Music – Instruments – Rigid vibrators
Patent
1996-10-22
1999-10-26
Shoop, Jr., William M.
Music
Instruments
Rigid vibrators
84421, G10D 1308
Patent
active
059732474
ABSTRACT:
A portable steel drum assembly for use in a marching band includes a first steel drum having a defined playing surface including a first set of predefined indentations defining a first set of notes and a second steel drum having a defined playing surface including a second set of predefined indentations defining a second set of notes. The first and second steel drums each have a diameter less than twenty-two inches providing the steel drum assembly with sufficient lightweightness and compactness enabling a musician to perform the steel drum assembly while carrying the steel drum assembly. A steel drum carrier including a harness and a steel drum mount enables a musician to carry the first and second steel drums.
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Flint Cort
Hsieh Shih-yung
Lee, Jr. William D.
Shoop Jr. William M.
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