Automatic operation of percussion instruments

Details Automatic operation of percussion instruments Automatic operation of percussion instruments

1994-01-07

1995-09-26

Stephan, Steven L.

Music

Instruments

Automatic

84411R, 844223, G10F 108

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054535670

ABSTRACT:
The actuation of a percussion instrument, such as a high-hat cymbal set, is automatically implemented without requiring the performer (drummer) to use his (her) foot. This allows the drummer to use both feet for other instruments, such as for double-footed bass drumming. An automatic mechanism operates in either a tracking or "metronome" or a "track" mode to strike the instrument in a variety of beats, rhythms and tempos. The automatic mechanism may attach to a footpedal for operating the instrument, or may be connected directly to the instrument.

REFERENCES:
patent: 965435 (1910-07-01), Brauer
patent: 1685090 (1928-09-01), Lifshitz
patent: 5028776 (1991-07-01), Forti et al.
patent: 5270480 (1993-12-01), Hikawa

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