Music – Instruments
Patent
1981-12-11
1984-03-27
Isen, F. W.
Music
Instruments
84DIG25, G10H 102
Patent
active
044386745
ABSTRACT:
An expression pedal assembly for a musical instrument with conventional electromechanical control means of the pedal being replaced by proximity control means. The pedal assembly is comprised of a casing which houses a proximity detector plate, a proximity detector circuit and may include an audio circuit compartment. Earth shielding of the bottom and walls of the casing is provided. A heel rest at one end of the pedal casing serves to provide the only support for a musician's foot and is so positioned to support the sole of the foot above the proximity device to provide the musician with swift and fluent control of a musical function controlled by the response of the proximity device to movement of said sole.
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