Musical instrument

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1979-04-16

1980-07-08

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Rigid vibrators

84408, 84421, G10D 1308

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042111439

ABSTRACT:
A musical instrument having an adjustable elongated member supported in an upright position on a collapsible base. A flat flexible sheet of metal, or other suitable materials capable of producing a musical tone when struck, is adjustably mounted on the upper end of the elongated member. An operator lever, pivotally mounted on the collapsable base, is connected to the flat flexible sheet by a cable. An actuator pedal on the operator lever enables it to be conveniently manipulated so as to selectively flex the flat flexible sheet when it is being struck by a percussive implement thereby producing variations in tone. A further variation in tone can be achieved by drawing a conventional violin bow across the edge of the flat flexible sheet as it is being flexed.

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patent: 1453968 (1923-05-01), Bartholomae
patent: 1671882 (1928-05-01), Bartholomae
patent: 2510957 (1950-06-01), Carter
patent: 2687059 (1954-08-01), Doyle
patent: 3167995 (1965-02-01), La Londe

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