Music – Instruments – Drum and cymbal beaters
Patent
1999-06-07
2000-05-30
Nappi, Robert E.
Music
Instruments
Drum and cymbal beaters
84402, 84403, 446397, G10D 1302
Patent
active
060693088
ABSTRACT:
A new musical instrument and method for playing the same is described. The invention adds to the design of the conventional drumstick a series of ridges that produce a new and unique sound when the ridges are dragged across another object. This object might be another drumstick, a drum rim, highhat or any other object. The invention includes a handle portion, a playing tip and a saw portion which is located between the handle portion and the playing tip. Alternating peaks and grooves form a series of ridges along the saw portion of the drumstick. The saw portion is dragged across another object to create a rasping sound.
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H.B.R. Innovations, Inc.
Hsieh Shih-yung
Nappi Robert E.
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