Musical instrument--the ribbon harp

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1998-02-05

2000-01-04

Masih, Karen

Music

Instruments

Rigid vibrators

84350, 84351, 84378, 84329, 84402, 84322, 84297S, 84404, 84330, G10D 1308

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060112069

ABSTRACT:
The ribbon harp is a mouth-blown musical instrument consisting of a thin ribbon-like textile or polymeric object. When held between the thumbs and blown on by mouth, the ribbon harp vibrates in the audible frequency range and produces a musical note. The player may vary the tension in the ribbon in order to vary the fundamental frequency with which the ribbon harp vibrates, thus producing higher or lower pitches. Various methods may be used to provide lengthwise strength. Dampening properties can be tuned by varying properties in the crosswise direction. Aerodynamic surface treatments are provided so that the ribbon harp commences to vibrate immediately on being blown across. A wrist harness or gauntlet and a thumb cot are described as aids to the player.

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patent: 5542331 (1996-08-01), Hatmann et al.
patent: 5801319 (1998-09-01), Hebestreit et al.

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