Abstract: A drumstick is provided. The drumstick comprises a shaft. A plurality of sound initiating elements are disposed along the shaft. The sound initiating elements are adapted for initiating generation of sound associated with simultaneously activating a plurality of percussion surfaces of a percussion music instrument.

Abstract: A sprung striker assembly for striking an idiophone is described. The sprung striker assembly for striking an idiophone typically comprises a body member, a striker head, a striker tip, and a spring mechanism. In one variation, the striker head is configured for use with a struck idiophone, such a mounted idiophone block or cow bell. In other variations, the striker head further includes an idiophone, such as a rattle, jingles, cymbals, castanets, or any other suitable noisemaker, incorporated into the striker head.

Abstract: A musical instrument mallet includes a head extending from a first end to a second end, the head having a steel core; and a foam shell surrounding the steel core; a handle attached to the head at the second end; the head is used to inflict force upon an instrument; and the steel core and foam shell create a low volume sound with the instrument.

Abstract: A universal drumstick for use by a drummer, the drummer having a hand with a thumb, an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger, and a pinkie finger, comprising, a distal tip, a shaft proximal to the distal tip, a handle proximal to the shaft, the handle having a grip therethrough, the grip sized to allow the drummer's little finger and ring finger to extend therethrough, the shaft angled relative to the handle such that at least a portion of the shaft is above the drummer's middle and index fingers when the drummer's pinkie and ring fingers are within the grip, whereby the drummer can play a stick-drum with the universal drumstick and also play a hand-drum without removing the universal drumstick from the drummer's hand.

Abstract: An extended play drumstick with enhanced durability of the rimshot area. The extended play drumstick includes a durable surrounding pad attached along and around the rimshot portion of the drumstick, and features an optional durable coating applied to the surface of the drumstick shaft, applied from at least the distal end of the durable surrounding pad up to and including at least the shoulder portion. The extended play drumstick resists rimshot damage caused by the drumstick striking the rim of a drum. The rimshot area of the drumstick is protected with a durable surrounding pad made of high strength material such as a para-aramid synthetic fiber, e.g., Kevlar® fiber from Dupont®. The extended play drumstick prevents chipping, fraying, and splintering of the shaft of the drumstick. Due to the light weight of the durable surrounding pad, and the durable coating, the balance and feel of a traditional drumstick are preserved.

Abstract: A percussion device includes a drumstick assembly. The drumstick assembly includes a drumstick having a base and a tip end, and a drumstick tip secured to the tip end of the drumstick, the drumstick tip including a sensor. The drumstick including the base thereof, and includes at least one control button, a communication element, and a processor in communication with the at least one control button, the drumstick tip and the communication element. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the drumstick tip and to generate output to the communication element. The output so generated includes a signal that specifies a sound file selected by operation of the at least one control button.

Abstract: Percussion assemblies, such as mini hi-hat percussion assemblies, are disclosed. The mini hi-hat assemblies can include a first connecting portion between a pedal and a drive shaft. A roller can be included between the first connecting portion and an underside of the pedal. Non-flexible members and/or flexible members such as a chain can be included between the drive shaft and a cymbal rod. Actuation of the pedal can cause rotation of the drive shaft and downward movement of the cymbal rod, which can have a top cymbal mounted thereon. This downward movement can cause the top cymbal to contact a bottom cymbal and produce a desired sound. A compression spring can then cause the system to rebound toward its equilibrium or resting position.

Abstract: A drum brush comprising a tube with slot, a plurality of wire bristles, a rod and O-ring, where the said bristles are at least partially within said tube in which portions of bristles extend outwardly from one end of tube, the end of casing from which the bristles extend is partially flattened to hold the bristles in position. The tube has a slot, its relative position is perpendicular and near to the end from which the bristles extend. A rod of a diameter such that when inserted into the said slot is held in position and adjustable in length by sliding in and out of the tube. The said O-ring is slid over the tube and rod, its function is used to adjust the height or relative distance of the said rod to that of the bristles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drum stick for a percussion instrument, and, more particularly to dual purpose drumstick percussion instrument.

Abstract: A wireless drumstick having a tubular hollow body portion, having a tip section having a plurality of LED lights mounted inside the tip section, at least a portion of the tip section being translucent to allow the LED light to illuminate the tip of the drumstick. The tubular hollow body portion further including a wireless mic, and a battery is electronically connected to the LED lights and wireless mic.

Abstract: A drumstick has a conventional tip and tapered shank, but the handle portion on the shaft has a wavy profile, with a nominal diameter and with the peaks rising above the nominal diameter and the valleys recessed below the nominal diameter. Whether or not the drumstick has a wavy handle, the outer surface of the drumstick has a tack which increases with increasing moisture of the drumstick outer surface, e.g., the tack increases between an initial condition of a drummer's dry skin against a dry drumstick surface and a play condition of a drummer's moist skin against a moist drumstick.

Abstract: An improved drum stick for use with all types of musical percussion instruments is disclosed. “Hybridized” wood materials are used for two sections or portions of the drum stick. The body or middle section of the drum stick is fabricated from a woven carbon fiber tube which is connected to a tip section or portion of the drum stick and its oppositely disposed butt section or portion of the drum stick, both of which are fabricated from a laminate wood composite material, known as hornwood. The combination of the woven carbon fiber tube with the tip section and its oppositely disposed butt section fabricated from hornwood results in a drum stick that has a precise pitch and weight while producing a very fast “rebound” off of the drum head.

Abstract: A percussive instrument mallet includes a molded head, a shaft having an optionally threaded nose, and a rigid insert fixed completely within the head. The insert has an inner profile including threads or other protrusions that mate with the nose of the shaft, and an outer profile that is embedded in the mold material. An outer portion of the insert includes a weighting ring that is also embedded in the mold material. The method includes selecting a tool with an optionally threaded nose and a central bore, threading or otherwise securing an insert onto the nose of the tool, supporting a weight ring on the insert; placing the threaded insert and weight ring in a mold, molding the head while over-molding the weight ring and insert, drawing air out of the head through the central bore, disengaging the tool from the insert, and attaching a mallet shaft into the insert.

Abstract: A drumstick enhancement kit that increases the durability of the rimshot area of a drumstick. The drumstick enhancement kit includes a durable surrounding pad to be attached along and around the rimshot portion of the drumstick, thereby forming a seam. A strip of seam protective tape is then applied over and along at least a portion of the seam. The drumstick enhancement kit enhances the durability of the drumstick by resisting rimshot damage caused by the drumstick striking the rim of a drum. The rimshot area of the drumstick is protected with a durable surrounding pad made of high strength material such as a para-aramid synthetic fiber, e.g., Kevlar® fiber from Dupont®. The drumstick enhancement kit prevents chipping, fraying, and splintering of the shaft of the drumstick. Due to the light weight of the parts of the drumstick enhancement kit, the balance and feel of a traditional drumstick are preserved.

Abstract: A percussion mallet and method of producing percussion mallets featuring a plurality of grooves on the grip portion of the mallet which improve grip and prevent discomfort.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for reducing resonant vibrations in impact tools. The embodiments disclosed herein include the use of certain particles positioned within an impact tool, such as a drumstick, for converting the energy of vibration to heat energy resulting from collisions between the particles.

Abstract: This drumstick is a telescoping, interchangeable, drumstick/shaker; it includes a hollow tube body with removable shaft screw collars on each end; it has smaller tube shaker cartridges with a smaller circumference than the inner tube which allows the user to combine the drumstick with a maraca like sound if they so please. There is also another smaller tube that is attached to the small tail end portion, directly around the different drumstick types that allows the drumsticks to telescope through the entire length of the larger tubes inner circumference which can be used for dispensing, storage, and playing. This allows the end user to freely configure it to his or her own will.

Abstract: Drum pedal assemblies are disclosed which can include one or more adjustment features. Adjustment features which can be included in embodiments of the present disclosure can include components for adjusting pedal angle and/or height, and the resistance offered by the pedal (such as due to a spring connection). Pedal assemblies according to some embodiments of the present disclosure can include rotatable base plates for easy storage and travel. Pedal assemblies according to some embodiments the present disclosure can include securing means such as retractable spikes for stabilizing the pedal assembly.

Abstract: One or more drumsticks may be optimally balanced using a grip point of the drumstick by calculating a radius of gyration. The radius of gyration is a controlling parameter wherein the radius of gyration correlates with the grip point, which is itself based on a particular gripping style and hand size. Given the radius of gyration, the center of gravity of the one or more drumsticks may be re-located at a point along the drumstick closely aligned to the radius of gyration. The re-location may be performed by adding a weight to the butt end of the drumstick. Balanced drumstick pairs provide optimum performance, control and handling characteristics for a drummer.

Abstract: An earthworm collecting device that is highly effective in causing earthworms to surface from their holes during the day time or at night and come to the surface. The device generates a rasping noise and a series of vibrations that resonate through the ground. These resonating vibrations cause the earthworms to surface which then allows for easy and rapid collection.

Abstract: A stick-type controller 21 comprises an acceleration sensor 61 that obtains acceleration values generated in respective directions of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis, LEDs 64 that emit light corresponding to the acceleration values on the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis obtained by the acceleration sensor 61, and a CPU 63 that controls the light emission of the LEDs 64. Further, if the acceleration values obtained by the acceleration sensor 61 are not a value that can be regarded as 0 on at least one axis among the three axes of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis of the stick-type controller 21, the CPU 63 causes the LEDs 64 to emit light in a color corresponding to the axis or axes on which an acceleration value other than a value that can be regarded as 0 was obtained.

Abstract: A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes a plurality of elongated reasonably straight wooden rods formed around a central dowel. The central dowel is comprised of a larger diameter sized wooden rod, the central dowel has two perpendicular slots cut into the horizontal plain starting at the end nearest to the playing or striking end. The plurality of rods having the same length as the central dowel are placed around the central dowel's outside diameter. A retaining sleeve is securely fitted over the gripping end creating a handle area. At the opposite end an additional retaining sleeve shorter in length is secured slightly back from the playing or striking end allowing some flexibility for the outer rods. The primary purpose of the slotted central dowel is to increase the rebound of the drum stick design. The result of combining these materials in this format produces the Rebound Multi-Rod Drumstick.

Abstract: A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles.

Abstract: A tip-weighted drumstick with a cushioned sleeve that absorbs shock and protects a drummer's hands and other joints while playing. The cushioned sleeve covers a reduced-diameter portion of the drumstick and can be customized with various surface textures, shapes, and other features. The reduced-diameter portion may result in the center of gravity of the drumstick shifting towards the striking end of the drumstick to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the drumstick.

Abstract: A drumstick that is produced from a pair of bonded wooden halves that form an elongated, structure having a circular bore therethrough. Into the circular bore is inserted a core tube that increases the rigidity of the drumstick, a multiplicity of glass micro-spheres that function to reduce drumstick vibrations that can affect a drummer, and a resilient sleeve that is inserted over the front end and partial rear end of the drumstick. The resilient sleeve increases the useful life of both the drumstick and the instrument struck by the drumstick.

Abstract: A balanced drumstick system and method permanently reposition the longitudinal center of gravity of a plurality of wood drumsticks to common new specified location to create custom sets of balanced wood drumsticks. The system and method automate the repositioning of the longitudinal center of gravity of wood drumsticks to increase accuracy and to decrease time to create sets of custom wood drumsticks.

Abstract: Clix sticks (Clix Stixs) systems may comprise a tunable percussion instrument which may resemble a conventional drum stick on one end, and a fixed arm and flexible arm comprising a plurality of bamboo spoons on the other end. Clix sticks may further comprise a connector tube, whereby the connector tube for connecting the drum stick to the bamboo spoons. The fixed arm may comprise a pair of bamboo spoons which may be disposed in an inverted relationship creating a closed sound chamber. Within the closed sound chamber may be a clapper and a clapper support. In use, a user may grip the handle and swing the clix sticks upward and downward or against a drummable surface. The flexible arm may knock into the closed sound chamber producing an immediate clicking sound, and the clapper may knock into the interior walls of the closed sound chamber producing a delayed clicking sound.

Abstract: A drumstick that is produced from a pair of bonded wooden halves that form an elongated, structure having a circular bore therethrough. Into the circular bore is inserted a core tube that increases the rigidity of the drumstick, a multiplicity of glass micro-spheres that function to reduce drumstick vibrations that can affect a drummer, and a resilient sleeve that is inserted over the front end and partial rear end of the drumstick. The resilient sleeve increases the useful life of both the drumstick and the instrument struck by the drumstick.

Abstract: There is a drum stick including a shaft having a long axis. The drum stick includes an elongated magnet extending along the shaft and having a polar orientation not parallel to the long axis. The shaft includes an axial cavity and the elongated magnet is disposed therein. The drum stick includes a tip cap coupled to the shaft to serve as a drum stick tip.

Abstract: A drumstick weight adjustment structure includes a plastic stick holder and at least one weight block. The plastic stick holder has at least one hole. The weight block can be inserted into the hole and tightly held therein, and also can be removed therefrom. Users can adjust the number of the weight block held in the hole according to requirements to change the weight of the plastic stick holder, thereby change the force of the plastic stick holder striking a drum to generate desired timbre to meet use requirements.

Abstract: A training and practice mallet for keyboard percussion instruments comprising a slender, substantially cylindrical mallet shaft with a gripping end and a striking end, the gripping end improved and enhanced with a pommel, or knob, affixed to the gripping end terminus, the pommel (knob) of suitable size to be gripped in the user's hand without impeding multi-mallet manipulation, and the striking end improved with a lightweight mallet head whereby a reduced volume is produced when striking a keyboard percussion instrument and in turn reducing fatigue and irritation in the user's hands and wrists. The training and practice mallet allows for increased control and confidence at low volumes while learning complex four-mallet grips. A pommel as described above and fitted to a conventional mallet for keyboard percussion instruments.

Abstract: A finger operable percussive device for initiating acoustic signals, which can include a percussive member configured to initiate the acoustic signals upon impact with objects. The percussive member can have a curved top surface configured to allow the percussive member to initiate the acoustic signals upon impact with the objects at any angle. The percussive member can be connected with a top of a base. The base can be configured to contour to the user's finger and allow articulation of the user's finger. A securing member can be connected with the base for securing the base onto a user's finger. The securing member can be made of a flexible material configured to allow articulation of the user's finger.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are drumsticks comprising agricultural fibers from monocots, particularly grasses. The disclosed drumsticks provided excellent playability, improved grip, are less susceptible to chipping, splintering, or shatter than wood drumsticks, are harder, lighter, and more durable than comparable wooden sticks. The disclosed drumsticks offer a crisper more even sound at all volumes even during dynamic performance, and are superior in damping vibrations. Also disclosed are methods for making the drumsticks and kits comprising drums and drumsticks.

Abstract: A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles.

Abstract: A drumstick mountable mutable tambourine comprises a body mountable to the drumstick. A block may be attached to the body on which one or more mutable sound making devices are mountable. A muting device may be capable of actuation for muting the mutable sound making devices.

Abstract: A tip-weighted drumstick with a cushioned sleeve that absorbs shock and protects a drummer's hands and other joints while playing. The cushioned sleeve covers a reduced-diameter portion of the drumstick and can be customized with various surface textures, shapes, and other features. The reduced-diameter portion may result in the center of gravity of the drumstick shifting towards the striking end of the drumstick to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the drumstick.

Abstract: A drumstick weight adjustment structure includes a plastic stick holder and at least one weight block. The plastic stick holder has at least one hole. The weight block can be inserted into the hole and tightly held therein, and also can be removed therefrom. Users can adjust the number of the weight block held in the hole according to requirements to change the weight of the plastic stick holder, thereby change the force of the plastic stick holder striking a drum to generate desired timbre to meet use requirements.

Abstract: An electronic percussion instrument including: a detecting section which is provided in a stick and detects acceleration and angular speed based on movement of the stick; a first timing generating section which generates beat timing based on a predetermined tempo and beat width; a first pre-sound-production movement detecting section which detects a pre-sound-production movement that is performed prior to sound production, based on the acceleration and the angular speed detected by the detecting section; and a sound production instructing section which instructs to produce a sound at the beat timing generated by the first timing generating section, when the first pre-sound-production movement detecting section detects the pre-sound-production movement.

Abstract: A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole in the body. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. Additionally or alternatively, the percussion instrument may include one or more recesses or bores that operate to permit the grip plates to be disposed therein for a more compact design.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a grip for drumsticks is provided. The grip comprise a substantially cylindrical sleeve that slips onto a drumstick comprising a tip end and a handle end. The sleeve comprises a first opening and a second opening on opposite ends of the sleeve and is capable of slipping onto either the tip end or the handle end of the drumstick via either the first opening or the second opening of the sleeve. In an embodiment, the sleeve comprises a flexible material such as polyurethane foam material or a nitrile rubber material.

Abstract: A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles.

Abstract: An adjustable assembly for cymbals adjustment, comprising an actuator rod movable up and down, a tubular adjuster passing the rod, and connectible to the rod after adjustment lengthwise of the rod, a tube passing the rod and having connection to the adjuster, the tube carrying the upper cymbals, and clutch means including a threaded body having thread connection to the tube, and rotatable thereon to be advanced on the tube to lock to the adjuster, thereby releasably locking the tube to the adjuster.

Abstract: A drumstick mountable mutable tambourine comprises a body mountable to the drumstick. A block may be attached to the body on which one or more mutable sound making devices are mountable. A muting device may be capable of actuation for muting the mutable sound making devices.

Abstract: A stick type drumstick is disclosed which includes a drumstick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally at the striking end and an enlarged solid area positioned at the hole base. The purpose of the hole is to accommodate an insert of rods, nylon tube or a drumstick tip which when played produce different sounds. The purpose of the solid enlarged area is to provide a strong defined optional striking area, it can be struck harder to produce louder focused sounds assuring the stick area around the drilled hole is not struck and damaged which could compromise its ability to hold the insert. Striking with the area of the insert material provides additional sound possibilities. The result; combining these materials and features is a multi task drumstick. The combination of features utilized in this drumstick design cannot be found in the prior art of singular drumstick designs.

Abstract: A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles.

Abstract: Herein described is a tone control device for percussion instruments comprising a first strap, a second strap, a weighted member and an engagement loop for the convenient engagement of a drum stick or other striking implement. The device attaches to a percussion instrument in such a manner as to allow a user to apply the tone control device to the percussion instrument's strike surface efficiently and conveniently with minimal disruption in play.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the gripping surface of the handle of a manual tool, implement, or instrument. In a preferred embodiment the present invention includes one or more elastomeric bands stretched over the handle of the tool, implement, or instrument. A shrinkable sleeve is then placed over the bands and shrunk tightly over the handle. The result is a ribbed gripping surface on the handle to improve gripability of the tool, implement, or instrument. In another preferred embodiment, adhesive is used to secure the elastomeric band to the handle before shrinking the sleeve to improve precision in the placement of the rings and durability of the finished gripping surface.

Abstract: A two-channeled cradle securely holds two drumsticks together to enhance organization and portability while preventing loss among other sticks. The cradle also prohibits drumsticks from rolling off a drum or any flat surface. The cradle can include two channels, side-by-side, formed in a C-shape with a diameter slightly less than that of the drumsticks, where the drumsticks can snap into the channels. In some embodiments, the cradle can be formed of two circular channels, where the drumsticks can be inserted into the channels. The cradle can have a flat bottom to help keep the cradle in place, without rolling or wobbling. By using the cradle, a drummer can reach into their stick bag and easily pull out a matched pair of drumsticks.

Abstract: Rhythm and visual effects produced through an array of accessories for drumstick(s), the accessories being implemented by use of attached connector(s) joining the accessories temporarily to the drumstick(s). The design for the connector(s) and accessories being small and lightweight so as not to interfere with a drummer's performance.

Abstract: A cover system for a percussion striking device allows drummers and percussionists to removably cover their existing sticks, mallets, and beaters of their preference with a light weight, durable fabric to produce benefits including: reducing volume during practice sessions, resulting in less ear fatigue, maintaining as true of a response as possible (“feel”) of the playing surface while working techniques used to enhance actual performance, and/or reducing wear on drumsticks, mallets, and beaters and all playing surfaces it is used on, as well as other benefits.