Abstract: A magnetic harmonica cradle having a fixed support surface that has been magnetized so as to securely hold a harmonica on the support surface when played without hands. An anterior raised lip is associated with the support surface and is configured to prevent the harmonica from slipping away from the mouth of the musician. A preferred magnetic cradle also permits the musician to grasp the harmonica in place, such as with a cupping motion for modulating the sound, or in a picking up motion for dismounting and/or exchanging the harmonica without the necessity for a mechanical release or latching mechanism which would slow the process or require tools and additional adjustment.

Abstract: A stationary base with at least two door shrouds extending from a tower portion. The tower portion has at least one groove communicating with a groove guide. An actuating housing is attached to the groove guide and connected to at least one force member positioned between the base and the actuating housing. At least one containment door is positioned in a door groove adjacent each door shroud. Each containment door communicates with the actuating housing with at least one guide pin positioned in a guide slot of each containment door, the guide slot being angled at a predetermined angle to translate vertical movement of the actuating housing to horizontal movement of each containment door.

Abstract: A magnetic harmonica cradle having a fixed support surface that has been magnetized so as to securely hold a harmonica on the support surface when played without hands. An anterior raised lip is associated with the support surface and is configured to prevent the harmonica from slipping away from the mouth of the musician. A preferred magnetic cradle also permits the musician to grasp the harmonica in place, such as with a cupping motion for modulating the sound, or in a picking up motion for dismounting and/or exchanging the harmonica without the necessity for a mechanical release or latching mechanism which would slow the process or require tools and additional adjustment.

Abstract: A device structured to support a harmonica and a microphone. The device includes a base, a microphone retainer secured to the base, and a harmonica securement mechanism secured to the base adjacent the microphone retainer.

Abstract: A supporting frame and magnetic cradle for playing a harmonica hands-free, the frame providing two positions: a “playing” position for rigidly supporting the harmonica in proximity to the mouth and an “at-rest” position for retaining the harmonica within reach but out of the way. The frame provides means for pivoting the harmonica between the two positions and a memory hinge feature so that, once adjusted, the preferred playing position is reliably recovered at each use. A magnetic lock is used to secure the harmonica to its playing cradle, unexpectedly improving the sound quality. Multiple harmonicas may be magnetically exchanged in and out of the cradle, permitting the musician to quickly and flexibly change keys, timbre, or add tremolo, for example, during a performance. The frame does not interfere with simultaneous performance with other instruments, such as guitar or microphone, and thus finds use for a soloist musician.

Abstract: Provided is a hands-free harmonica mounting system and method of use designed as a live performance tool with several advantages not provided by commercially available hands-free harmonica holding devices. The present system and method allows musicians to play one instrument with their hands such as guitar, drums, keyboards, etc., while simultaneously playing hands-free harmonica through an electrically amplified audio system. It is further designed to facilitate consistent sound input and air trajectories from the harmonica to the microphone to prevent plosives. The system and method also provide fast and secure attachment, removal, and re-attachment of the harmonica to a simple bracket structure that is easily attached and removed from a standard microphone, all without any moving parts and without the use of any tools. The system and method further provide effortless transitions between singing and harmonica playing using a single microphone.

Abstract: Provided is a hands-free harmonica mounting system and method of use designed as a live performance tool with several advantages not provided by commercially available hands-free harmonica holding devices. The present system and method allows musicians to play one instrument with their hands such as guitar, drums, keyboards, etc., while simultaneously playing hands-free harmonica through an electrically amplified audio system. It is further designed to facilitate consistent sound input and air trajectories from the harmonica to the microphone to prevent plosives. The system and method also provide fast and secure attachment, removal, and re-attachment of the harmonica to a simple bracket structure that is easily attached and removed from a standard microphone, all without any moving parts and without the use of any tools. The system and method further provide effortless transitions between singing and harmonica playing using a single microphone.

Abstract: Provided is a hands-free harmonica mounting system and method of use designed as a live performance tool with several advantages not provided by commercially available hands-free harmonica holding devices. The present system and method allows musicians to play one instrument with their hands such as guitar, drums, keyboards, etc., while simultaneously playing hands-free harmonica through an electrically amplified audio system. It is further designed to facilitate consistent sound input and air trajectories from the harmonica to the microphone to prevent plosives. The system and method also provide fast and secure attachment, removal, and re-attachment of the harmonica to a simple bracket structure that is easily attached and removed from a standard microphone, all without any moving parts and without the use of any tools. The system and method further provide effortless transitions between singing and harmonica playing using a single microphone.

Abstract: A supporting frame and magnetic cradle for playing a harmonica hands-free, the frame providing two positions: a “playing” position for rigidly supporting the harmonica in proximity to the mouth and an “at-rest” position for retaining the harmonica within reach but out of the way. The frame provides means for pivoting the harmonica between the two positions and a memory hinge feature so that, once adjusted, the preferred playing position is reliably recovered at each use. A magnetic lock is used to secure the harmonica to its playing cradle, unexpectedly improving the sound quality. Multiple harmonicas may be magnetically exchanged in and out of the cradle, permitting the musician to quickly and flexibly change keys, timbre, or add tremolo, for example, during a performance. The frame does not interfere with simultaneous performance with other instruments, such as guitar or microphone, and thus finds use for a soloist musician.

Abstract: Provided is a hands-free harmonica mounting system and method of use designed as a live performance tool with several advantages not provided by commercially available hands-free harmonica holding devices. The present system and method allows musicians to play one instrument with their hands such as guitar, drums, keyboards, etc., while simultaneously playing hands-free harmonica through an electrically amplified audio system. It is further designed to facilitate consistent sound input and air trajectories from the harmonica to the microphone to prevent plosives. The system and method also provide fast and secure attachment, removal, and re-attachment of the harmonica to a simple bracket structure that is easily attached and removed from a standard microphone, all without any moving parts and without the use of any tools. The system and method further provide effortless transitions between singing and harmonica playing using a single microphone.

Abstract: An adjustable, adaptable, hands-free harmonica holder for suspending a harmonica from an existing stand, providing a new method for a performer to play the harmonica while simultaneously playing other instruments. The holder comprising an attachment mechanism for securing the subject apparatus to a stand, adjustable arm or arms extending from said attachment mechanism to support the harmonica, a platform to which the harmonica is mouted, and a sound baffle, said sound baffle being adaptable to both deflect and isolate voice and harmonica sounds.

Abstract: An adjustable, adaptable, hands-free harmonica holder for suspending a harmonica from an existing stand, providing a new method for a performer to play the harmonica while simultaneously playing other instruments. The holder comprising an attachment mechanism for securing the subject apparatus to a stand, adjustable arm or arms extending from said attachment mechanism to support the harmonica, a platform to which the harmonica is mounted, and a sound baffle, said sound baffle being adaptable to both deflect and isolate voice and harmonica sounds.

Abstract: The blade-holder (3,4) for a harmonica according to the invention supporting at least one vibrating tonal blade (301, 401) comprises air-tightness means formed by side walls (301 L, 401 L) and an end wall (301 E, 401 E) extending in the continuation of the side faces and of the corresponding end face of the window through which the free part of the tonal blade concerned (301, 401) oscillates.

Abstract: A musical instrument having a displacement member that is operable to vary sounds, thereby offering a wide variety of musical performances. A box-shaped sound generation unit accommodated in the inside of a musical instrument body generates a sound in response to any one of performance operators being operated. At least part of a displacement member provided for displacement relative to the musical instrument body is always disposed within the inside of the musical instrument body. When an operating section is operated to cause the displacement member to be displaced as a sound is generated from the sound generation unit, the sound varies according to the displacement of the displacement member.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus which enables a harmonica to be removably attached to a string instrument such as a guitar without having to modify the physical aspects of the guitar and which retains the harmonica so that it can be immediately located and grasped into a playing condition so that a musician can play the guitar or other string instrument, immediately switch to playing the harmonica, and then return the harmonica to its location on the guitar and continue to play the guitar. More broadly defined, the present invention includes the concept of removably retaining a first musical instrument to a second musical instrument by a magnet.

Abstract: This invention allows for easy field-customization of mainstream and exotic electronic musical instruments, in isolation or in support of the easy creation of aggregated instruments. The invention further facilitates entirely new manufacturing, marketing, and sales paradigms permitting a broad range of open industry development and commerce, thus making an individual musician's creation of new exotic instrument arrangements an economically viable sector for both mass manufacturing and the niche cottage industry. New opportunities are provided for the creation of multiple-vendor standardizations, multiple-vendor manufacturing, multiple-vendor competitive features, etc. while offering the music equipment user and music industry as a whole access to an extensive range of instrument customization, diversification, and education. The principles of the invention thus create a rich environment for instrument, user, feature, music, and market.

Abstract: The present invention is a harmonica horn that can be releasably mounted to a harmonica. The invention includes a bell or horn portion, a sound chamber, and a means for releasably mounting the harmonica. Each note of the harmonica, when played, results in air moving in the sound chamber, yet the harmonica horn and the harmonica remain stationary relative to each other.

Abstract: A carrier for holding a bass drum with two first connection mechanisms and one second connection mechanism. The second connection mechanism includes a connection member, which is arranged on the bass drum, and a slide member, which is arranged on the carrier. The distal end of the slide member is engaged with the connection member. Each first connection mechanism includes a hook receptacle, which is arranged on the bass drum and open in a downward direction, and a hook, which is arranged on the carrier and inserted in the receptacle.

Abstract: An improved comb for a harmonica including one or more check valves mounted within the comb for improving performance and tonality and simplifying construction. The use of check valves mounted over valve slots has been previously disclosed as a method of increasing the musical range and volume of the instrument. This invention incorporates check valves but locates them within the comb of the harmonica. By placing all the check valves within the comb, construction of the harmonica is greatly simplified, air loss between various components is greatly decreased, and check valves are removed from close proximity with reeds thereby decreasing interference with the reeds, increasing volume and performance, and increasing the resonance of overtones.

Abstract: Harmonica structures designed for enhancing harmonica play are disclosed. In one aspect, a reed comb is provided with a common bridge having reeds formed integrally therewith. The reed plate has a plurality of reed slots formed therein and is adapted to receive the reeds of the reed comb into corresponding slots formed in the reed plate. A stepped portion formed in the reed plate is adapted to receive a reed of the reed comb therein to permit substantial encasement of the reed within the reed slot. A key benefit of this arrangement is to resist leakage of air between the reed plate and the flanks of the reed during harmonica play. The reed plate can also include a first stepped portion upon which the roots of the reeds are positioned and a second stepped portion positioned adjacent to the tips of the reeds. Other structures are disclosed that include a radiused surface formed on a portion of the reed or on the surface of the reed slot in which the reed is positioned.

Abstract: A vessel-shaped flute has a body and a captive cap. The cap is pivotally attached to the body with a pivot pin. A through hole is defined through the pivot pin. Consequently, the cap can cover the mouthpiece and all of the finger holes when the vessel-shaped flute is not in use. Protection is provided to the mouthpiece and finger holes to prevent them from being damaged or getting dirty. In addition, a cord can be threaded through the through hole. The user can wear the vessel-shaped flute as a necklace. The use and the decorative effect of the vessel-shaped flute are improved.

Abstract: A new harmonica holding device for holding a plurality of harmonicas on a user. The inventive device includes a neck member having an arcuate portion and a pair of spaced apart elongate arms extending from the arcuate portion. Extending from the terminal end of each arm of the neck members is a rod. Mounted to each one of the rods is a mount member having a center and a plurality of spokes radially extending outwards the from the center. Each of the spokes of each mount member has a clip member which is adapted for holding an end of a harmonica.

Abstract: A harmonica holder that has multiple sides, with clips that hold a harmonica securely to each side of the holder, so that a musician may play a harmonica without use of his hands. The musician can quickly change harmonicas by rotating the harmonica holder by hand or by use of a motor that can be operated by a footswitch. The harmonica holder has a microphone inside, for amplifying the sound of the harmonica being played, this microphone is controlled by a volume control/on-off switch. Sympathetically vibrating strings assist in the resonance of the harmonicas, these strings are secured inside the harmonica holder, and can be adjusted from the outside of the harmonica holder with a friction tuning peg. The harmonica holder has a standard bracket that enables it to be mounted on a standard microphone stand.

Abstract: A holder adapted to be worn by a musician and adapted for supporting a harp to permit hands-free playing of the harp. The holder includes a supporting section comprising a pair of arms adapted for positioning in front of and at opposite sides of the musician's face. A harp supporting member extends between the outer ends of the arms and is adapted to support the harp adjacent the musician's mouth. A shoulder-engaging section is pivotally attached at the opposite ends of these arms and a first adjusting means enables adjustment of the relative positions of the outer end and the opposite end of each arm. A second adjusting means enables adjustment of the position of the shoulder-engaging section relative to the position of the opposite ends of the supporting section.

Abstract: A multiple harmonica holder for supporting a plurality of harmonicas from the neck and shoulders of a musician. The multiple harmonica holder includes a harmonica holder device and a support for positioning the harmonicas such that they are accessible for playing at any given time without the use of the musician's hands.

Abstract: A free standing harmonica holder designed to fit onto a microphone stand thus leaving the musicians hands free to play other instruments. Consisting of a means to attach the unit to a microphone stand by the use of common microphone threads 94. A way to hold a standard microphone 12 by employing a U-bolt 96 and U-bolt nuts 63. A way to hold one or more harmonicas by means of harp holding plates 40 and compression springs 46. A means to quickly change from one harmonica to another by utilizing a pivot point 100 at the back end of the tapered sound chamber 20.

Abstract: The holder comprises a base adapted to be attached to associated apparatus such as a neck harness and two struts extending from the base and shaped and oriented to hold a harmonica by its ends. The holder fits snugly around the harmonica and the structure from the base to the structure which holds the harmonica approaches the harmonica through a narrow lateral space at the center of the back of the harmonica to enable cupping of the musician's hands around the harmonica.

Abstract: Dual harmonica arrays and dual harmonica receptacles are provided, facilitating the playing of dual diatonic, chord and bass harmonicas. The harmonicas are maintained in a lower forward position and an upper rear position which are readily reversible.

Abstract: A harmonica support clamp which attaches any standard harmonica to any standard vocalist-type stand-held microphone. Which harmonica support clamp comprising a hollow, one-piece extruded plastic body open at both ends and with two juxtaposed harmonica-clamping edges; each of which harmonica-clamping edges extends the length of an attached clamping side wall and is formed simultaneously with and as a part of the associated clamping side wall; and between which harmonica-clamping edges a harmonica is receivable. Each clamping side wall is a continuation of a common central base wall.

Abstract: A chromatic harmonica having a boom mounted yoke for supporting the harmonica in front of the user, a solenoid mounted on one arm of the yolk for moving the valve actuator of the harmonica and a foot-operated switch for energizing the solenoid depending upon whether the harmonica is to produce sharp or flat tones.

Abstract: A harmonica holder and shroud comprising a base plate and a parallel movable, spring-biased bar, together forming a clamp to grip a harmonica between them in position directly in front of a microphone, as determined by an insulated backstop. A leather shroud is folded over each bar and extends rearward therefrom over and under the microphone so that both harmonica and microphone are enclosed or shrouded together. A sleeve clamp secures the ends of the shrouds, as well as a rearwardly extending support for the base plate, to the microphone to hold the harmonica and shrouds in place.

Abstract: An electric mouth organ holder containing a microphone therewithin and comprising an outer shell upon which are supported radially outwardly projecting harmonicas and a central core section rotatable with respect to said outer shell. The harmonicas are rotatably juxtaposed adjacent to said central core section as desired with individual harmonicas of different keys or types being thereby operatively associated with said microphone.

Abstract: A holder for a harmonica comprising a pole mounted on a floor stand, a harmonica seat removably secured to the top of the pole and a pressure bar to releasably clamp a harmonica against the seat. A wind shield extends behind and above the seat to prevent respiratory sounds from reaching a microphone positioned immediately behind and below the wind shield, but an opening in the wind shield aligned with the harmonica enables the pickup of harmonica tones. A flexible screen extends between the pressure bar and the upper portion of the wind shield to block nasal respiratory sounds.