Abstract: The foot pedal lock comprising a swing arm rotatably mounted within a support allows a foot pedal of a hi-hat or other instrument to be quickly and easily locked in position. In one embodiment, the foot pedal lock is attached to the front portion of a foot pedal. The swing arm may be rotated forward such that its locking member or members contact a retaining structure or similar structure attached to the foot pedal's stand. The contact between the swing arm and the retaining structure secure the foot pedal in place. The foot pedal may be unlocked by depressing the foot pedal further so that a arm biasing device may retract the swing arm when to unlock the foot pedal.

Abstract: A high-hat cymbal fine adjustment device is disclosed comprising an assembly of an outer vertical shaft or sleeve with an inner vertical shaft or sleeve to allow fine adjustment of the position of the lower cymbal with respect to the upper cymbal. Each shaft has threads machined into its inner or outer surface respectively so that by rotation of the upper inner shaft with respect to the upper outer sleeve, the distance between cymbals may be set precisely and rapidly, and adjustments made in the course of performance if desired. Incorporation of a locking ring secures the positions of the components so that they do not move due to vibration during performance or use.