Chording apparatus for stringed musical instrument

Details Chording apparatus for stringed musical instrument Chording apparatus for stringed musical instrument

1984-09-20

1986-11-18

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G10D 308

Patent

active

046228802

ABSTRACT:
A chording apparatus for stringed musical instruments is provided that automatically forms complex chording arrangements on the instrument keyboard in response to the simple depression of a single button. The chording apparatus hereof includes a unique arrangement of selection buttons, actuating arms, and string depressing hammers, to allow for the selection of a maximum number of chords with a minimum number of apparatus parts. The chording apparatus also includes a unique, one piece biasing plate that urges each of the string depressing hammers to their string clearing positions. The apparatus can be quickly attached or detached from the neck of a string instrument, is adaptable to keyboards of various widths, and is particularly designed for ease of assembly.

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