Abstract: An adjustable tripod stand having independently adjustable legs includes an upright member for supporting an object, such as a drum, at its upper end. A pair of independently movable collar members are 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 percussion instrument spinner comprises a mounting structure having an integral swivel allowing the drum or instrument to rotate. The design is especially suited to marching bass drums. The spinner includes a locking mechanism in order to position the instrument's rotated position and fix it from further rotation. The spinner also includes two eyebolt-type mounts to allow it to be easily placed on a carrier, and two support bars which perform dual functions: 1) Holding the instrument at the proper height for the player, and 2) Supporting the instrument in a stable manner when the instrument is placed on the ground, with the edge of the instrument held off the ground to allow the heads to vibrate freely. The drum or percussion instrument with spinner is easily and removably attached to a carrier which the performer wears on their body in order to be able to move about and/or march while playing.

Abstract: A drum lift is configured so as to support a drum and position the drum such that the desired portion of the drumhead is at a desired height and allow a drum pedal assembly to be removably attached to a desired portion of the drum lift so that (1) the hammer or beater strikes the drum at a desired location of the drumhead, and/or (2) the hammer travels a desired rotational distance in order to strike the drumhead. The drum lift comprises a body portion having a base portion, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sides, a bottom side for placement on a surface, and a top side. The top side has a concave surface for receiving an outer, curved portion of a drum. Each side of the body portion has a generally vertical portion and an angulated portion that is contiguous with the generally vertical portion and the top side. The drum lift has a generally horizontal plate portion attached to the front wall of the body portion for removably attaching thereto a drum pedal assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conga drum stand comprising a supporting ring, away from which extend upwards at least three holding attachments having a concavely curved inside surface for receiving the conga drum and away from which extend downwards stand legs, in which the radius of curvature R1 of the concavely curved inside of the holding attachments is greater than the radius of curvature R2 of the supporting ring or of the conga drum to be received.

Abstract: An adjustment stand includes a first block and a second block which are pivotably connected at two respective top ends thereof and an urging member is engaged with the second block by a bolt which extends through the two blocks and is connected with a nut. A transverse hole is defined transversely between the first and second blocks and a shaft extends through the transverse hole. A connection rod extends through the shaft and is connected to a percussion instrument. The first block has an insertion hole and a support rod is inserted into the insertion hole. A side hole is defined in the first block and communicates with the insertion hole. The urging member includes a semi-circular recess which is in contact with the support rod via the side hole. By loosening the bolt, the shaft and the first block can be pivoted about two perpendicular axes.

Abstract: The drum support structure according to the present invention includes: a drum support member that is attached to a drum holding portion of a drum stand; and a coupling member that supports a drum shell and couples the drum shell to the drum support member, and the drum support member includes a base made of wood to which the coupling member is attached.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting musical instruments including at least one center pipe, at least one base to support the center pipe, at least one tubular arm pipe, wherein one end of the arm pipe is coupled to the center pipe, at least one clamp structure that can be coupled to the other end of arm pipe, capable of locking into the arm pipe while grasping at least one rod. The rod can support at least one musical instrument. The rod can be surrounded by a flexible bushing and clamps to hold the rod in place.

Abstract: A percussion instrument spinner comprises a mounting structure having an integral swivel allowing the drum or instrument to rotate. The design is especially suited to marching bass drums. The spinner includes a locking mechanism in order to position the instrument's rotated position and fix it from further rotation. The spinner also includes two eyebolt-type mounts to allow it to be easily placed on a carrier, and two support bars which perform dual functions: 1) Holding the instrument at the proper height for the player, and 2) Supporting the instrument in a stable manner when the instrument is placed on the ground, with the edge of the instrument held off the ground to allow the heads to vibrate freely. The drum or percussion instrument with spinner is easily and removably attached to a carrier which the performer wears on their body in order to be able to move about and/or march while playing.

Abstract: A marching carrier includes rods for supporting a musical instrument, a carrier main body to be in contact with a front face of a trunk of a player, a frame put on both shoulders of the player, a pair of shoulder cushions pivotably attached to the frame, and a back cushion pivotably attached to the frame. In the marching carrier, angles of the shoulder cushions and the back cushion to the frame can be adjusted separately.

Abstract: A cajón includes a housing with sides forming at least one strike plate. One or several corners of a strike plate protrude beyond a recess of the housing for producing additional sound effects, such as rim-shots and rim-clicks.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for covering a floor in order to place a drum or a plurality of drums on the floor. The apparatus comprises 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: An adjusting assembly for a drum support includes multiple adjusting holes defined through the second extension of the secondary base and multiple fixing holes defined in the first extension of the primary base. One adjusting hole corresponds to and aligns with at least two fixing holes such that relative position of the second extension to the first extension is easily adjusted and secured via fixing bolts. An urging plate received in the seat and pushed by distal free ends of two threaded bolts is able to secure the hook inside the seat to provide a supporting force to the drum.

Abstract: Two drums are arranged so that a head of each faces each other in close proximity to enable a distal end of a drum stick, hand or mallet that is positioned between them to strike both when moving the drum stick, hand or mallet first toward and against one and then toward and against the other.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending and displaying a guitar by a plurality of mounting plates having projecting dowels having an enlarged end for the suspending of a strap fob that is easily attached to a guitars existing strap fastening hardware. The present invention also allows the user to display a guitar with minimum exposure of the supporting mounting elements delivering a more aesthetic guitar display.

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 drum shell mounting system includes a cylindrical cage that has an outer diameter less than a drum head diameter and a plurality of windows. The cage's bore is larger than the drum shell's. A plurality of posts extend outwardly and have apertures for receiving fasteners. Removably affixable mounting clips extend into the cage's bore. In use, drum assembly proceeds by affixing the mounting clip to the cage and inserting the drum head into the cage's bore. A spacing between the cage's inner face and the drum head is maintained by the mounting clip, the drum head is placed atop the cage with a rim of the drum head positioned outside a top edge of the cage, a hoop is placed around the drum head, fasteners are inserted through hoop apertures and into the post apertures to secure the head, and the mounting clips are removed.

Abstract: In a cymbal mounting arrangement including a cymbal rod having a threaded distal end for receiving and supporting a cymbal thereover, an improvement including a quick-release locking device for retaining the cymbal on the rod. The locking device includes an elongated body having a longitudinal bore formed therethrough sized for close slidable engagement over the distal end of the cymbal rod. The locking device also includes a spring biased release arm pivotally connected within a cavity formed into the side of the body about a transverse pivot axis. The release arm is configured having thread-engaging teeth at a proximal end thereof which biasingly engage against a limited number of threads of the distal end of the cymbal rod. An upper distal end of the release arm, when pivoted toward said body, releases the teeth from engagement with the threads of the distal end of the cymbal rod, allowing the locking device to be repositioned along the distal end of the cymbal rod or removed therefrom.

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: Improvements in an expandable musical instrument stand where the components of the stand are constructed with tubular sections. The tubular section telescope with an extension mechanism placed between the tubular members to assist in adjusting the playing height of the musical instrument. The expandable construction allows the musical stand to be broken down into smaller sections to make it easier to transport and simple to erect. The expandable section is ideally used with the center tube with a three or four leg stand where the legs can be collapsible on the center tube or the legs can be constructed with the same or similar construction as the center tube where they can be stacked and clamped with a collar.

Abstract: Bongo drum apparatus that includes a stand, an integrating interconnection between the bongo drums, and a clamp for clamping the stand to the integrating interconnection.

Abstract: A drum lift is configured so as to support a drum and position the drum such that the desired portion of the drumhead is at a desired height and allow a drum pedal assembly to be removably attached to a desired portion of the drum lift so that (1) the hammer or beater strikes the drum at a desired location of the drumhead, and/or (2) the hammer travels a desired rotational distance in order to strike the drumhead. The drum lift comprises a body portion having a base portion, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sides, a bottom side for placement on a surface, and a top side. The top side has a concave surface for receiving an outer, curved portion of a drum. Each side of the body portion has a generally vertical portion and an angulated portion that is contiguous with the generally vertical portion and the top side. The drum lift has a generally horizontal plate portion attached to the front wall of the body portion for removably attaching thereto a drum pedal assembly.

Abstract: A marching carrier includes rods for supporting a musical instrument, a carrier main body to be in contact with a front face of a trunk of a player, a frame put on both shoulders of the player, a pair of shoulder cushions pivotably attached to the frame, and a back cushion pivotably attached to the frame. In the marching carrier, angles of the shoulder cushions and the back cushion to the frame can be adjusted separately.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand includes a base unit, a support frame, an adjusting seat, an upright support tube, and a pedal unit. The base unit includes a bottom plate and an upright support rod. The support frame includes a first clamping member, two support legs, a second clamping member and two adjusting levers. Thus, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are rotatable about the support rod so that the support frame is rotatable about the support rod freely so as to adjust the horizontal position and angle of the support frame. In addition, the adjusting seat is movable on the support rod to move the support tube and the pedal of the pedal unit so as to adjust the height of the pedal independently.

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: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a support apparatus that includes at least two item support rails supported by support legs coupled thereto by pivot coupler apparatus that enable rotatable motion of a coupled support rail about a substantially vertical axis, where at least one of the item support rails is a non-horizontal item support rail, and where a cable passes through at least a portion of one or more of the support rails. In certain embodiments, the couplers may be height adjust couplers that enable substantially purely vertical, translatory height adjustment of coupled support rails and/or the couplers may couple item support rails to rail support legs at an angle other than ninety degrees. Items that may be supported include but are not limited to electronic percussion instruments.

Abstract: A holding device with composite washer assemblies for a cymbal has a stand rod, an adjusting rod, an inner fastener, an outer fastener, an inner composite washer assembly and an outer composite washer assembly. The adjusting rod is mounted pivotally on the stand rod. The inner and outer fasteners are mounted securely on the adjusting rod. The inner and outer composite washer assemblies are mounted around the adjusting rod and are mounted between the inner and outer fasteners. The cymbal is mounted around the adjusting rod and is clamped between the inner and outer composite washer assemblies. Each composite washer assembly has a rubber washer, a felt washer and a silica gel washer to provide a moderate sound.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for supporting an instrument, particularly support that places as much as possible of the instrument weight onto the instrument user's lower body (i.e., waist/hips/thighs and lower). A patch of a releasably adhering fabric is attached to the back of the instrument. The patch attachment is preferably temporary (removable) but if permanent, then preferably the permanent attachment is made to a removable and replaceable component of the instrument. A hanger that is removably attachable to the user's waist/hips/thighs is at least partially covered by a releasably adhering fabric that will mate with (releasably adhere to) the fabric of the patch on the instrument. Rigid forms of the hanger can be used to reduce twisting of the instrument in the vertical plane, and can also be used to provide support wherein the patch-to-hanger releasable adherence location is positioned above the location of the removable attachment to the user.

Abstract: A device for acoustic or electronic drum sets is described comprising at least a first throne section and two extending portions for accommodating drum sets or components thereof placed thereon. A particular embodiment comprises a throne section that defines a built in drum key pocket; two extensions rotatably and extendibly coupled to the throne section that can expand and collapse at least partially to accommodate drum sets or components thereof placed thereon and to facilitate transportation, at least one of the two extensions defining a handle for carrying the device; first and second arm extensions rotatably coupled to each of the two extensions; and plural levelers for leveling the device. The drum device can be configured to receive a single bass drum and single bass drum pedal; configured for use with a single bass drum and double bass drum pedal; or configured for use with a double bass drum and bass drum pedals.

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.

Abstract: An adjusting assembly for a drum support includes multiple adjusting holes defined through the second extension of the secondary base and multiple fixing holes defined in the first extension of the primary base. One adjusting hole corresponds to and aligns with at least two fixing holes such that relative position of the second extension to the first extension is easily adjusted and secured via fixing bolts. An urging plate received in the seat and pushed by distal free ends of two threaded bolts is able to secure the hook inside the seat to provide a supporting force to the drum.

Abstract: A sheet music holder comprises a golpe board with a 5 non-porous surface for gluing onto 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 for 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: A fastening dock structure for drums includes a dock body which is fastened to an outer side of a shell of a drum, a batter head located on the top surface of the drum, a counterhoop on the periphery of the batter head, and a collar on an outer side of the counterhoop. The collar has a bucking rim pressing the counterhoop and longitudinal through holes on the outer side to be fastened respectively by a fastening element. The fastening element has a distal end fastened to the dock body by screwing. The dock body has a longitudinal aperture to hold a bushing. The bushing has a screw hole inside surrounding by an elastic element having a contracting hole at the top portion smaller than screw hole to be fastened by the fastening element. Thereby the dock body can absorb vibration and the fastening element can be prevented from loosening.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laminated decorative wood drum shell with incorporated lugs having a smooth central cavity and the unique laminating process involved in the fabrication. A variety of hardwoods in varying colors and thickness will be use to construct the drum shell. Conventional threaded inserts will be inserted into the top and bottom of the lugs providing an attachment means for the top and bottom drum hoops or rims eliminating other attachment hardware while reducing the overall weight of the completed drum yet increasing both the structural integrity and durability, and enhancing the overall tonal quality of the drum. The top drumhead skin can be tightened separately from the bottom allowing for separate tuning of the heads.

Abstract: A tuning mechanism for tuning a drum having a head and a shell. The tuning mechanism includes a tuning bracket or receptacle mounted to the shell with a stabilizing portion formed thereon. A tuning rod has a first end attached to the head of the drum for varying the tension on the head and a second end passing through the tuning bracket and fitted with a nut for varying the applied tension to the head of the drum. Further a stabilizing washer positioned between the nut and the tuning bracket to improve a tuning procedure for said drum, whereby the stabilizer washer has a stabilizing tang that engages the stabilizing portion on the tuning bracket to prevent unwanted contact between the threads of the tuning rod and other structure of the percussion instrument.

Abstract: This invention is a guitar strap lock apparatus for connection to a guitar strap button on a guitar. The apparatus has a lock body defining a cavity with a resilient retainer latch attached to the lock body. The resilient retainer latch partially protrudes over a side opening in the lock body so that a securing portion of the button is secured within the latch when the button is received in the cavity.

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: A percussion instrument arm adapter, comprising in combination, a support at one end of an arm, the support including rod clamping elements positioned for relative adjustment to clamp a rod, structure for effecting the relative adjustment, one of the elements swingable relatively away from the other element when at least part of the structure is moved out of element adjusting position, and against a shoulder or shoulders resisting such movement.

Abstract: A resilient washer design having an annulus body and a concentric sleeve extending from the annulus with a plurality of ribs extending from the sleeve. The washer may have an opposing sleeve extending from the opposite side of the annulus with a second plurality of ribs in staggered location to the first set of ribs. This staggered position allows the annulus to flex between the ribs on opposing sides and resist compression of the washer when pressure is applied axially.

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 expandable and or adjustable front section(s) that allows for at least one front adjustment of the carrier to adjust the overall length of the carrier to accommodate users of different sizes.

Abstract: A tuning mechanism for tuning a drum having a head and a shell. The tuning mechanism includes a tuning bracket or receptacle mounted to the shell with a stabilizing portion formed thereon. A tuning rod has a first end attached to the head of the drum for varying the tension on the head and a second end passing through the tuning bracket and fitted with a nut for varying the applied tension to the head of the drum. Further a stabilizing washer positioned between the nut and the tuning bracket to improve a tuning procedure for said drum, whereby the stabilizer washer has a stabilizing tang that engages the stabilizing portion on the tuning bracket to prevent unwanted contact between the threads of the tuning rod and other structure of the percussion instrument.

Abstract: In combination at least one drum having a drum head and a shell supporting the head, and having an outer side, at least one pad located proximate the shell outer side, to be supported by a drummer's leg, or legs, whereby the drum can be supported by the drummer's leg or legs via the pad.

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 tom holder includes a fastening piece fixed to a bass drum. A support pipe extends upward from the fastening piece. A support bar extends forward from the support pipe. A mount is supported on the support bar in a manner movable relative to the axis of the support bar. The tom holder further includes a longitudinal position adjustment mechanism for horizontally adjusting the position of side drums attached to the mount. The longitudinal position adjustment mechanism changes the position of the holder with respect to the support bar to adjust the horizontal position of the side drums.

Abstract: I, D. Loran Curet Troche, invented a new musical instrument named ACOUSTICONGA. This instrument includes a membranophone, a chordophone, an aerophone, and an idiophone, four of the original Sachs-Hornbostel musical instrument classifications. The ELECTROCONGA is the electric version of the ACOUSTICONGA. I propose to introduce a new MECHANICAL VOICE SYSTEM (MVS) into hollow drum shells such as the conga drum which incorporates strings within a hollow drum shell. This MECHANICAL VOICE SYSTEM allows the percussion instrument to produce specific musical notes as typically produced by other string instruments such as the acoustic stand-up bass. Another embodiment of this invention is what I call the SPRING HOUSE, a shock absorption system, which serves to minimize repetitive impact, among other functions. The ACOUSTICONGA also has a MECHANICAL TUNING SYSTEM (MTS) around the drumhead which allows for more accurate and easy tuning of the drumhead as well as the strings.

Abstract: A drum cart (1) is provided for mounting and moving a drum (2). The cart included, a stand (3) mounted on two wheels (5). The stand is connected to the drummer by a hip strap. The drum (2) is held around its shell (7) by at least one bracket (6) and is preferably connected to the bracket (6) by two joints (8. The bracket (6) is preferably fastened to the stand (3). The drum is arranged in the stand so that the drummer beats the drum head (14) vertically with both beaters (10).

Abstract: In a cajon incorporating a snare carpet that rests against the reverse of a front plate, provision is made that the snare carpet is supported pivotable and actuatable by means of a pedal.

Abstract: A stand body of a snare drum stand includes legs, a lower pipe, an intermediate pipe, and an upper pipe. Each leg has an upper end pivotally connected to a leg support, which is attached to the lower end of the intermediate pipe. One end of a stay is pivotally connected to the middle portion of each leg. The other end of the stay is pivotally connected to a stay support attached to a lower end of the lower pipe. The stay support moves integrally with the lower pipe in the stand body.

Abstract: A drum of the invention has a tubular drum shell, a replaceable annular bearing edge, a spline interconnecting the shell and the bearing edge, and a membrane overlaying the bearing edge. The bearing edge may have any of various profile configurations. The bearing edge overlays a shell edge in releasable engagement. A spline extends from the bearing edge and engages a recess, including an annular rabbet between the wall edge and an inside wall surface, or an annular void, including an annular slot dado, in the shell wall, releasably coupling the bearing edge and the shell. The shell may include an aperture through the wall. An air valve may be provided to regulate passage of air through the aperture between open and closed positions. The air valve may support an audio reception device. A portion of the inside wall surface may have an acoustic pattern that influences the drum's sound. The drum may also have a flangeless hoop or arcuate portions of the hoop without a flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conga drum stand comprising a supporting ring, away from which extend upwards at least three holding attachments having a concavely curved inside surface for receiving the conga drum and away from which extend downwards stand legs, in which the radius of curvature R1 of the concavely curved inside of the holding attachments is greater than the radius of curvature R2 of the supporting ring or of the conga drum to be received.

Abstract: A carrier with attachment apparatus that allows mounting of large drums where the playing surface of the drum is vertically oriented. The mounting consists of three or more connection points where one or more of the connection points is adjustable for vertical and or horizontal locating on the drum, and the remaining connection points stabilize the drum on the carrier. The apparatus further includes fasteners for at least one of the connection points that allow rigid locking of the drum to the carrier. The rigid locking can be easily secured and released without tools. The rigid locking fastener consists of a threaded J or eyebolt and a locking nut that captures and clamps the J or eyebolt.