Music – Instruments – Wind
Patent
1987-12-16
1988-12-27
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Wind
84380R, G10D 706
Patent
active
047932350
ABSTRACT:
In construction of a key mechanism for a clarinet having G# and A key units, release of a G# sound hole is mechanically inhibited by a control unit when a G# key is unexpectedly operated during regular operation on an A key for constant generation of a crisp A sound without any change in traditional finger motion.
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Franklin Lawrence R.
Yamaha Corporation
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