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 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; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and 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.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a multipurpose instrument system that includes a drumstick configured to incorporate one or more drumstick tips for striking a drum set and a shaker percussion instrument incorporated near the drumstick tips, wherein the drumstick tips are configured to be interchangeable tips or percussion instruments. A coating can be applied to the tip to protect equipment struck by the drumstick and wherein the interchangeable tips can be configured to be flipped by a user to allow the drumstick to perform with various tips and percussion instruments without having to physically switch equipment.

Abstract: The drumstick provided for musical instruments such as drums and percussion instruments comprises a drumstick shaft and a drumstick head comprising an outlet opening from which the light of at least one light-emitting diode provided in the drumstick can exit. According to the invention, the drumstick comprises two shells that are complementary to one another and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, said shells being glued together and preferably made of wood, at least the first shell of which comprising a notch within which a switching apparatus is disposed for controlling the light-emitting diode which is located in the drumstick head or which is located in the drumstick shaft and is connected to at least one fiber-optic cable that leads to the outlet opening of the drumstick head.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drumstick gripping aid. In one embodiment, the drumstick gripping aid includes a first strap having two loops and a second strap having one loop interconnected thereto. The first strap is adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user while the second strap is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another embodiment, a drumstick gripping aid includes a single strap having two loops. In one variation, a first loop is adapted to fit about one finger of a user while a second loop is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another variation, the first loop and the second loop are adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user, the drumstick gripping aid fixedly attached to a drumstick.

Abstract: This musical instrument assembly enables the user to control a percussive mallet with a foot-pedal. It operates by a cable threaded around the circumference of a wheel with attached mallet, the other cable end connects to the pedal. Cable housing and mounted fixtures at the entrance and exit of this housing provide a fixed path for the cable to move back and forth. Springs return the invention to its original position upon pedal's release. Flexible housing enables remote capability, equal function without requiring particular angle or distance between the pedal and beater assemblies. Mounting the mallet off either side of the wheel results in either downward or upward motion.

Abstract: The present invention is an energy enhanced drumstick which provides substantially more kinetic energy per strike and produces a more vibrant sound and desired quality of resonance from a drumstick, all while still maintaining the most desirable features of the traditional drumstick design. This kinetic energy enhanced drumstick is the hybrid structural product of using two or more distinct materials having markedly differing densities which are permanently joined together to form a single unified construct. This hybrid structural product yields a kinetic energy enhanced drumstick comprised of at least one primary material having a first density at its tip end, and has at least one secondary substance having a second density which is greater than the first density of the primary material adjacent the butt end of the 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 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: 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: The accessory for a drum stick includes a pair of support members defining a parting plane and an elongate channel defined by elongated substantially parallel arcuate recesses on opposing sides of the parting plain. Biasing members, in the form of closed loops or rings, secure the support members and draw the support members together to minimize the cross-sectional dimensions of the elongate channel when the support members about against each other in a contracted condition. The cross-sectional dimensions of the elongate channel increase when the support members are separated and moved in opposing directions to an expanded condition, resulting in restoring forces in the biasing members that tend to revert the support members to the contracted condition. Sound producing elements are provided, such as steel shot within compartments formed in the supporting members or jingles attached to the support members.

Abstract: A drumstick comprises an elongated rigid body having a front section, a shaft section and a handle section. The front section is made of wooden or bamboo materials and has a top end and a distal end. A striking tip is mounted on the top end. The handle section is also made of wooden or bamboo materials and has a front end and a butt end. The shaft section is made of composite materials and has a first end, and a second end. The first end of the shaft section is jointed to with the distal end of the front section. The second end of the shaft section is jointed to with the front end of the handle. The shaft section further includes a receiving room defined between the first and second ends for receiving vibration-absorbing devices or weights.

Abstract: A portable system for drumming is provided that simulates a full drum kit. In one implementation, a system is provided that can digitally simulate a full drum kit without the need for actual drums. The system can include electronic drumsticks that can transmit digitally sampled drum sounds (e.g., snare, kick drum, high-tom, low-tom, cymbal) wirelessly to a receiver. The receiver can connect to one or more outputs, such as headphones or a stereo system. The receiver may also be configured to mix audio signals produced by the drumsticks with other audio inputs such as an MP3 player to permit a user to drum along with prerecorded music.

Abstract: The present invention is an energy enhanced drumstick which provides substantially more kinetic energy per strike and produces a more vibrant sound and desired quality of resonance from a drumstick, all while still maintaining the most desirable features of the traditional drumstick design. This kinetic energy enhanced drumstick is the hybrid structural product of using two or more distinct materials having markedly differing densities which are permanently joined together to form a single unified construct. This hybrid structural product yields a kinetic energy enhanced drumstick comprised of at least one primary material having a first density at its tip end, and has at least one secondary substance having a second density which is greater than the first density of the primary material adjacent the butt end of the drumstick.

Abstract: A reinforced drum stick (10) having a butt portion (14) and a striking portion (12), and a reinforcement means (20) extending from the striking portion (12) into at least a portion of the butt portion (14), the reinforcement means (20) adapted to prevent splintering, chipping, cracking, breaking or bowing of the drum stick (10), whilst retaining the feel and rebound characteristics of the dram stick (10), and enhancing the tonal consistency from drum stick (10) to drum stick (10).

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: A Drum Stick having two tapered portions, wherein one tapered portion is tapered towards one end of the drum stick and the other tapered portion is tapered towards the other end of the drumstick, permits flexibility in rhythm and striking force.

Abstract: A flexible one-piece self-gripping self-forming-loop attachment, comprising a single ergonomically shaped and dimensioned strip of elastic material with circular apertures at opposing ends for attachment to a drumstick by inserting one end of the drumstick through each aperture in turn giving rise to a loop which is slid along the drumstick to the desired playing position at which a finger is inserted. When the loop is fitted the material surrounding the apertures stretches and causes their shape to change according to the profile of the drumstick.

Abstract: Combination drumstick for producing a tambourine sound from a plurality of jingle pairs loosely mounted within discrete apertures dispose along and through the combination drumstick. The weight of the combination drumstick is centered in the axis of the combination drumstick for balance and the stick portion is formed from a polymeric material for durability to permit one-handed combination drumming and tambourine sound production.

Abstract: A drum stick accessory includes a pair of support members defining a parting plane and an elongate channel defined by elongated substantially parallel recesses on opposing sides of the parting plain. Closed resilient loops draw the support members together to minimize the channel cross-sectional dimensions. Restoring forces in the loops tend to revert the support members to the contracted condition. Insertion of a drum stick into the elongate channel separates the members and moves them from the contracted condition to an expanded condition against the action of the loops and the accessory can be reliably frictionally retained on the shaft of the drum stick due to restoring forces urging the support members against the drumstick. Hitting the drum stick as a percussion instrument provides additional sounds produced, for example, by steel shot within compartments formed in the supporting members or jingles attached thereto.

Abstract: The practice drumstick comprises an inner core and an outer sheath. The outer sheath is constructed of a material or materials suitable to absorb energy and sound to result in significant reduction in: a) the sound produced by practice drumming, and b) physical damage to any surface struck by the practice 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 along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and 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.

Abstract: A percussion device includes a drumstick assembly and a sleeve. 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 sleeve is disposed about at least a portion of 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: The drumstick provided for musical instruments such as drums and percussion instruments comprises a drumstick shaft and a drumstick head comprising an outlet opening from which the light of at least one light-emitting diode provided in the drumstick can exit. According to the invention, the drumstick comprises two shells that are complementary to one another and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, said shells being glued together and preferably made of wood, at least the first shell of which comprising a notch within which a switching apparatus is disposed for controlling the light-emitting diode which is located in the drumstick head or which is located in the drumstick shaft and is connected to at least one fiber-optic cable that leads to the outlet opening of the drumstick head.

Abstract: A striker is disclosed for striking a percussion instrument, such as a drum or symbol. At least one elongated semi-rigid rod has a proximal end and a distal end. An elongated tubular core section is included that has a proximal end and a distal end. Each rod is slidably receivable in the distal end of the core section. In one embodiment, at least one handle sleeve is fixed around the proximal end of the core section. In another embodiment, an elongated tubular handle section having a proximal end and a distal end is included. The proximal end of the core section is fixedly receivable in the distal end of the handle section. In such an embodiment, each handle sleeve is fixed around the proximal end of the handle section instead of the core section.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a drumstick system that includes a percussion member from which a tubular body extends. The percussion member includes a plug connectable to a drumhead contact tip is attached. One end of a hollow cylindrical tube having a sleeve or color coating is connected to the percussion member. The other end of the hollow cylindrical tube is attached to a neck. Metal spacers are mountable on the tubular body and neck. Mufflers are inserted into the tubular body and neck. A plurality of sleeves is provided for replaceably mounting on the drumstick system or on any drumstick made of any materials.

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; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and 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.

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; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and 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.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drumstick gripping aid. In one embodiment, the drumstick gripping aid includes a first strap having two loops and a second strap having one loop interconnected thereto. The first strap is adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user while the second strap is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another embodiment, a drumstick gripping aid includes a single strap having two loops. In one variation, a first loop is adapted to fit about one finger of a user while a second loop is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another variation, the first loop and the second loop are adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user, the drumstick gripping aid fixedly attached to a drumstick.

Abstract: The present invention provides drumsticks for training percussionists to use proper form, which may increase learning speed and enable faster and more efficient drum strokes. Each drumstick includes a tip or bead with a wing extending therefrom. The wing extends beyond the width of the shaft of the drumstick so that the percussionist must strike the drum head with wing extending parallel to the drum head surface to achieve a proper and acceptable sound. A grip is also provided to properly orient the user's hands for the matched grip variation desired.

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

Abstract: An illuminated drumstick having a cavity therein for holding a fluorescent glow stick such that the drumstick has a dramatic visual effect when used to play a drum set.

Abstract: Combination drumstick for producing a tambourine sound from a plurality of jingle pairs loosely mounted within discrete apertures dispose along and through the combination drumstick. The weight of the combination drumstick is centered in the axis of the combination drumstick for balance and the stick portion is formed from a polymeric material for durability to permit one-handed combination drumming and tambourine sound production.

Abstract: The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member.

Abstract: A flexible one-piece self-gripping self-forming-loop attachment, comprising a single ergonomically shaped and dimensioned strip of elastic material with circular apertures at opposing ends for attachment to a drumstick by inserting one end of the drumstick through each aperture in turn giving rise to a loop which is slid along the drumstick to the desired playing position at which a finger is inserted. When the loop is fitted the material surrounding the apertures stretches and causes their shape to change according to the profile of the drumstick.

Abstract: The present invention provides drumsticks for training percussionists to use proper form, which may increase learning speed and enable faster and more efficient drum strokes. Each drumstick includes a tip or bead with a wing extending therefrom. The wing extends beyond the width of the shaft of the drumstick so that the percussionist must strike the drum head with wing extending parallel to the drum head surface to achieve a proper and acceptable sound. A grip is also provided to properly orient the user's hands for the matched grip variation desired.

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

Abstract: The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member.

Abstract: An ergonomic drumstick comprising a shaft member and a grip member including a load face portion, an apex portion, and a bore. The grip member ergonomically fits the profile of a user's fingers, enabling the user to retain the drumstick in a particular position and to play comfortably for extended periods of time. The ergonomic drumstick allows a relaxed grip, reducing the shock transfer to the user's hands, which in turn reduces fatigue. The ergonomic drumstick also can be fully adjustable, and reusable, with a grip selectable for fit, profile and size.

Abstract: A felt hammer that may eliminate noise is provided, in which a grab handle is connected to a hammerhead; an elastic ring bush is wrapped around the circumference of the hammerhead; and a plurality of projecting nails are provided on the surface of the ring bush. Animal hair/wool strands are further wrapped around the ring bush backward and forward to clamp a basic wrap layer of animal hair/wool strands into the gaps between the projecting nails, and then fully wrapped to form a felt layer around the hammerhead and the ring bush. Thus, the hammer specialized for a Xylophone or a Marimba is formed, and when the hammer strikes, noise caused by the animal hair/wool strands rubbing each other may be eliminated for achieving a mellow and mild timbre.

Abstract: A multiple-tipped drumming tool has 2-4 sticks each with a throughhole, joined together by a connector which passes through the throughhole such that the sticks are rotatable with respect to one another and can produce different tones with a musical instrument. The sticks may be connected by spring metals instead of such a connector. Instead of the connector, a fiber member may be passed through the throughholes of the sticks, being wrapped around the sticks such that the sticks are flexibly joined together.

Abstract: An exercise training device having a stick portion, which may simulate the handle of a drumstick, weight means attachable to one end of the stick portion, the weight means biasing the movement of the stick portion, and providing stimulation to muscles used, for strengthening, flexibility, control, agility and endurance.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show an ergonomic durable drumstick that includes a percussion member from which a tubular body extends. The percussion member includes a plug having annular rings protruding from the outer surface of the plug on which a drumhead contact tip is attached. One end of a hollow cylindrical tube having a sleeve or color coating is connected to the percussion member. The other end of the hollow cylindrical tube is attached to a neck. Spacers are mountable on the tubular body and neck. Mufflers are inserted into the tubular body and neck.

Abstract: A drumstick having a tip of synthetic material, the tip having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves. A drumstick having a handle portion with a cylindrical shaft and a striking tip extending from one end of the shaft, the striking tip having a substantially spherical conformal cap of synthetic material, the cap having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves that are disposed in space substantially parallel to one another and substantially equidistantly spaced. The tip of synthetic material may be made from graphite, ceramics, or plastics, preferably nylon.

Abstract: A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes drum stick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally in the playing striking end. The primary purpose is to accommodate a rod. The rod is inserted and glued into the hole of the tip. The rod can be cut to a desired length to suit its flex and resilient nature. Suitable material for the rod include nylon or delrin, PVC, ABS, polypropylene or polycarbonate. The result of combining these materials in this format produces a filter tip drum stick.

Abstract: An ergonomic drumstick comprising a shaft member and a grip member including a load face portion, an apex portion, and a bore. The grip member ergonomically fits the profile of a user's fingers, enabling the user to retain the drumstick in a particular position and to play comfortably for extended periods of time. The ergonomic drumstick allows a relaxed grip, reducing the shock transfer to the user's hands, which in turn reduces fatigue. The ergonomic drumstick also can be fully adjustable, and reusable, with a grip selectable for fit, profile and size.

Abstract: The process, which includes the concept of first producing a unique type of heat transfer formed of laser toner particles as well as the subsequent application of the heat transfer to a drumstick or decorated item, would include the steps of obtaining a sheet, roll, belt, etc. of suitable carrier material which has been treated or coated with a release agent (i.e.

Abstract: A musical apparatus comprising, a first ring, a second ring, and a flexible member. The first ring is position on the finger of a drummer, the second ring encircles a drumstick and the flexible member connects the two rings. The flexible member is configured so that the first ring and second ring are offset at an angle that allows the drumstick to properly rest on the hand of the drummer.

Abstract: A device for practicing percussion instrument technique includes a shaft portion and a feedback portion. The feedback portion is movable relative to the shaft portion and provides feedback to the user when an appropriate technique is used by the user of the device.

Abstract: A combination drumstick and microphone for striking a surface, such as a drum surface or other percussion instrument or device, is disclosed. The drumstick has a channel or conduit formed therein that has a longitudinal axis generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, and that preferably extends from proximate a striking end of the drumstick to proximate a rear end of the drumstick. The microphone is preferably selectively fixed within the channel or conduit, and includes a signal conveying means such as a electrical signal cable or a wireless transmitter. The channel or conduit includes an enlarged portion adapted to selectively hold the microphone and a narrow portion adapted to selectively hold at least a portion of the signal cable, antenna wire, or the like. In one embodiment of the invention, the microphone protrudes at least partially from the striking end so as to strike the drum surface directly. A method of use of a simple embodiment of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: In combination with a drumstick used for playing a drum, the improvement comprises an apparatus for teaching a novice the proper technique for holding a drumstick. The apparatus includes at least one aperture disposed in the drumstick and an elastomeric member engageable with the aperture and having a loop on each side of the drumstick for engagement with a user's thumb and ring finger.