Abstract: The drum system has a floor tom, a bass drum, a tom-tom, a snare drum, legs, rods, attachment tools, first and second brackets, and the like. The floor tom is set with a drumhead facing upward, and the bass drum is set with a drumhead facing downward, via the three rods and the first and second brackets. The floor tom is set above the bass drum with a space therebetween via the three rods and the first and second brackets.

Abstract: A percussion instrument includes at least one pad and a support frame supporting the pad. The support frame includes a central vertical frame, a left vertical frame located in a left rear direction of the central vertical frame when viewed from the player side, a right vertical frame located in a right rear direction of the central vertical frame when viewed from the player side, a left transverse frame extending between the central vertical frame and the left vertical frame and connecting the central vertical frame with the left vertical frame, and a right transverse frame extending between the central vertical frame and the right vertical frame and connecting the central vertical frame with the right vertical frame.

Abstract: A drumstick holder, comprising: a member providing a surface; one or more retaining members (for example clips arranged to grip a drumstick) arranged to prevent or restrict free movement of a drumstick across the surface; a plurality of protrusions from the member; wherein the drumstick holder is adapted for fitting to a rim of a drum or further comprises means for fitting the member to a rim of a drum (for example a clamp); and when the drumstick holder is fitted to a drum rim, each respective protrusion engages a drum at a different respective position around a circumference of a drum rim. The surface may be substantially planar. The drum may be a bass drum.

Abstract: In some aspects, a musical percussion support stand includes a stand tube, legs that are configured to be deployed perpendicular to the stand tube in supporting arrangement and a set of two or more height adjustable foot elements. The height adjustable foot elements include a body with at least one rest surface and a first recess. The first recess is configured to receive a leg, with a central axis of the first recess substantially parallel to a horizontal central axis of the body. The body has a first position and a second position relative to a central axis of the leg. In the first position, the rest surface may be disposed on a supporting surface for supporting the stand, with the leg relatively more spaced above the supporting surface than in the second position.

Abstract: In some aspects, a musical percussion instrument includes a musical drum having a generally cylindrical musical drum body and a sound generating surface secured to an upper end of the drum body by multiple drum lugs and a drum mounting clamp mounted to one drum lug of the multiple drum lugs for releasable mounting of a mounting rod to the drum body. The drum mounting clamp includes a mounting base for mounting upon the musical drum body. The mounting base has a mounting rod recess and a securement element to secure the drum clamp to a mounting rod, arranging the musical drum body relative to the mounting rod.

Abstract: A support for musical instruments, especially marching percussion instruments such as multi-tenor sets, which uses a gravitating pivot to align the instrument in the proper orientation. The support simplifies and speeds the mounting of the instrument to a support stand. The support provides for interesting visual effects when desired by allowing the instrument to be easily spun around a vertical axis. The support is adaptable to different combinations of multi-tenor drum sets, such as doubles, triples, tri-toms, and quads.

Abstract: A musical drum support stand which supports a musical drum and suspends it off the ground or floor surface. The support stand includes a base section that defines an opening and a first member typically ring-shaped and a spaced-apart second member also typically ring-shaped situated below the first member. A plurality of spaced-apart brace support members are provided to join the first member to the second member with each of the brace support members being alternatively curved in concave-convex relation and adapted for detachably receiving and securely gripping the drum shell's base section and holding it in suspension off the ground.

Abstract: A musical drum support stand which supports a musical drum and suspends it off the ground or floor surface. The support stand includes a base section that defines an opening and a first member typically ring-shaped and a spaced-apart second member also typically ring-shaped situated below the first member. A plurality of spaced-apart brace support members are provided to join the first member to the second member with each of the brace support members being alternatively curved in concave-convex relation and adapted for detachably receiving and securely gripping the drum shell's base section and holding it in suspension off the ground.

Abstract: To provide a musical instrument holding angle adjusting apparatus and a musical instrument holder including the same, which involve small number of components and which are simply structured. With the musical instrument holding angle adjusting apparatus, not only the top to bottom tilt angle but also the axial rotation angle can be adjusted, and excellent operability is exhibited. Even more, excellent durability is exhibited without incurring impairment of the function even through a long period of use. Further, the tilt angle and the rotation angle having undergone adjustment and setting can be retained with a strong force.

Abstract: A tom holder has a holder body, a pivoting member supported pivotably with respect to the holder body, and a rod, which projects from the pivoting member with the tom fixed to the rod. The tom holder has a pair of openings located at opposed positions. The tom holder is configured to be usable in either a first mode, in which the rod projects from the first opening, and a second mode, in which the rod projects from the second opening.

Abstract: A snare drum kick stand having a base having at least one slot, with a front cradle is supported by front uprights fixably attached to the base, and a rear cradle supported by rear uprights attached to a rear cross bar; attached to the rear cross bar is at least one releasable fastener that slidably attaches to the at least one slot in the base; the front cradle has attached to it an end stop with at least one nub suitable for engaging the rim of a snare drum, and the rear cradle has a rear end stop; fixably attached to the base is a spur mounting plate and at least one spur is adjustably attached to the mounting plate with at least one spur fastener.

Abstract: A percussion instrument includes at least one pad and a support frame supporting the pad. The support frame includes a central vertical frame, a left vertical frame located in a left rear direction of the central vertical frame when viewed from the player side, a right vertical frame located in a right rear direction of the central vertical frame when viewed from the player side, a left transverse frame extending between the central vertical frame and the left vertical frame and connecting the central vertical frame with the left vertical frame, and a right transverse frame extending between the central vertical frame and the right vertical frame and connecting the central vertical frame with the right vertical frame. The at least one pad is connected with the central vertical frame.

Abstract: A steplessly adjustable cymbal locating device includes a housing having a first receiving space and a notch; a rotating mechanism having a second receiving space and being clamped in the first receiving space with the housing vertically rotatable relative to the rotating mechanism; a rotating pole partially clamped in the second receiving space with the rotating mechanism horizontally rotatable relative thereto; a fixed pole fixedly assembled to one side of the housing; and an adjustable locking subassembly extended into the housing and the rotating mechanism for selectively pressing the housing, the rotating mechanism and the rotating pole against one another to an immovably state or loosening them from one another to allow stepless adjustment of the locating device in two axis directions. Thus, a cymbal mounted on either the rotating or the fixed pole can be adjusted to any horizontal orientation and vertical angle according to a user's need.

Abstract: A bass drum lifter is provided with a drum connection member, a pedal connection member including a lift portion, and a long screw for rotationally connecting the pedal connection member and the drum connection member to each other. The pedal connection member is rotational around the axis of the long screw between a storage position in the vicinity of a shell of a bass drum and a use position at which the bass drum is lifted up by the lift portion. The long screw is arranged in the vicinity of the shell and in the vicinity of the batter head.

Abstract: A drum stand includes a center pipe, a fixed collar, a first movable collar, a second movable collar, legs, and stays. The fixed collar is secured to the lower end of the center pipe. The first movable collar and the second movable collar are slidably fitted to the center pipe. Legs of a first type are pivotally coupled to the first movable collar. A leg of a second type is pivotally coupled to the second movable collar. Stays of a first type are pivotally coupled to the second movable collar. A stay of a second type is pivotally coupled to the fixed collar.

Abstract: A body-supportable musical-instrument carrier, comprises a rigid frame substantially conforming to shoulder and upper back regions of a user; a belly plate; first mounting members mountable on the belly plate for securing the belly plate to the rigid frame; and second mounting members mountable on the belly plate for securing the musical instrument to the body-supportable musical-instrument carrier. The second mounting members are a pair of J-rods having a first end portion mounted to the belly plate and a second end portion defined by a compound bend. In other words, the first ends of each J-rod lies in a different plane than the plane of the second ends. Additionally, the J-rods have a broader contact area against the drum for better stability compared to traditional support rods.

Abstract: An instrument carrier is disclosed for supporting one or more drums without using traditional “J” rods components. The carrier uses sliders that eliminate the interference with the user's legs and more particularly the user's thighs and provides a more natural stride of the user. The drum mounting structure is repositioned or translated on the sliders. The carrier allows the drum to be rigidly mounted in a variety of positions relative to the user. The cantilevered weight of the drum(s) rotates the drum or drum array to lock the drum(s) into a vertical or horizontal slots or saddle. In another embodiment a bridge extends from the carrier to a single post or tube to support a slidably mounted single drum. The structure also eliminates the necessity of a structurally rigid fixed abdomen plate and allows for use of a flexible and conforming abdomen plate.

Abstract: A tilter for a stand, in particular a cymbal stand, comprises two elements being movable relative to each other, a connecting means connecting the moveable elements to each other, a locking means for reversibly fixing the position of the movable elements with respect to each other, as well as at least one friction means arranged between the movable elements. In a fixed position of the locking means, the friction means is in frictional contact with a peripheral surface of at least one of the movable elements.

Abstract: A drum supporting component is provided for maintaining the legs of a drum or cymbal elevated from an underlying support surface. The elevation positioning decouples the legs from the underlying surface and increases the amount of sound generated from the drum or cymbal.

Abstract: A tom holder has a holder body, a pivoting member supported pivotally with respect to the holder body, and a rod, which projects from the pivoting member with the tom fixed to the rod. The tom holder has a pair of openings located at opposed positions. The tom holder is configured to be usable in either a first mode, in which the rod projects from the first opening, and a second mode, in which the rod projects from the second opening.

Abstract: A floor tom-tom is mounted on three floor tom-tom legs via three tom-tom mounting devices. Each tom-tom mounting device is composed of a memory lock and a floor tom-tom bracket located on the memory lock. The tom-tom mounting device is configured to be capable of fixing the floor tom-tom bracket to the memory lock.

Abstract: A tom-tom supporting device includes a bracket, a first arm having a plurality of first supporting portions for supporting an upper hoop, and a second arm having a second supporting portion for supporting a lower hoop. Two of the first supporting portions provided at ends of the first arm are each located near one of two intersection points at which a diameter of a batter head, which is perpendicular to a vertical plane containing an axis of a shell and an axis of the second arm, intersects the upper hoop.

Abstract: A spiked leg includes a first leg part and a second leg part, which are leg members, and a stopper fixed to a distal end of the second leg part. The stopper includes a stopper main body, a spike holder, and a spike. In the stopper main body, a part of the stopper main body is located between a first longitudinal hole and a second longitudinal hole. Due to this, the proximal end of the spike is arranged apart from a distal end of the second leg part when the second leg part and the spike are assembled onto the stopper.

Abstract: Drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type carrier or a T-bar carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid light material such as plastic or a light metal such as magnesium, aluminum or titanium. The carrier has a vest or belly plate, shoulder supports, and back bar and the shoulder supports are removable and/or adjustable. The supporting elements are of rod, tube, pipe or tubular construction. Special padding may be included on the shoulder supports, belly plate portion and other parts where cushioning is needed. The hardware may be universally adjustable.

Abstract: A drum stand stabilizing assembly, generally intended for marching percussion instruments such as snare drums. The invention uses a lateral support to hold the weight of the instrument in multiple locations, a post or posts to stabilize the instrument in the proper position, and a mating receiver mounted to the instrument to allow for assembly of the complete support structure. The assembly provides for a stable support structure and maintains the instrument in the proper orientation for practice or performance. The assembly provides for fast and simple mounting of the instrument.

Abstract: A support for musical instruments, especially marching percussion instruments such as multi-tenor sets, which uses a gravitating pivot to align the instrument in the proper orientation. The support simplifies and speeds the mounting of the instrument to a support stand. The support provides for interesting visual effects when desired by allowing the instrument to be easily spun around a vertical axis. The support is adaptable to different combinations of multi-tenor drum sets, such as doubles, triples, tri-toms, and quads.

Abstract: This invention relates to a musical instrument, specifically a frame cajon comprising a cuboid frame with structural surfaces on the top and bottom that completely support the weight of the player allowing multiple playable sides to be attached for the percussionist. Two of the sides are further partitioned to produce a high and low pitched tone. Where a raspier tone is desired, snare wires are strung vertically between top and bottom horizontal members of the frame. The vertical members on each side of the snares are slightly concave to gently engage the snares with the playing surface. One side has a 16? drum head mounted for playing, resonance, and tuning the cajon. The cajon is raised a minimum of two and a half inches on casters or by other means to acoustically decouple the cajon from the floor to improve tone and clarity.

Abstract: A support structure for a percussion instrument has a support member configured to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, and provide stability during performance. The entire percussion instrument and a portion or all of the pedal device are elastically supported above the floor, on the support member through the first vibration isolating members. Vibrations from the percussion instrument member and the pedal device are dampened by the first vibration isolating members. The first vibration isolating members are provided between the support member and the percussion instrument member, to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, while the support member is stably supported on the floor surface.

Abstract: A percussion instrument holder that allows attachment to a user mounted carrier. The holder allows adjustment for positioning about the user, and pivoting of the holder to allow the holder to pivot or rotate up to allow the holder with instruments to fit a narrower space. The holder further allows for pivotal attachment of individual drums to link or pivot allowing the linked drums to articulate. The holder can also consist of members that allow a connected drum to move in horizontal position, angle, or height of the drum. A plurality of unique drum connecting members is disclosed that allow the connecting members to connect onto drum tension rods or on a drum lug. The plurality of connecting members can be fabricated from multiple pieces that can interconnectably be locked into position.

Abstract: A drum riser incorporating third party clamps and bars making one sturdy rack and riser combination. The third party clamps are attached to the riser by way of the clamp receivers. These receivers are placed in several locations to accommodate multiple configurations. The receivers are mounted by bolts to the riser making them removable so they can be moved to different locates on the riser. The risers small platform is achieved by mounting the rack out at an angle and attaching all components from the rack; allowing for the most space saving configuration possible. The riser can be manipulated to accommodate acoustic drums, electronic drums, and hand percussion. The height of the riser can be adjusted by interchanging the riser legs, which are available in varying heights. The riser is constructed of a rigid metal and welded together making a solid and durable unit.

Abstract: A marching drum assembly of the present invention includes a supporter, at least an engaging element, at least a drum body, and a carrier. The engaging element includes a first and a second clipper boards which are parallel to each other, and a clipper trough is formed therebetween to receive a board-shape frame of the supporter. The engaging element also has a positioning element which is able to pivot relatively to the second clipper board. The positioning element is able to be fixed to the first clipper board after being pivoted toward the first clipper board. Thus, the two clipper boards are clamped tightly. Besides, one of the clipper boards connects with the drum body, and the carrier is capable of bearing the supporter. Thereby, the drum can be positioned at any preferred position on the frame, and easy adjustment and fixation can be achieved.

Abstract: A quick-release cymbal felt locating device includes a base internally defining a cavity having a front opening, and provided with a first insert hole vertically extended through the cavity and a second insert hole horizontally extended through the cavity; a movable clamping element extending into the cavity via the front opening thereof, and provided with a first communicating hole corresponding to the first insert hole and a second communicating hole corresponding to the second insert hole; and a safety pin transversely extended through the second insert hole and the second communicating hole for restricting or allowing displacement of the movable clamping element relative to the safety pin and the cavity. The first communicating hole and the first insert hole together form a clamping mechanism, with which a user can quickly assemble or disassemble the quick-release cymbal felt locating device to or from a cymbal pole.

Abstract: A musical instrument with a hollow body is provided that has a top and a bottom, and at least one vertical baffle forming a meandering path within the hollow body of the musical instrument between the top and bottom of the hollow body. The hollow body of the musical instrument may further include a planer baffle located within the hollow body such that a separation chamber created therewith separates the soundboard of the musical instrument from the meandering path and the planer baffle maintains the volume of the meandering path such that the at least one vertical baffle does not interfere with vibration of the soundboard.

Abstract: A body-supportable musical-instrument carrier, comprises a rigid frame substantially conforming to shoulder and upper back regions of a user; a belly plate; first mounting members mountable on the belly plate for securing the belly plate to the rigid frame; and second mounting members mountable on the belly plate for securing the musical instrument to the body-supportable musical-instrument carrier. The second mounting members are a pair of J-rods having a first end portion mounted to the belly plate and a second end portion defined by a compound bend. In other words, the first ends of each J-rod lies in a different plane than the plane of the second ends. Additionally, the J-rods have a broader contact area against the drum for better stability compared to traditional support rods.

Abstract: A resilient isolation ring member is provided for reducing a transfer of energy from a percussion instrument to a support surface supporting a percussion instrument. The isolation ring member comprises a donut-shaped main body having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a central aperture provided in the donut-shaped main body, wherein the central aperture provided in the donut-shaped main body defines an hour-glass opening in the main body. The hour-glass opening is preferably tapered to have a smallest diameter at a central portion of the main body and larger diameters at a top and a bottom of the body. The combination of a support foot for a percussion instrument and a resilient isolation ring member reduces a transfer of energy from the percussion instrument to a support surface supporting the percussion instrument.

Abstract: A quick release coupling has a first component with an axial portion terminating in a shoulder defining an abutment surface. A second component has a collar with a cavity defining an internal abutment surface and having a lateral opening to permit the collar to be laterally slid onto the axial portion such that the internal abutment surface engages the abutment surface of the shoulder to inhibit axial separation of said first and second components. An axial bolt is displaceable into a position extending between the axial portion and the collar so as to inhibit lateral movement of the collar when the collar is positioned on the axial portion. In order to release the coupling, the bolt is retracted to permit lateral displacement of the collar and thereby release of the coupling.

Abstract: To provide a drum holding structure that does not impair the resonance feature or the sound quality that the drum originally possesses, that is free of occurrence of strains or twists in the drum constituents despite a long term of use, and that is excellent in terms of workability, and a drum held by the holding structure. A holding structure for fixing a drum 1 to a drum holding rod 9, in which an elongated plate-like holder member 3 extending circumferentially is held by, out of a plurality of bottom-side lugs 2 and 2A arranged on the bottom side of the drum 1, at least two successive prescribed bottom-side lugs 2A arranged circumferentially. The holder member 3 is provided with a bracket member 4 for the drum holding rod 9 to thereby hold the drum 1.

Abstract: A quick release coupling has a first component with an axial portion terminating in a shoulder defining an abutment surface. A second component has a collar with a cavity defining an internal abutment surface and having a lateral opening to permit the collar to be laterally slid onto the axial portion such that the internal abutment surface engages the abutment surface of the shoulder to inhibit axial separation of said first and second components. An axial bolt is displaceable into a position extending between the axial portion and the collar so as to inhibit lateral movement of the collar when the collar is positioned on the axial portion. In order to release the coupling, the bolt is retracted to permit lateral displacement of the collar and thereby release of the coupling.

Abstract: A drum coupling system is configured as a coupling system for coupling various marching drums such as a snare drum, a tenor drum, and a bass drum to marching carriers and drum stands for the various marching drums, respectively. In the drum coupling system, a coupling structure for the various marching drums to the respective marching carriers and a coupling structure for the various marching drums to the respective drum stands are the same.

Abstract: It is disclosed a device for dampening vibrations that ma propagate from a percussion instrument to percussion instrument stands comprising a mounting holder (3) for the percussion instrument, sad mounting holder (3) being anchored in an elastic/resilient and vibration-dampening material (2), said elastic/resilient and vibration-dampening material (2) being carried by a casing/sheath (4), said casing/sheath (4) being connected to or being attachable to a stand.

Abstract: A drum rug lays flat for a performance, and includes a rigid drum stop extending upwards from the front edge to prevent the bass drum from edging forward during a performance. The drum rug includes left and right flaps that can be releasably connected to drum rug left and right edges to form an enclosure, with the flaps forming the ends of the enclosure and the body of the drum rug forming the sides of the enclosure. Equipment can be placed in the enclosure for carrying, and the drum rug can be laid flat to support drums for performances.

Abstract: A connection assembly of the present invention is provided for connecting a drum shell to a support. The connection assembly includes at least two fixation pieces, a connection member, two positioning bolt and a clamp. The fixation pieces are fixed on the drum shell. The fixation pieces are fastened on the connection member along a horizontal direction and a horizontal direction by the positioning bolts and several tension rods. The clamp is disposed on the connection member. The clamp is used for being detachably connected to the support. As such, the drum assembled from the drum shell is stably supported by the connection assembly. Performance can be precisely provided.

Abstract: A drum stand includes a center pipe, a fixed collar, a first movable collar, a second movable collar, legs, and stays. The fixed collar is secured to the lower end of the center pipe. The first movable collar and the second movable collar are slidably fitted to the center pipe. Legs of a first type are pivotally coupled to the first movable collar. A leg of a second type is pivotally coupled to the second movable collar. Stays of a first type are pivotally coupled to the second movable collar. A stay of a second type is pivotally coupled to the fixed collar.

Abstract: One embodiment of a drum rack system device of the type having an octagonal rail member (1), has internal muffling or foam (2), attached to a clamping body (3), and is secured with a screw (4). The clamping body (3) is secured to a clamping arm (6) with a pin (5). The clamping body (3) contains housing for a swiveling t-nut (8). A tension rod (9) will pass through a concave washer (10). In addition, a cylinder (11) will pass through a hole in an easy locking lever (12) and the tension rod (9) will pass through and screw into the swiveling hardware (8). The completed assembly will clamp on to a round tube leg rack, allow height adjustability, and fold up with a flip of an easy locking lever. There is a raised-geared teeth (13) design on the top and bottom face of the clamp portions that will interlock at various and precise angles with other geared clamps. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: Described is a mounting system for acoustic musical instruments. The mounting system includes a central hub with three suspension arms extending thereform. Each extension arm having a proximal end connected with the central hub and a distal end having a gripper arm assembly. A lower support cushion and a gripper pad are connected with each gripper arm assembly, both of which are formed of neoprene. Thus, a user can position a drum hoop on the lower support cushions and use the gripper pads to secure the drum therebetween. In doing so, the mounting system provides a secure, rigid grip on the instrument for performance, while ensuring the instrument is undamaged and fits all types of counter hoops in popular use. Additionally, due to the neoprene, the mounting system allows the acoustic instrument to resonate (speak) in a more unrestricted manner with respect to the prior art.

Abstract: A drum coupling system is configured as a coupling system for coupling various marching drums such as a snare drum, a tenor drum, and a bass drum to marching carriers and drum stands for the various marching drums, respectively. In the drum coupling system, a coupling structure for the various marching drums to the respective marching carriers and a coupling structure for the various marching drums to the respective drum stands are the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support for a percussion instrument and, in particular, to a cymbal support device. The device includes a body having a base section, an intermediate neck section, and a cap section. A bore extends through the body along body central axis. The cap section is configured to selectively tilt or flex when a predetermined amount of force is applied thereto. In operation, the support device is mounted on a cymbal support pole at the desired vertical position, and the cymbal is placed on the body such that it is supported by the cap. In use, as the cymbal is engaged by a percussionist, the cap flexes with the movement of the cymbal.

Abstract: A convertible drum set is disclosed in the present invention. Said convertible drum set comprises modular sectional drums, quick attach and release mounts and attachment components. Said drum set can be converted into several permutations, for example upright cocktail drum set configuration or conventional horizontal configuration, used in different musical applications and venues.

Abstract: An add-on leg bracket for a suspended tom-tom prevents tom-tom from bouncing. The bracket consists of a main component that anchors the support leg, and two slotted arms that secure the bracket to the tom-tom. The face of the main component presents three openings: one centrally positioned opening leads to a conduit that receives the support leg; two openings positioned equidistantly from the central opening are threaded to accommodate screws that fasten the arms of the bracket to the main component. The outward facing side of the main component has a threaded opening that runs perpendicular to and pierces the support leg conduit. It receives a thumb screw fastening the support leg to the bracket. The arms are slotted with a closed track to accommodate thumb screws securing the arm to the main component and notched at one end to lock around tension lug on the tom-tom.

Abstract: A support structure for a percussion instrument has a support member configured to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, and provide stability during performance. The entire percussion instrument and a portion or all of the pedal device are elastically supported above the floor, on the support member through the first vibration isolating members. Vibrations from the percussion instrument member and the pedal device are dampened by the first vibration isolating members. The first vibration isolating members are provided between the support member and the percussion instrument member, to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, while the support member is stably supported on the floor surface.