and the bi-peg adapter, allowing use of the wind instrument stand with one or more wind instruments.

Abstract: This invention comprises an apparatus for the safe temporary storage of a string instrument and a bow. The string instrument holder is attached to the desk of a music stand by means of an attachment clamp which can be adjusted to accommodate varying thicknesses of music stand desks. The string instrument is then hung by its scroll from two curved support members, The bow for a string instrument is hung by its flog from an additional curved support section extending from one of the curved support members holding the string instrument.

Abstract: An insert for a chinrest for a violin or viola is disclosed for providing the chinrest with a contoured shape to conform to the shape of a performer's chin and jaw. The insert comprises a volume of malleable material capable of retaining an imprint of the performer's chin. The insert is secured to the chinrest and covered with a soft absorbent material. The method of utilizing the insert to modify existing chinrests is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a folder of the type used for carrying sheets of material and being adaptable for displaying the sheets, there is provided a folder having a pair of panels joining together and being foldable at a center of the folder. Each panel has a pocket portion for storing the sheets of material and a foldable ledge means for displaying the sheets when the folder is in an open position. The folder is also provided with bands for supporting the folder on the hand of a user and means for displaying the folder in an open position on substantially flat surfaces.

Abstract: A device to clean and lubricate valves of a musical instrument, such as a trumpet. There is a casing having a pair of openings, one opening having a peripheral cleaning pad, and the other a peripheral lubricating pad. The valve is selectively inserted in both openings for cleaning and lubricating.

Abstract: A musical instrument support stand, adapted for storage substantially entirely within the hollow end of the musical instrument during periods of non-use, is comprised of a base including a tripod, a post secured at one end to the base and having a free distal end for projection within the interior of the musical instrument, and a musical instrument support received on the post and adjustable over the length thereof, wherein the outer geometry of the instrument support is complementary to the inner geometry of the musical instrument whereby the latter may be received by the former and supported thereon.

Abstract: A device to extend the support area of a music stand, where the music stand comprises a lower horizontally extending support member having a support flange to engage the lower edge of music sheets, an upstanding central main support bar, and a plurality of collapsible support struts. The present invention comprises a separate upper support section adapted to be mounted to the central support bar and having two laterally extending upper arms. There are a pair of extension wings slide mounted to the stand, with each wing having a lower flange and retaining portion engaging the lower support member of the stand, and an upper retaining portion engaging a related one of the support arms. The two extension wings can be moved toward one another to a middle position, and can be moved slideably to an extended position to provide increased support area. In a second embodiment, the stand is adapted to be mounted from a table top.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted to a conventional music stand to hold sheet music to the back panel of the stand. The device has a mounting portion comprising upper and lower hinge connected mounting flanges that grip the support flange of the music stand. The device has a transparent retaining arm connected to the upper mounting flange and extending upwardly therefrom to engage the sheet music with moderate pressure. A spring clip is positioned over the mounting portion to cause firm gripping action.

Abstract: A pair of extension members especially adapted to be slidably affixed to the book support member of a music stand of conventional construction. The extension panels comprise a back support panel and a lower support flange generally perpendicular thereto upon which may be supported sheet music. Each extension panel has provided thereon a plurality of retaining members, each defining a retaining groove which slidably engage the music stand. There is an upper retaining member defining an upper retaining groove which engages the upper horizontal edge portion of the back panel of a music stand, a first lower retaining member defining a first lower retaining groove which engages the support flange of a music stand, and a second lower retaining member defining a second lower retaining groove which engages the lower horizontal edge portion of the back panel of a music stand. There is an indicating means to indicate full extension of the extension panels.