Abstract: A pliable and resilient mounting grommet, forced into deployment in a cymbal aperture, is secured to a cymbal, rather than to the cymbal support rod, and includes a reduced diameter neck residing in the cymbal aperture. The cymbal and grommet may be removed as a unit from a support rod and placed on another support rod. A non-metal rigid washer may be permanently bonded to the bottom surface of the grommet to prevent the grommet from slipping down along the support rod. The grommet may be interiorly reinforced with strengthening material at the neck portion. A thumbscrew having a soft bottom portion may be used to tighten the cymbal in place.

Abstract: A drum and drum stand coupler comprises a first coupler and a second coupler that respectively surround the circumference of a drum shell at an upper side and a lower side. The first and second couplers have respectively an adjustment slot on the left and right sides run through by a transverse fastener to couple to a longitudinal fastener of a drum. The coupler also includes a distance adjustment means to couple longitudinally the first and second couplers. The distance adjustment means includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member that are coupled in an up and down manner and staggered on the outer side and inner side, and run through by at least one fastening element to be fastened together. Thus multiple drums with varying heights can mate drum shells with different specifications. The distance adjustment means also has a fixture to couple with a drum stand.

Abstract: A stand for a musical instrument is sturdy, durable and easy to construct. The stand supports a musical instrument, such as a guitar, in a substantially upright, readily accessible manner, yet the stand is easy to disassemble for ready transport or store in a low volume configuration. One embodiment of a stand includes a base for supporting a lower section of a musical instrument and a detachable neck that engages an upper section of the musical instrument. The base includes a front support rod, a back support rod spaced apart and extending parallel to the front support rod and a pair of side support rods extending between and connecting the front support rod and the back support rod. A plurality of legs extend from the base to provide stability. The neck support can be magnetically secured to the base in a substantially upright position when the stand is in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: A drum assembly includes a first drum assembly positioned above a second drum assembly in a spaced apart relationship, where the bottom of the first drum assembly is positioned above the second drum assembly. Sound waves emanated from a playing surface of the first drum assembly impact a playing surface of the second drum assembly.

Abstract: A percussion instrument carrier system for carrying percussion instruments by members of a marching band. A preferred embodiment of the percussion instrument carrier system includes an interlock mechanism that provides for one of either mounting the percussion instrument onto the percussion instrument carrier or dismounting the percussion instrument from the percussion instrument carrier by only the manipulation of the percussion instrument in relation to the percussion instrument carrier as needed to respectively and operatively engage or disengage components of the interlock mounting system.

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: An adjustable, foldable support leg for a bass drum has a cylindrical leg member movable longitudinally within a tubular leg member. A threaded portion of the tubular member includes apertures in which ball bearings are located. The bearings are retained in the apertures by an annular locking collar which is also threaded to allow the collar to move longitudinally on the tubular member as the collar is turned. The locking collar has an interior frustoconical surface. When the collar moves downwardly on the tubular member, this surface presses the ball bearings against the cylindrical member, locking the leg members in place. A mounting bracket includes a pin about which the folding leg pivots and a channel which receives the inner end of the leg. The leg is biased against the floor of the channel which includes detents to receive the end of the leg in the folded and extended positions.

Abstract: Intended is to provide a strainer having a switch mechanism, which is hardly rattled by a wear, which can be stably operated by a weak force, which does not load a snare assembly and which can maintain an excellent operation feel, and a snare assembly holding structure which has a reliable clamping force so that it can prevent the looseness of the snare assembly end portion. An operation lever is hinged on its base end side to a base body. A link is turnably connected on its one end side to the lower side portion of a snare assembly holding member, and is likewise turnably connected on its other end side to a midway position of the operation lever. When the operation lever turns upward, the snare assembly holding member is pulled upward through the link. When the operation lever turns downward, the snare assembly holding member is pushed downward.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for covering a floor in order to place a drum or a plurality of drums on the floor. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an under surface for covering a region of a floor onto which a drum is to be assembled such that a plurality of support feet contact the upper surface of the substrate and a plurality of rigid foot locators extending from the upper surface each at a desired location for a specific one of the support feet. The foot locators are secured firmly to the substrate without fixtures that protrude from the under surface, so as not to cause floor damage and the foot locators restrict movement of the support feet thereby restricting movement of a supported drum while the drum is being played.

Abstract: A drum stand with at least one leg, at least one support region, formed as a support, at least one foot region, formed as a foot element and at least one holding region formed as a holding element or an accommodation element for the drum. The foot region and/or the holding region essentially extend horizontally and are connected, particularly resiliently or vibratorily, to the support region via one bend.

Abstract: A snare drum stand with a snare drum bracket (5), wherein the snare drum bracket (5) comprises a plurality of interconnected bars (11, 12, 13, 14), which are movably coupled to one another, and having a snare drum bracket size being changeable by their connecting angle changeable with respect to each other, wherein an inclination of an end bar (14) is decoupled from an inner angle of a lower bar (11).

Abstract: A support bracket having a body may be configured to be mountable on a percussion instrument, the body having a first passage defined at least in part by a first wall surface, the body having a second passage defined at least in part by a second wall surface. A fastening member may be configured to clamp a first support rod to the body in a case where the first support rod is inserted into the first passage and the fastening member operatively engages the first support rod to press the first support rod against the first wall surface, and to clamp a second support rod to the body in a case where the second support rod is inserted into the second passage and the fastening member operatively engages the second support rod to press the second support rod against the second wall surface.

Abstract: A mount for mounting and affixing an object to a supporting structure, for example, a drum to a drum stand. The mount includes a hanger plate that mounts to the drum and a bracket that mounts to the drum stand. The hanger plate has a downwardly depending L-shaped flange that is received by a cavity in the bracket. Once inserted into the cavity, the weight of the drum translates through the flange to form a locking engagement of the drum to the drum stand such that the drum is supported substantially adjacent to the drum stand.

Abstract: An improved union group (1) for locking a music instrument (P) to a support element (A) comprising a pair of support organs (2, 3), suitable to be associated with the support element (A) and to support the music instrument (P), and a seal body (4), arranged above the support organs (2, 3), and connection means (5) which permanently bind the music instrument (P) to the support organs (2, 3). The connection means (5) include a bayonet joint part of which is given by a shaped portion (6) connected with the seal body (4).

Abstract: An adjustable, foldable support leg for a bass drum has a cylindrical leg member movable longitudinally within a tubular leg member. A threaded portion of the tubular member includes apertures in which ball bearings are located. The bearings are retained in the apertures by an annular locking collar which is also threaded to allow the collar to move longitudinally on the tubular member as the collar is turned. The locking collar has an interior frustoconical surface. When the collar moves downwardly on the tubular member, this surface presses the ball bearings against the cylindrical member, locking the leg members in place. A mounting bracket includes a pin about which the folding leg pivots and a channel which receives the inner end of the leg. The leg is biased against the floor of the channel which includes detents to receive the end of the leg in the folded and extended positions.

Abstract: An operating device for use with a musical instrument may allow for a supporting member configured to be supported by a user to be operatively connected to a percussion instrument with a case, which may contain an electronic circuit for processing a signal produced by striking a striking surface of the percussion instrument. The case may be arranged between the electronic percussion instrument and the supporting member. The case and the electronic percussion instrument may be configured to be moveable relative to the user.

Abstract: An interchangeable drum assembly having a first drum body member, a first drum skin, a first drum skin tension device secured to said first drum body member, a second drum body member, a second drum skin, first tension members on the first drum body, second tension members on the second drum body, and, drum body connector rods extending between the first and second drum bodies by which the first and second drum bodies are attached to one another in edge abutting relation, and a drum body extension which can be releasably positioned between the first and second drum body members, to make the drum body deeper.

Abstract: The distal structure of a leg for a musical instrument stand is constituted of a spike member installed inside the storage of a case having a ground portion whose ground surface is placed on the floor, a rotor interconnected to the spike member, and a single operator projected above the case. Upon a first depression, a presser of the operator depresses a projection of the rotor downward so that the spike member protrudes from the ground surface. In the protruded state of the spike member, the projection of the rotor is engaged with a receptor formed in a stepped interior of the storage. Upon a second depression, the presser of the operator depresses the projection of the rotor again so as to release the engagement between the projection and the receptor, so that the spike member moves to retract inside the storage of the case.

Abstract: A lighting system that is controlled and operated by the cymbal player of a musical band is disclosed. A limiting switch actuator arm is mounted in a predetermined proximity to the underside of the cymbals such that striking the cymbal moves the actuator arm a sufficient distance to momentarily close an electrical circuit to which a light is connected and produce the flash-lighting effect. The actuator arm is encased in a plastic sleeve and has a sleeve tip and a bead attached at the cymbal contact end. The plastic sleeve, sleeve tip and bead protect against the risk of an electric shock, help protect the actuating arm against mechanical damage and help dissipate vibrations.

Abstract: An ensemble of acoustic steelpan musical instruments, being an innovation which significantly improves upon traditional acoustic steelpan prior art. Said improvements include an extension of note range across the assemblage of G-Pans, a substantial reduction in the number of steelpans required to effectively cover the steelpan musical range, the use of a compound design whereby individual component parts of the instrument, specifically the playing surface, chime, rear attachment, or skirt and the playing stick or mallet, are optimized for their specific function, the application of a variety of techniques for eliminating or reducing, non-musical sympathetic vibrations and the inclusion of a variety of mechanical and acoustic resonator designs, to enhance optimally, the sound projection of the aforementioned instrument.

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 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: An electronic percussion instrument stand system includes a hollow pipe structure having a groove and ridge system that allows for wires to be routed along the pipe structure. The exit side of the groove is slightly smaller in diameter than the diameter of the cable which extends through it. The hollow pipe can be constricted or be expanded at the each end of the pipe to allow for a secure hold on the instrument. The hollow pipe connects to a cover that contains reciprocal ridges and grooves that create a strong hold and ease of assembly of the electronic percussion instrument stand system.

Abstract: An electronic percussion instrument stand includes a center pipe structure. The center pipe structure has at least one center pipe having a longitudinal axis. A center pipe structure with at least two center pipes provides increased stability. A crescent-shaped base structure supports the center pipe structure in an upright orientation. At least one first arm supports at least one electronic percussion instrument. At least one first joint connects first arm to the center pipe structure. Each joint is adjustable in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the center pipe and in a direction around the longitudinal axis of the center pipe, for adjusting the position of the first arm. Each joint is adjustable between a position for playing electronic percussion instruments supported on the at least one arm, to a retracted position for transportation.

Abstract: A holder for mounting a sensory device to a musical instrument includes a bracket having a plurality of first connector elements, a locking mechanism for fixing the sensory device to the bracket; and a plurality of hanger members. The bracket supports the sensory device and each of the hanger members connects at least one of the first connector elements to at least one of a plurality of second connector elements attached to the musical instrument. The second connector elements being spaced apart from each other and the hanger members hold the bracket at a predetermined position.

Abstract: This invention is a reversible practice pad for drum practice. The reversible practice pad includes a planar base having at least one sloping base-riser projecting upwardly therefrom. Each base-riser includes a first part of a two-part fastening material affixed to a top surface of each base-riser. A planar platform includes at least one sloping platform-riser projecting downwardly therefrom. Each platform-riser includes a second part of the two-part fastening material affixed to a bottom surface of each platform-riser. The platform includes a cushioning pad fixed to a top surface thereof. The bottom surface of each platform-riser is brought into contact and fastened with the top surface of an associated base-riser. The base and platform can be selectively fixed together in two different orientations by rotating the platform. In one orientation, the platform and the base are substantially parallel. In an alternate orientation, the platform is sloped with respect to the base.

Abstract: A sheet music holder having a golpe board with a non-porous surface for gluing into a guitar body with a porous surface, a twist lock power-assisted suction device, a clamp with a single tightening nut, and a sheet tray to hold the sheet music. The twist lock power-assisted suction device allows a user to easily create a strong vacuum attachment that will last fro hours so a complete performance will not be interrupted. The golpe board is included where the guitar body has a porous surface that would otherwise frustrate the suction attachment. The double-ball-and-socket clamp and arm allows a variety of positioning possibilities for the user to best read the sheet music in the tray.

Abstract: The inventive technology, in embodiments, relates variously to item support apparatus that offer one or more of a variety of operational benefits, including but not limited to independently operable force enhancers whereby various retention forces may be enhanced independently of one another, and side-assembly. The inventive technology presents, generally, two different types of apparatus—one featuring a ball having a passage through which an item support rack member (e.g., a drum rack member) may be slidingly passed, and a second featuring a ball without a passageway therethrough.

Abstract: A drum spur extension apparatus having an elongate member having a predetermined length, a longitudinally extending axis and a longitudinally extending inner bore that is sized for receiving a drum spur. The elongate member has a closed end and an opposite open end defining an opening in communication with the longitudinally extending bore. Other embodiments of the spur extension apparatus of the present invention are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An adjustable tripod stand having independently adjustable legs that includes an upright tube member for supporting an object, such as a drum, at its upper end. Independently movable collar members slidably mounted on the upright member and longitudinally adjustable relative to and past one another and to an upright portion for selective positioning thereon. A releasable fastener on the collars secures them to the upright member at selected positions. Three movable leg members are connected at their upper ends, two to one of the collar members and one to the other collar member. Movement of the collar members permits the stand to be erected in limited or confined areas. The stand preferably includes a leg extender member slidably mounted on the exterior one of the leg members, which is movable a selected distance permitting the stand to be positioned on different levels, such as stairs.

Abstract: A drum hi hat apparatus including a first tube device, a second tube device, a third tube device, a rod, a support device, a pedal device, and a first adjusting device. The third tube device may have a first end which is configured to have a first cymbal placed on it. The rod may be configured to fit within the first, second, and third tube devices. The support device may be configured so that it is able to support the first tube device in an upright position. The first adjusting device may be configured to adjustably fix the rod to the second tube device, so that the rod extends out from the second tube device different amounts. The pedal device may be connected to the second tube device, which is adjustably fixed to the rod by a first adjusting device, so that the pedal device can pull down the second tube device and thereby pull down a second cymbal fixed to the rod to bring the second cymbal in contact with the first cymbal.

Abstract: A convertible percussion cart-platform system includes first and second instrument platforms that are shiftable between a transportation position and a performance position for moving and positioning musical instruments and a player platform that is shiftable between folded and unfolded positions for allowing a user to perform on instruments supported by first and second instrument platforms in the performance position.

Abstract: A support system for an acoustic instrument has connecting elements of flexible material extending between and attaching the instrument and a support frame to support and/or balance the weight of the instrument and isolate acoustic frequencies, thereby eliminating deleterious acoustical effects. Embodied exemplarily herein as a support system for a drum, flexible elements extend between and attach the drum head hoop to a circular frame or support that fully or partially encircles the drum. The flexible elements may be made integral with the drum head and/or its head skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for drum sticks, drum brushes, mallets and other such percussion implements for playing percussion instruments. The drum stick holder (1), comprising a plurality of substantially parallel tubular sleeves (2), each sleeve being joined to at least one adjacent sleeve and having an entrance (7, 9) with dimensions suitable for receiving just one drum stick, wherein each sleeve (2) is formed from an elastomeric material so that each sleeve may grip a drum stick inserted into the sleeve (2).

Abstract: Wearable music holders provide a portable lyre. A collar having a curved portion and two collar side supports is joined to a brace having a brace crossmember and two brace side supports by threaded extensions inserted through collar adjustment holes and brace adjustment holes in the collar side supports and brace side supports, respectively. Wing nuts releasably secure the threaded extensions in place. A crossmember joins the threaded extensions and has the bottom edge of a lyre attached to its middle. A fur collar sleeve encircles the curved portion of the collar, and a fur brace sleeve encircles the brace crossmember. The brace crossmember is sinuous, and except for the sleeves, the wearable music holder is fabricated from aluminum bar stock. The collar's curved portion rests around the wearer's neck, and the brace crossmember rests against the wearer's abdomen in use.

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 plastic, light metal such as magnesium, aluminum or titanium. The removable hardware includes a removable back support member. The instrument carrier includes an articulating hinge that allows for positive, negative or neutral horizontal positioning of the instruments. The articulating hinge assembly further allows the carrier to be folded for easier transportation and storage in a smaller area.

Abstract: A body-supportable musical-instrument carrier featuring a rigid frame, a belly plate, and first and second mounting members is provided. The frame includes a substantially U-shaped intermediate section and end sections at opposite ends of the intermediate section. The intermediate section substantially conforms to shoulder and upper back regions of a user for resting on the shoulder regions and extending across the upper back region of the user in use. The end sections extend substantially parallel to one another for resting in front of a front torso region of the user in use. The first mounting members are mountable on the belly plate and engageable with the end sections, respectively, for securing the belly plate to the frame. The second mounting members are mountable on the belly plate and engageable with a musical instrument for securing the musical instrument to the carrier.

Abstract: A compact transportable drum set includes a bass drum; a snare drum; at least one tom drum; at least one cymbal; and a throne. The compact transportable drum set is compactable to a compact transportable single package with the bass drum, the snare drum, at least one tom drum, at least one cymbal, and the throne vertically aligned and defining an envelope volume less than 8 cubic feet and weighing less than 60 lbs.

Abstract: The invention is related to a drum rim system that has a drum rim that fits over the drumhead. A tensioning system tensions the drum rim. A ball and socket mechanism is used as a quick connector for the tensioning system. The tensioning system is a drum lug and a tension rod. In one embodiment, the drum lug has a socket, which engages a ball stud that is attached to the drum shell. The tension rods extend through holes in the drum rim and screw into the drum lugs. When tension rods are loosened it is easy to remove drum lugs because of the ball and socket connection. The ball and socket connection can take numerous other forms.

Abstract: A positioning device for a cymbal has a bracket, a clamp, a cymbal supporting assembly, two friction pads and a primary adjusting assembly. The bracket has a stationary clamping member. The clamp is mounted movably on the bracket and has a movable clamping member. The cymbal supporting assembly is mounted pivotally between the stationary clamping member of the bracket and the movable clamping member and has a friction wheel and a cymbal supporting rod. One of the friction pads is mounted between the stationary clamping member and one side of the friction wheel. The other friction pad is mounted between the movable clamping member and the other side of the friction wheel. The friction pads selectively presses respectively against the sides of the friction wheel of the cymbal supporting assembly. The positioning device with the friction pads precisely sets the angular position of the cymbal.

Abstract: A pedal support for percussion instruments comprises a frame including a perpendicularly door-shaped supporting portion and a horizontal mounting portion, the supporting portion being fixed on the mounting member and including two ends, each having a positioning hole formed thereon, the two positioning holes axially coupling with two L-shaped connecting members individually so that the connecting members allow to swing between a first position and a second position, and each of the connecting members including a retaining slot; and a U-shaped piece being pivotally connected to one end of the mounting portion, wherein as the connecting members are located at the first position, the connecting members and the frame are in a retracted status, as the connecting members are located at the second position, the retaining slots of the connecting members engage on the U-shaped piece.

Abstract: A bass drum system and method is provided. The bass drum system is comprised of a bass drum including at least one connector and an anchoring harness. The anchoring harness includes at least one first securing point, an anchoring body, and at least one second securing point. The at least one first securing point is connected to the anchoring body at a predefined distance from the at least one second securing point, also connected to the anchoring body. The at least one first securing point attaches to the at least one connector of the bass drum and the anchoring body contacts a seat structure used by a musician. The at least one second securing point attaches to the at least one connector.

Abstract: A percussion musical instrument comprises a beating surface (13) fastened to a shell (2), the shell (2) comprises at least two, preferably three or more, hollow shells (4) telescopically coupled to each other and movable along a common axis (X) of translation at least between a closed configuration in which a hollow body contains at least partially the next hollow body and an open configuration in which the hollow bodies are substantially superposed.

Abstract: A musical instrument case comprising a body which defines an outer and inner surface, first and second members, and a support layer affixed within the inner surface of the body and a microfiber layer affixed to the support layer.

Abstract: A drum stand with at least one leg, at least one support region, formed as a support, at least one foot region, formed as a foot element and at least one holding region formed as a holding element or an accommodation element for the drum. The foot region and/or the holding region essentially extend horizontally and are connected, particularly resiliently or vibratorily, to the support region via one bend.

Abstract: An adjustable, foldable support leg for a bass drum has a cylindrical leg member movable longitudinally within a tubular leg member. A threaded portion of the tubular member includes apertures in which ball bearings are located. The bearings are retained in the apertures by an annular locking collar which is also threaded to allow the collar to move longitudinally on the tubular member as the collar is turned. The locking collar has an interior frustoconical surface. When the collar moves downwardly on the tubular member, this surface presses the ball bearings against the cylindrical member, locking the leg members in place. A mounting bracket includes a pin about which the folding leg pivots and a channel which receives the inner end of the leg. The leg is biased against the floor of the channel which includes detents to receive the end of the leg in the folded and extended positions.

Abstract: A drummer's drumstick holder is disclosed comprising a rigid, circumscribing frame having a woven web of elastic bands therein forming a matrix of openings within which the drumsticks may be inserted. The frame is secured to the drum set by elastic straps affixed to the drum set and/or other accompanying instrumental pieces.

Abstract: An adjustable holding device for drums has a base, a positioning clip and a mounting sleeve. The base has two lower positioning notches and a pivot recess. The positioning clip is connected pivotally to the front end of the base and has an intermediate section and two arms. The arms formed on the intermediate section and are connected pivotally to the base and each arm has an upper positioning notch cooperating with one lower positioning notch to form a positioning hole. The mounting sleeve is mounted pivotally in the pivot recess and has two friction wheels selectively and respectively engaging the positioning holes. The adjustable holding device can adjust the angular position of a supporting rod that holds the drums.

Abstract: A cantilever spring carrying a mallet with a low friction tip.

Abstract: An operating device for use with a musical instrument may allow for a supporting member configured to be supported by a user to be operatively connected to a percussion instrument with a case, which may contain an electronic circuit for processing a signal produced by striking a striking surface of the percussion instrument. The case may be arranged between the electronic percussion instrument and the supporting member. The case and the electronic percussion instrument may be configured to be moveable relative to the user.

Abstract: A snare stand having a unit slidaby mounted in the center post for protraction and retraction therefrom by a push pedal actuated protract-retract mechanism. The end of the unit arm connect to any make snare drum by a universally adjustable throw-off plate that replaces the factory plate used to hold the snare ribbon in place, allowing the user to quickly raise and lower the snare ribbon with a push of a pedal. The mechanism operates in such a way that when the pedal is pressed down the snare ribbon with either raise or lower, and remain in that position until the pedal is pressed again.