Abstract: A device for playing a stringed musical instrument comprises (a) a handle-like member to be gripped by a hand of a user; and ((b) a plectrum holder of a mechanically connectable to the handle-like member. The plectrum holder is configured for releasably clamping a plectrum. The receptacle comprises a resilient receptacle having a cavity for receiving said plectrum therewithin configured for receiving and snugly fitting the plectrum. The holder is resiliently connected to said handle-like member.

Abstract: A device for playing a stringed musical instrument comprises (a) a handle-like member to be gripped by a hand of a user; and ((b) a plectrum holder of a mechanically connectable to the handle-like member. The plectrum holder is configured for releasably clamping a plectrum. The receptacle comprises a resilient receptacle having a cavity for receiving said plectrum therewithin configured for receiving and snugly fitting the plectrum. The holder is resiliently connected to said handle-like member.

Abstract: A device for playing a stringed musical instrument comprises (a) a handle-like member to be gripped by a hand of a user; (b) a plectrum; and (c) a holder of said plectrum mechanically connected to the aforesaid member. The holder is configured for releasably fixating said plectrum therewithin. The plectrum holder is pivotally connected to the member such that an axis of rotation is in a plane of the plectrum and substantially parallel to instrument strings.

Abstract: A plectrum holding device for playing the guitar or the like string musical instruments comprises a handle-like casing unit (12, 14, 16) configured to be gripped by the player, with a mounting (18) for attaching a plectrum (20) in an operable playing position. Body portion (12) is provided with controls such as switching pad (22) with push buttons (24) and trackball (26), for remotely operating a variety of musical devices (A, B, C, D) such as synthesizers, VCRs, multi-effect producers, etc. In the example illustrated, the push buttons (24) and the trackball (26) are accessible by the thumb of the user, adapted to actuate infrared emitters (28, 29, 30).

Abstract: A plectrum holding device for playing the guitar and the like string musical instruments, comprising an elongated body member (12), a butt-like rear member (14) mounted to one end of the body member (12) and configured to rest against the thumb root of the player, a trigger-like front member (16) mounted to the other end of the body member (12) and configured to be gripped by a forefinger phalanxankle of the player; and a mounting (18) for plectrum (20) in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of rear and front members (14; 16) within reach of the player's thumb on one side and the tip of the player's forefinger on the other side of the plectrum mounting (18).