Abstract: A bearing device for a pedal assembly includes an integrally formed positioning block, a connecting block and a bearing. The connecting block has a connecting hole aligning with a second threaded hole of the positioning block, a second cutout defined in a top side of the connecting block to communicate with a first cutout of the positioning block and an engagement hole defined in a lower portion thereof for engagement with a recoil spring of the pedal assembly. A bearing is securely received in the first cutout and the second cutout. A first threaded bolt is extending through the aligned first threaded hole and the through hole for secure engagement of the bearing inside the positioning block. A second threaded bolt is extending into the aligned connecting hole and the second threaded hole to secure engagement between the positioning block and the connecting block.

Abstract: A drum beating practice assembly, comprising a stand, and a beater striking pad carried by the stand; a sub-assembly including a swingable drum beater, a base, a foot actuated pedal on the base, and mechanism to displace the beater to strike the pad in response to foot activated pedal movement; and a coupler to adjustably and stably couple the stand to the sub-assembly whereby when the displaced beater repeatedly strikes the pad, the stand and sub-assembly remain adjustably coupled together.

Abstract: A pedal operated cymbal stand includes a foot pedal, a first post, a connection bar, a second post and two spherical joints. The first post is located above the foot pedal. The first post and one end of the connection bar are connected through one spherical joint. The other end of the connection bar and the second post are connected through other spherical joint. The second post holds a pair of cymbals. The spherical joints provide degree of freedom for rotation so that drummers can change the angle of elevation and position of the cymbals to meet individual habits and requirements of different drummers.

Abstract: A system for the controlled hitting of a percussion instrument such as a drum including an implement such as a bass drum pedal is described herein. The system comprises a controller for receiving a signal indicative of a beat and for sending triggering command, and an actuator for coupling to the implement and to the controller for receiving the triggering command from the controller and for causing the implement to move at the beat in response to a triggering command from the controller. According to an illustrative embodiment, the actuator includes a motor coupled to the controller so as to be controlled therefrom and a drive mechanism connected to the motor and to the implement for causing the motor to trigger the implement at the beat in response to the triggering command. The system is connected and controlled by a click through a MIDI connection.

Abstract: A percussion beater cage has a first cage bar (1) positioned horizontally apart from a second cage bar (2) on at least one bar holder (3). The first cage bar is structured for attachment of a first acoustical trigger (5). The second cage bar is structured for attachment of a second acoustical trigger (6). The bar holder and optionally bar holders (12, 13, 32, 35) are structured for adjustable positioning of the first cage bar and the second cage bar a distance apart selectively for positioning the first acoustical trigger a desired strike-timing distance apart from the second acoustical trigger selectively. A base plate (4) is structured for attachment of a conventional foot pedal (7) for foot-actuating musical instruments that include base drums. The conventional foot pedals generally have a beater head (9) on a beater rod (8) actuated with the foot pedal for striking at least one acoustical trigger that is most commonly digital.

Abstract: A percussion instrument includes a stand, an operating rod defining a first axis, a foot pedal operably associated with the operating rod for permitting movement of the operating rod along the first axis, and a pair of movable arms coupled to the stand. A first rigid vibrator is disposed on one of the arms and a second rigid vibrator is disposed on the other of the arms. A clutch is coupled to the arms for governing movement thereof, wherein the arms are rotatable toward each other and toward the first axis.

Abstract: A pedal assembly has a base and a pedal. The pedal is pivotally mounted on the base and has two mounting sleeve mounted between the base and the pedal. A resilient element is mounted between the mounting sleeves. A retaining element is secured to the base. Each mounting sleeve has a rubbing surface abutting against the pedal. Accordingly, gaps between the mounting sleeves and the pedal due to attrition will be automatically eliminated.

Abstract: A locking nut assembly for hi-hat clutch comprises a main body having a bolt hole, a locking nut is disposed in the main body, the locking nut a central threaded opening for receiving a threaded stem of the hi-hat clutch, and a key bolt. The locking nut further having a threaded aperture. The key bolt passes through the bolt hole of said main body, and is threaded into the threaded aperture of the locking nut, whereby the key bolt is selectively tightened to force the threaded portion of the locking nut into engagement with the threaded stem.

Abstract: A dual foot pedal system operates on a bass drum with a beat having a different rhythm. The first foot pedal operates on the drum by a direct transmission from the pedal to the surface of the drum. The second foot pedal has a mechanism thereon that changes the relative position of the travel between the cantilevered hammer heads to obtain a difference of a beat on the drum. The difference is achieved by a driven disc which is operated by the second foot pedal stepped upon by the individual drummer. There is a floating disc adjacent to the driven disc adjustably connected to the driven disc which changes the length of time of the second cantilevered hammer head to travel to an impact on the drum relative to the impact obtained by the first foot pedal.

Abstract: A musical effects pedal retaining unit comprising a retaining body, a retaining means affixed to said retaining body by retaining means connectors and an attachment surface fixed to said retaining body. This pedal retaining unit is preferably used with a pedal board system to secure at least one musical effect pedal while simultaneously preserving the effects pedal.

Abstract: An adjustable drum pedal assembly has a pedal assembly, a drive device and a return device. The pedal assembly is used to operate the adjustable drum pedal assembly and has a pedal, a rotating shaft and a drum hammer. The drive device is connected to the pedal and is mounted on and rotates the rotating shaft. The return device is mounted on the rotating shaft, attached to the pedal assembly, returns the drum hammer and has a rotating bracket, a rotating connector, a spring, a stationary bracket and a pivoting connector. The rotating bracket and connector are attached to the rotating shaft. The spring is connected to the rotating connector. The stationary bracket is attached to the pedal assembly. The pivoting connector is mounted pivotally in the stationary bracket and connects to the spring.

Abstract: An angle adjusting cymbal base assembly includes a base body provided with two sliding grooves. A sliding element is put in two sliding grooves and provided with a wedge-shaped pushing portion located at a side thereof. The sliding element is provided with a stopper located at the other side thereof. An adjusting screw bolt is locked to the base body and pushes the other side of the sliding element. The sliding element can be pushed by turning the adjusting screw bolt. The base body is provided with a central pillar connected to a passive element. The passive element is provided with an inclined portion pushed by the pushing portion, is at predetermined degree of inclination, and is pivotally connected to the base body, whereby a lower cymbal is stably supported, the inclined direction does not be change if the lower cymbal is struck, and the inclined direction is easily adjusted.

Abstract: A pedal device for playing a drum has a base, two posts, a shaft, an arm, a drumstick, a pedal, a spring, a sling hook and a connection member. The posts are mounted on the base. The shaft is mounted rotatably between the post and has two ends. The arm is mounted on one end of the shaft. The drumstick is attached securely to and perpendicularly extends out from the shaft. The sling hook hooks on arm. The connection member is mounted on the base. A diameter of the spring gradually is shortened at two ends of the spring, which forms two mounting portions. Each of the sling hook and the connection member has a knob formed thereon. The knobs are coaxially embedded respectively in the mounting portions of the spring. A pulling force on the spring distributed uniformly, so the pedal device can be treaded smoothly.

Abstract: A swiveling cymbals stand, comprising a stand lower portion, and leg means supporting the lower portion to extend upright; a stand upper portion to carry cymbals including discs one of which is movable relative to the other; a swivel joint interconnecting upper and lower portions, allowing the upper portion to be displaced to a selected angle from vertical and to a selected azimuth angle, and to remain at angles; and means for operating the cymbals including an actuator extending through the swivel joint, the swivel joint including ball and socket elements, having variable relative positions corresponding to stand upper portion selected angularity.

Abstract: A drum pedal assembly having a base plate with provisions to attach to a floor surface having a forward end to be juxtaposed with a drum and an aft end with both pedals hinged on the same base plate aft end, a pair of posts that are affixed at the base plate forward end that are parallel and vertical. Respective bearings, springs, drive shafts and bearing housings supported by fittings on the housings journaled over the posts. A similar secondary assembly placed to the right or left of the above-mentioned, driving a single beater and two beaters driven by the primary pedal. Independent linkages attach each pedal to its respective beater(s). The primary pedal system causes two beaters to strike the drum (on center) in an upstroke movement as well as a down stroke movement, the secondary beater striking on depression of the pedal.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a bass drum or high hat cymbals. A flat base plate has a resilient pedal board clamped to it with the pedal board inclined to receive a foot. A beater stick is connected with the toe end of the pedal board by a linkage that drives the beater stick against a bass drum when the pedal is depressed. The resiliency of the pedal board returns it to its normal position when foot pressure is withdrawn. The material of which the pedal board is constructed has a modulus of elasticity between about one million and about six million. A striker pad limits the depression of the pedal board to limit the force that the beater stick can apply to the drum.

Abstract: The pedal hinge system comprises a hinge interconnecting a footboard and a heel plate, wherein the hinge includes a pair of threaded pins that are each successively fitted into two bearing sleeves with a set screw securely locking each threaded pin in place. The inner bearing sleeve fits into the heel plate to lock the hinge assembly together while the outer bearing sleeve fits into hinge ears of the footboard to insure smoother action and less unwanted play.

Abstract: A pedal is switched between a normal position and a low position, which is reached by depressing the pedal downward from the normal position with toes of a foot of a user. A pedal locking unit switches the pedal between a locked state in which the pedal is locked at the low position and an unlocked state in which the pedal is released from the locked state. A lock switch plate switches the pedal locking unit to the locked state. An unlock switch plate releases the pedal from the locked state of the pedal locking means. The lock and unlock switch plates are located beside the pedal to be operable by a heel of the foot.

Abstract: Cymbals operation control apparatus, comprising a mechanism including a lever, a hook on the lever, and a handle on the lever to achieve release of the upper disc to drop toward a lower cymbals disc, means including a vertically movable upright rod to support the mechanism, and a releasable device to block pivoting of the lever.

Abstract: A beater weight assembly for a drum pedal comprises an adjustable main weight member as well as add-on weights selectively affixed to the main weight member. The main weight member is carried by the beater shaft. By adjusting the position and amount of the weight, the distribution of weight acting on the rotary element is altered to affect the balance point of the stroke of the beater element as well as rotational forces influencing the character of the beater stroke. The add-on weights may be affixed to the main weight member without removing the main weight member from the beater shaft.

Abstract: A musical percussion instrument foot pedal uses a pair of high gauss rated magnets, one under the foot pedal and one on the base below the foot pedal the magnets aligned for magnetic repulsion. The magnetic repulsion between the magnets return the pedal to its original position after having been depressed. An inclined magnet support on the base may allow stacking magnets, raising and lowering the height of the base magnet, or sliding the base magnet into greater and lesser alignment with the pedal magnet.

Abstract: A method whereby a musician may play drums with his/her feet is disclosed. Foot pedals are provided, which are pressed by the underside of the musician's feet, such as heels or toes. Various linkages may transfer downward pedal movement to a drum-striking mechanism. The drum-striking mechanism includes a striking device which may resemble the drum-striking end of a drumstick, and a drive mechanism, which may include an escapement, e.g., resembling a piano hammer-action mechanism. A system which plays an open/closed hi-hat is disclosed, as well as a system which plays a rim shot.

Abstract: An angle adjust device for a cymbal includes a connecting seat mounted to a free end of a cymbal stand. The connecting includes a hollow stub longitudinally extending through the connecting seat and a protrusion laterally extending from the connecting seat. A connector is mounted to the protrusion of the connecting seat and has a trough defined in the connector. The trough has an opening defined in one side of the connector facing the connecting seat. An actuated rod is limited in the connector. The actuated rod has a threaded section screwed into the threaded hole in the slider and a polygonal head co-axially extending from the threaded section through the connector for user to easily rotate the actuated rod and adjust a distance between the slider and the connecting seat.

Abstract: Alternating Cymbals utilize two pairs or sets of cymbals, a first pair and a second pair of cymbals, which play alternately with a single actuation usually by a foot pedal. Both sets of cymbals are supported by a support means which includes a tripod, column with a bracket extending from the column. The first pair of cymbals are mounted at the upper end of the column. A shaft in the column pulls the top cymbal of the first pair of cymbals down against the bottom cymbal of the first pair of cymbals. The second pair of cymbals are mounted on the bracket. A rod is connected to the shaft and the bottom cymbal of the second set of cymbals which is mounted on the rod strikes the top cymbal of the second pair of cymbals when the foot pedal is released. A spring about the shaft moves the shaft and rod upwardly when the foot pedal is released.

Abstract: A high hat stand includes a cymbal receiving plate journaled to a main mounting body. An adjustable bolt, for adjusting the pivot orientation around the journal of the receiving plate with respect to the mounting body, passes through the receiving plate so that as a nut is tightened on the bolt the receiving plate is tilted with respect to the mounting body. A biasing spring may also be interposed between the receiving plate and the mounting body. A cushion may be disposed between the plate and the cymbal.

Abstract: A foot pedal for electronic drums includes a lower tab or pedal or other extension for triggering by pressing down, and an upper tab or pedal or other extension for triggering by raising the foot. Also included is the joining of the upper and lower extensions (tab, pedal or other) into a pedal assembly that includes: a hinge or axle or other device which allows the pedal assembly to rotate in an arc; a striking device (stick, rod or other) that is attached to the pedal assembly and hits impact sensitive electronic drum triggering devices (pads, tubes or others); and an elastic device or spring which returns the pedal assembly to the neutral (at-rest) position.

Abstract: An extension connector has a threaded end formed on a first end of the extension connector for connection with a threaded hole of a receptacle and a threaded hole adapted for connection with a threaded end of a ball linkage such that an angle adjustable cymbal stand is able to extend to any position for connection with a cymbal.

Abstract: A base drum rim clamp device comprising in combination, a base, a wedging device to exert clamping force that device carried by the base, means to displace said device to move a surface or surfaces of the device relatively toward one side of a base drum rim, and a clamp part to which clamping force is transmitted at the opposite side of the drum rim.

Abstract: An angle adjusting device for a paddle of a cymbal stand includes a pivoting block adapted to be pivotally connected between the two arms of the bracket and connected to the transmission rod, and an adjusting bracket movably connected to the pivoting block and adapted to connect to a distal end of the paddle such that the movement of the adjusting bracket changes an angle of the paddle.

Abstract: A fixture adapted to combine with a paddle assembly includes a pair of rods threadingly extendable into opposite sides of the first distal end of the base, a pair of ribs adapted to be formed on opposite sides of the base, a pair of guiding grooves adapted to be oppositely defined in a bottom portion of the bracket of the drum stand to correspond to and receive therein the pair of ribs and a pair of notches adapted to be oppositely defined in a mediate portion of the bracket of the drum stand to correspond to and receive therein the pair of rods.

Abstract: A bass drum foot pedal assembly for triggering rapid multiple drum beats in an electronic drum or percussion synthesizer having a frame with an upper striking surface with an electronic drum trigger wired to the electronic drum and a lower striking surface with an electronic drum trigger wired to the drum, a spring-biased foot pedal having a contact on the upper surface of the pedal toe and a contact on the lower surface of the pedal toe positioned between the upper and lower striking surfaces. The drummer can trigger a drumbeat upon depression of the pedal by causing the lower contact to actuate a trigger and by releasing the pedal to the upper contact to actuate a trigger, thereby triggering multiple rapid drumbeats.

Abstract: Remote wire hi-hat apparatus is actuated by the pedal of the first hi-hat apparatus via flexible cable. A lever connecting the foot pedal of the master hi-hat and the flexible cable of the slave hi-hat is fixed to the pedal by a screw used to attach a chain or belt connected to the elevator rod of the master hi-hat. The flexible cable is connected to the lever by means of ring-shaped attachment unit. Housing of the sheath of the flexible cable is at the lower part of the hollow post of the master hi-hat stand. At the other end of the flexible cable there is a hollow post of the slave hi-hat. In the hollow post of the slave hi-hat there is a spring used to return the cable to the starting position. To achieve that the foot pedal is to be worked with the same force there are springs with hollow screws and nuts placed between top and bottom cymbals of both master and slave hi-hats. Instead of the said lever there can be a set of two pulleys placed between foot pedal and elevator rod of the master hi-hat.

Abstract: A recovery force adjusting device for a cymbal stand includes a handle, a driving ring movable relative to the column and having a pin extending through the stop, a supporting seat having a cutout and a wedge the supporting seat, a rotating sleeve rotatably and movably sandwiched between the supporting seat and the driving seat and having a first, a second and a third sets of teeth formed on the rotating sleeve and a recovery spring to move the rotating sleeve upward. Due to the misalignment relationship between the wedge and the tooth of the first set of teeth, sliding movement of the wedge along a slope of the corresponding tooth of the first set of teeth forces the rotating sleeve to rotate and thus the position of the driving ring is changed. A compression force to the spring is thus adjusted.

Abstract: A support base for instrument components, including instrument components having a pedal associated therewith, that includes a base member and one or more component retainers. Various types of component retainers can be used either individually or in combination with one another. Such component retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners extending between the base member and an associated instrument component. The base member can include one or more passages, such as holes or slots, through which a component retainer, such as a fastener, can extend to engage an associated instrument component. Also, a component retainer, such as a post, may extend from either the base member or the instrument component to engage the other of same. The post may be integral or detachably supported on either the base member or instrument component.

Abstract: A drum beater for beating a bass drum is described. The drum beater includes a circular beater head having a reduced thickness around it's outer circumference for providing a relatively narrow outer extremity for striking the drumhead of the bass drum. The drum beater further includes a beater stem having one end secured to the beater head and having the other end extending outward from the beater head for attachment to a foot pedal mechanism.

Abstract: A high hat stand keeps high hat cymbals straight on a floor, and crashes the top cymbal against the bottom cymbal in response to player's fooling, wherein a toggle joint is connected between an extension rod connected to the top cymbal, a foot board depressed by the player and a stationary frame so as to achieve a large magnification ratio between the force exerted on the foot board and the force exerted on the extension rod, thereby improving the response to the player's footing.

Abstract: A fast release cymbal clamp includes a top pressing member with an extension extending into the assembly block and a handle pivotally connected to the assembly block such that the pivotal movement of the handle is able to force the auxiliary abutting fitting and the C-shaped clamp to engage with the outer periphery of the extension so that the cymbal extended by the extension is securely sandwiched between the upper abutting element and the lower abutting element after the handle is pivoted to engage the auxiliary abutting fitting.

Abstract: The drum pedal stabilizer is designed to eliminate the problems of beater dropout, pedal and beater oscillation, drum head retrigger, tempo influence and jitter feel on drum pedals and beaters. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a stabilizer having a mounting plate and a gas spring adapted for attachment to a drum pedal to counteract oscillation of the conventional helical spring. The stabilizer may be an aftermarket attachment to conventional drum pedals, or may be incorporated as original equipment in new drum pedal assemblies.

Abstract: In a connection type foot pedal of a dual type drum pedal, for example, a first base plate (101) on which a foot pedal (100) for a bass drum serving as a foot pedal for a left foot of a player has been mounted and a second base plate (201) of which a foot pedal (200) for hi-hat cymbals has been mounted are connected and fixed to each other by a connecting tool comprising hinges (120) and (220) and a fixing tool constituted with a first fixing portion (130), a second fixing portion (230) and a fixing screw (250). The foot pedal (200) for hi-hat cymbals is made rotatable within a horizontal plane and the angle thereof is made adjustable to the foot pedal (100) for a bass drum. Accordingly, a connection type foot pedal is provided where a foot pedal for hi-hat cymbals and a foot pedal for a bass drum with a simple constitution.

Abstract: An enhanced bass drum pedal is provided with an eccentricity-adjustable cam system comprising a cam core mounted on a rotating shaft, a cam member rotatably connected to the cam core by a first pin, a positioning member rotatably connected to the cam member by a second pin, and a set screw. The positioning member is fastened onto the cam core by the set screw at a selected position of the positioning member to adjust the eccentricity of the cam system relative to the axis of rotation. As a result, a user can readily alter the impact force acted on a drum head and the restoring force applied to the foot board thereby tuning the bass drum pedal to suit the user's playing style and ability.

Abstract: An adjustable drum beating device, comprising at least one rotor operable to rotate a drum beater, a foot pedal driven flexible driver having a path of engagement with the rotor and operable to rotate the rotor, the driver having adjustable connection to the rotor to effectively adjust the position of the foot pedal relative to the rotor, and there being adjustably relatively movable parts associated with at least one rotor to adjust the configuration of the path of engagement of the flexible driver with the rotor.

Abstract: A combination of a portable high-hat cymbal device and a drum including a drum cylinder-terminated at least on one end by a circular rim and having a drum head stretched thereover to create a drum noise when struck by a drum stick operated by a drummer, first and second cymbals held in opposed formation near the rim of the drum and within reach of the drumsticks held in the hands of the drummer, the cymbals centrally supported on a vertical spindle attached to the drum, with the first cymbal in fixed location above the second cymbal, an abutment, supporting the second cymbal in biased contact with the first cymbal, and slidingly received on the vertical spindle, and pivotal arm, spaced apart from the spindle and operable by motion of the drummer's arm, to move the second cymbal downward on the spindle, against the bias pressure, so that, upon release by the drummer of the first means, the bias pressure moves the second cymbal abruptly upward to crash against the first cymbal to make the appropriate high-hat s

Abstract: A drum beater comprising an elongated stem, and a beater head carried by the stem, and having a relatively hard drum striker, a relatively soft drum striker, both of said strikers facing in the same direction, to strike a drum head.

Abstract: Vibrating musical devices including a motorized drumstick that can generate and/or distort sound when placed into contact with a surface. For example, the motorized drumstick can generate a “buzz roll” on a drum or other resonating surface. The drumstick includes a rod that is attached to a handle. Located within the handle is a motor that can create an oscillating movement of the rod. The oscillating movement may be induced by an off-center weight that is attached to the motor. The motor and weight may be incorporated into other musical devices.

Abstract: An electronic pad generates a sound imitating a tone generated during a musical performance by an acoustic percussion instrument. In some examples, an electronic hi-hat cymbal imitates the sound created by an acoustic hi-hat cymbal without having to correct for uneven detection of striking sensitivity. The electronic pad includes a striking sensor, a striking surface, and a bowl-shaped frame that is curved such that the sensor detects vibration waveform data according to the striking force of a strike against the striking surface.

Abstract: A drum pulsatile for achieving agile and labor saving operation includes a base and an anchor rack located at the front side of the base which has an transverse upper rod located on the top section thereof. The upper rod is coupled with a rocking wheel which is fastened to a beater. The base has a rear end pivotally engaged with a pedal. The pedal has a front end fastened to a chain which winds around the front peripheral surface of the rocking wheel and has a distal end fastening to the rocking wheel. There is an elastic adjustment unit located on one side of the base that has an upper end coupling with the upper rod and a lower end movably connecting to the base thereby enables a drummer to step on the pedal in an agile and labor-saving manner at a faster speed to hit the drum.

Abstract: A percussion instrument stand, comprising in combination, an upright elongated support; an operator movable lengthwise of the support to activate at least one cymbals disc; a frame from which the support extends upwardly; a foot pedal to effect operator movement lengthwise of the support; a base on which the pedal is hingedly carried; and mechanism to movably interconnect the base and frame to allow controlled base movement between a working position in which the pedal can offset operator movement, and a stored position in which the base and pedal are collapsed upwardly toward the support. The base may be in plate or wire form.

Abstract: A drum beater comprising an elongated stem, and a beater head carried by the stem, and having a relatively hard drum striker, a relatively soft drum striker, both of said strikers facing in the same direction, to strike a drum head.

Abstract: A drum pulsatile for achieving agile and labor saving operation includes a base and an anchor rack located at the front side of the base which has an transverse upper rod located on the top section thereof. The upper rod is coupled with a rocking wheel which is fastened to a beater. The base has a rear end pivotally engaged with a pedal. The pedal has a front end fastened to a chain which winds around the front peripheral surface of the rocking wheel and has a distal end fastening to the rocking wheel. There is an elastic adjustment unit located on one side of the base that has an upper end coupling with the upper rod and a lower end movably connecting to the base thereby enables a drummer to step on the pedal in an agile and labor-saving manner at a faster speed to hit the drum.

Abstract: A support base for instrument components, including instrument components having a pedal associated therewith, that includes a base member and one or more component retainers. Various types of component retainers can be used either individually or in combination with one another. Such component retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners extending between the base member and an associated instrument component. The base member can include one or more passages, such as holes and slots, through which a component retainer, such as a fastener, can extend to engage an associated instrument component. Also, a component retainer, such as a post, may extend from either the base member or the instrument component to engage the other or same. The post may be integral or detachably supported on either the base member or instrument component.