Instrument support

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2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Lockett, Kimberly (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Stringed

Reexamination Certificate

active

11372358

ABSTRACT:
An instrument support may be used to support an instrument, such as a violin or a viola, against collar-bone/shoulder and chest regions of a player. The instrument support may include a collar-bone rest and a chest rest, providing a dual plane design. The rests may be adjustable to adjust the location on the back of the instrument and to adjust the heights and angles with respect to the instrument to suit the anatomical differences between players.

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