Snare drum practice pad

Abstract

The present invention provides a snare drum practice pad that can easily reproduce the striking feel and snare string-imitation sound of an acoustic drum while also ensuring quietness. The snare drum practice pad comprises a pad body, a striking surface member mounted on the pad body, and a snare string-imitation member disposed within the pad body. The snare string-imitation member comprises a first, plate-shaped rigid member and a second, rigid member configured to contact the first rigid member. The striking surface member is mounted on the pad body so that the pad body is not interposed between the striking surface member and the snare string-imitation member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a practice pad for a snare drum. Background Art

[0002] Drum practice mats are known that allow people to practice drums in their own rooms. These practice mats are designed to allow for quiet drumming, without the loud sounds of acoustic drums. Therefore, practice mats are required to provide not only the striking feel of acoustic drums but also quietness. In particular, practice mats for snare drums are required to simulate the sound of the snare strings, in addition to providing both a striking feel and quietness, and also to resemble the sound of the snare strings when struck on an acoustic drum.

[0003] For example, the snare drum practice pad (hereinafter referred to as a snare drum pad) disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,239,340 comprises a wooden pad body, a rubber striking surface attached to the upper surface of the pad body, and a sponge protective sheet attached to the lower surface of the pad body. Within the pad body is a snare string imitation component that produces a snare string imitation sound when the striking surface is struck.

[0004] A square frame-shaped groove is formed in the center of the lower surface of the pad body. The cross-section of the groove is rectangular. The first metal plate and the second metal plate are fixed in the groove together with metal pellets using fixing bolts. The first metal plate and the second metal plate have roughly the same shape and the same size as the groove. The pellets are spread all over the gap between the first metal plate and the second metal plate. The snare wire imitation component is composed of the first metal plate and the second metal plate and the pellets held between the two metal plates.

[0005] When the striking surface is struck with a drumstick, the resulting impact is transmitted through the pad body to the snare-imitation component. As a result, the ball vibrates up and down between the first and second metal plates in the snare-imitation component, repeatedly colliding with the first and second plates. As a result, the sound caused by the ball colliding with the first and second metal plates is produced as a snare-imitation sound. The snare pad is configured to produce a snare-imitation sound by striking the striking surface as described above.

[0006] In the snare pad disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,239,340, a pad body, constituting the main component of the snare pad, is positioned between the imitation snare string member and the striking surface. With this structure, the impact of a strike is easily absorbed by the pad body before passing from the striking surface through the pad body to the imitation snare string member. Therefore, the impact of the strike is attenuated by the pad body before reaching the imitation snare string member.

[0007] Therefore, when the striking surface is struck forcefully, the resulting impact reaches the imitation snare member, producing a snare sound. However, when the striking surface is struck lightly, the resulting impact is less likely to reach the imitation snare member, and the snare sound may not be produced. Therefore, with the snare pad disclosed in this document, it is difficult to produce a soft snare sound by gently striking the striking surface.

[0008] Furthermore, in the snare drum pad disclosed in this document, since the impact from the strikes reaches the imitation snare string member through the pad body, a hard rubber sheet, which is difficult to absorb, is used for the striking surface. However, when a hard rubber sheet is used, although the impact from the strikes easily reaches the imitation snare string member, the striking feel of an acoustic drum cannot be achieved, and quietness cannot be guaranteed. Summary of the Invention

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a practice pad for a snare drum that can easily reproduce the striking feeling and snare string imitation sound of an acoustic drum while also ensuring quietness.

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a practice pad for a snare drum is provided. The practice pad for a snare drum comprises: a pad body; a striking surface member assembled on the pad body; and a snare string imitation member disposed in the pad body, and producing a snare string imitation sound by striking the striking surface member. The snare string imitation member is composed of a first rigid member and a second rigid member configured to be in contact with the first rigid member, and the first rigid member and the second rigid member repeatedly come into contact and out of contact, thereby producing the snare string imitation sound. The striking surface member is assembled on the pad body in such a manner that the pad body is not interposed between the striking surface member and the snare string imitation member.

[0011] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, according to a second aspect of the present invention, a snare drum practice pad is provided. The snare drum practice pad comprises: a pad body having an open end; a pressure ring embedded in the outer periphery of the open end; a striking surface member mounted to the open end via the pressure ring and comprising a drumhead that produces a simulated striking sensation of a snare drum when struck against the striking surface member; and a rim member disposed on the pad body and extending along the outer periphery of the pad body. The rim member is provided separately from the pressure ring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a state where a snare pad according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a dedicated drum stand.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional image of a snare pad.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view of the snare pad.

[0015] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the snare pad.

[0016] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the pad body.

[0017] Figure 6 It is along Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of line 6-6.

[0018] Figure 7 It is a partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of the vicinity of the bolt of the snare pad.

[0019] Figures 8A to 8C This is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining the function of the snare pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Below, refer to Figures 1 to 8C An embodiment of a snare drum practice pad (hereinafter referred to as a snare drum pad) embodying the present invention will be described.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the snare pad 10 is used while mounted on a dedicated drum stand 200. The drum stand 200 includes a stand body 210 and a drum support 220. The stand body 210 has a support column 201 and a leg 202. The drum support 220 includes a plurality of arms 221 for holding the snare pad 10 and a snare drum (not shown). The snare pad 10 is mounted on the drum stand 200 with the striking surface, which is struck by a drumstick ST, facing upward. The snare pad 10 is fixed to the drum support 220 via the plurality of arms 221.

[0022] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the snare pad 10 is substantially disc-shaped. The snare pad 10 can also be used in a state removed from the drum stand 200. For example, the snare pad 10 can also be used by placing the striking surface upward on a flat table or on the user's knees.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, the snare pad 10 includes a striking surface member 11, a hoop 12, a pad body 14, an upper elastic member 16, a simulated snare string member 17, and a lower elastic member 18. The simulated snare string member 17 is composed of a disc-shaped first rigid member 21 and a plurality of second rigid members 22 arranged to contact the first rigid member 21. The snare pad 10 is constructed by arranging the striking surface member 11, the hoop 12, the pad body 14, the upper elastic member 16, the first rigid member 21, and the lower elastic member 18 coaxially and assembling these components into an integral unit.

[0024] The striking surface member 11 includes a frame 11a and a drumhead 11b. The frame 11a is an annular member that fits into the outer periphery of the open end of the pad body 14. The frame 11a is made of a metal material such as aluminum. The outer diameter of the frame 11a is larger than the inner diameter of the pressing ring 12, but smaller than the outer diameter of the pressing ring 12. Together with the pressing ring 12, the frame 11a forms the portion that secures the striking surface member 11 to the pad body 14.

[0025] The drumhead 11b is a membrane-like member arranged to cover the entire opening of the frame 11a. The drumhead 11b is made of a sheet of mesh material. The drumhead 11b is fixed to the entire inner periphery of the frame 11a and becomes integrated with the frame 11a. The drumhead 11b is formed by Figure 1 The drumstick ST shown here is struck to produce the simulated striking feeling of a snare drum.

[0026] The pressing ring 12 is an annular plate member. Unlike a rim member that is integral with the pressing ring, the pressing ring 12 lacks a rim member. Six insertion holes 12a are formed in the pressing ring 12 at equal angular intervals. Bolts 13 are inserted into each insertion hole 12a to attach the striking surface member 11 to the pad body 14.

[0027] The upper elastic member 16 and the lower elastic member 18 are made of disk-shaped sponge. The upper elastic member 16 is positioned between the striking surface member 11 and the imitation snare member 17 to prevent the impact caused by striking the head 11b from being directly applied to the first rigid member 21 of the imitation snare member 17. Furthermore, the upper elastic member 16 is required to have properties that facilitate the impact from the strike reaching the first rigid member 21 of the imitation snare member 17. Therefore, a hard sponge that is less likely to absorb impact is used for the upper elastic member 16.

[0028] The lower elastic member 18 is positioned between the imitation snare wire member 17 and the bottom of the pad body 14. The elastic force of the lower elastic member 18 causes the second rigid member 22 to spring upward, thereby facilitating the collision between the second rigid member 22 and the first rigid member 21. Furthermore, the lower elastic member 18 is required to have properties that facilitate the vertical movement of the second rigid member 22 on the lower elastic member 18. Therefore, a sponge that is softer than that of the upper elastic member 16 is used for the lower elastic member 18.

[0029] The upper elastic member 16 and the lower elastic member 18 have the same shape and surface area as the striking surface member 11. Double-sided tape 19 is attached to a region encompassing the center of the lower elastic member 18. The region encompassing the center of the lower elastic member 18 corresponds to the region of the imitation snare member 17 where the snare imitation sound is produced.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pad body 14 includes a base plate 41 and a housing 42. Three edge ring components 43 are mounted on the pad body 14. The base plate 41 is generally circular. It is formed by lightweighting a circular steel plate. Nine screw holes 41a are formed at equal angular intervals on the outermost periphery of the base plate 41. Screws 44 are inserted into the screw holes 41a to secure the edge ring components 43 to the base plate 41.

[0031] Six bolt holes 41b are formed at equal angular intervals on the outer periphery of the base plate 41, inward from the screw holes 41a. Bolts 13 are inserted into the bolt holes 41b to attach the striking surface member 11 to the pad body 14. A through hole 41c is formed in the center of the base plate 41 for positioning the housing 42.

[0032] The housing 42 is cylindrical with a bottom. It consists of a bottom plate portion 42a and a cylindrical portion 42b disposed on the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion 42a. The housing 42 is formed by molding a resin material such as nylon. A recess 23 is formed within the housing 42 to accommodate the imitation snare wire member 17, the upper elastic member 16, and the lower elastic member 18.

[0033] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the bottom plate portion 42a forms the bottom of the pad body 14. A positioning protrusion 42c is provided on the bottom plate portion 42a, which engages with the through-hole 41c of the base plate 41. The front end 42d of the cylindrical portion 42b forms the opening end of the housing 42, that is, the opening end of the pad body 14. The front end 42d of the cylindrical portion 42b has a semicircular cross-section.

[0034] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the three rim components 43 all have the same shape and structure. The rim components 43 include a rim body 45 and a cover component 46 mounted on the rim body 45. The rim body 45 is formed by molding a resin material such as nylon. The rim body 45 and the cover component 46 have an elongated strip shape extending along a circular arc. The rim body 45 has the same length as the cover component 46.

[0035] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the bezel body 45 is formed with a first fixing groove 45e extending from the inner peripheral surface 45a to the vicinity of the outer peripheral surface 45b. In addition, the bezel body 45 is formed with a second fixing groove 45f extending from the upper end surface 45c to the middle position between the upper end surface 45c and the lower end surface 45d. Regarding the bezel body 45, the outer peripheral edge of the substrate 41 is inserted into the first fixing groove 45e and is fixed by using Figure 5It is fixed to the outermost peripheral portion of the base plate 41 by the three screws 44 shown.

[0036] The cover member 46 has a surface portion 46a and a protrusion 46b protruding from the surface portion 46a. The cover member 46 is made of rubber. The surface portion 46a is inclined toward the inner periphery of the cover member 46. This is because when performing open side-striking (simultaneously striking the drumhead 11b and the rim member 43), the drumstick ST easily strikes the surface portion 46a, thereby reducing wear on the surface portion 46a. The protrusion 46b of the cover member 46 is inserted into the second fixing groove 45f, thereby being mounted on the upper surface of the rim body 45.

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, three rim members 43 are respectively mounted on each portion dividing the outermost periphery of the base plate 41 into three equal parts. The three rim members 43 are mounted on the entire periphery of the base plate 41 to form an annular member extending along the outer periphery of the base plate 41.

[0038] like Figure 4 、 Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the imitation snare string member 17 is sandwiched between the upper elastic member 16 and the lower elastic member 18 and is thereby housed in the recess 23 of the housing 42. The imitation snare string member 17 is configured such that the second rigid member 22 and the first rigid member 21 repeatedly come into contact and out of contact, thereby producing an imitation snare string sound.

[0039] The first rigid member 21 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or an aluminum alloy. The first rigid member 21 has the same shape and surface area as the striking surface member 11. In the snare member 17, the first rigid member 21 is positioned between the upper elastic member 16 and the second rigid member 22 near the center of the snare member 17 where the snare member simulates the sound.

[0040] The plurality of second rigid components 22 are composed of granular components having a substantially uniform diameter. The second rigid components 22 are made of a metal such as stainless steel or an aluminum alloy. The second rigid components 22 are layered between the first rigid component 21 and the lower elastic component 18. The second rigid components 22 are arranged so as to be able to contact the area encompassing the center of the first rigid component 21. The second rigid components 22 are secured to the area encompassing the center of the lower elastic component 18 by double-sided tape 19 to prevent them from rolling and spreading on the surface of the lower elastic component 18.

[0041] The striking face member 11 is positioned on the cylindrical portion 42b of the shell 42, with the frame 11a positioned outside the open end of the pad body 14 and the head 11b covering the open end of the pad body 14. The pressure ring 12 is fitted outside the open end of the pad body 14, with its inner circumference abutting the upper surface of the frame 11a. Six bolts 13 are inserted through insertion holes 12a of the pressure ring 12 and fastened to bolt holes 41b of the base plate 41, thereby attaching the striking face member 11 to the pad body 14 together with the pressure ring 12.

[0042] Thus, the striking face member 11 is attached to the open end of the pad body 14 with tension applied to the drumhead 11b. Furthermore, the shell 42 is held down by the drumhead 11b with its protrusion 42c fitted into the through-hole 41c of the base plate 41, thereby being secured to the surface of the base plate 41. Here, the striking face member 11 is attached to the pad body 14 with only the sponge upper elastic member 16 interposed between the striking face member 11 and the imitation snare string member 17. In other words, when the striking face member 11 is attached to the pad body 14, the pad body 14 is not interposed between the striking face member 11 and the imitation snare string member 17.

[0043] Furthermore, by adjusting the amount of threading of the bolt 13 into the bolt hole 41b, the amount of insertion of the pressure ring 12 into the pad body 14 is changed, thereby adjusting the tension of the drumhead 11b. Specifically, by deepening the insertion of the pressure ring 12 into the pad body 14, the tension of the drumhead 11b is increased, while by reducing the insertion of the pressure ring 12 into the pad body 14, the tension of the drumhead 11b is reduced. Thus, the bolt 13 constitutes a tension adjustment device that applies tension to the drumhead 11b while assembling the striking face member 11 to the pad body 14, thereby adjusting the tension of the drumhead 11b.

[0044] Next, refer to Figures 8A to 8C The function of the above-mentioned snare pad 10 will be described.

[0045] like Figure 8A As shown, before the drumhead 11 b is struck, the second rigid member 22 is disposed between the first rigid member 21 and the lower elastic member 18 in a state of being in contact with the first rigid member 21 .

[0046] like Figure 8BAs shown, when the drumhead 11b is struck, the impact of the striking drumhead 11b causes the second rigid member 22 to separate from the first rigid member 21. Here, the pad body 14 is not interposed between the striking face member 11 and the imitation snare wire member 17; only the sponge upper elastic member 16 is disposed. Therefore, the impact caused by the striking drumhead 11b is not attenuated by the upper elastic member 16 but passes through the interior space of the upper elastic member 16. Consequently, the majority of the impact from the striking drumhead 11b reaches the first rigid member 21. This impact then causes the second rigid member 22 to separate from the first rigid member 21.

[0047] like Figure 8C As shown, after separating from the first rigid component 21, the second rigid component 22 is caused to spring upward by the elastic force of the lower elastic component 18. Furthermore, the second rigid component 22 is caused to spring upward by the lower elastic component 18, colliding with the first rigid component 21. Thus, the second rigid component 22 is separated from the first rigid component 21 by the impact of the strike, or collides with the first rigid component 21 by the springing of the lower elastic component 18, repeatedly coming into and out of contact with the first rigid component 21. As a result, the sound of the collision between the second rigid component 22 and the first rigid component 21 is produced as a snare wire imitation sound.

[0048] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0049] (1) The striking surface member 11 is attached to the pad body 14 without the pad body 14 interposed between the striking surface member 11 and the imitation snare member 17. With this structure, the impact caused by striking the drumhead 11b is not absorbed by the pad body 14 until it reaches the imitation snare member 17 from the striking surface member 11. Thus, the impact from the strike is not attenuated by the pad body 14 until it reaches the imitation snare member 17. Therefore, even if the striking surface member 11 is struck lightly with the drumstick ST, the impact from the strike reaches the imitation snare member 17, allowing the snare imitation sound to be produced with a low sound. Consequently, the snare imitation sound can be easily reproduced regardless of the strength of the strike.

[0050] Furthermore, with this structure, since the impact of a strike is not absorbed by the pad body 14, a plate-shaped mesh material made of a soft material that easily absorbs impact can be used for the drumhead 11b of the striking surface member 11. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a striking feel similar to that of an acoustic drum while ensuring quietness.

[0051] Furthermore, the plate-shaped mesh material has excellent flexibility and sound absorption properties. Therefore, by using the mesh material for the drumhead 11b, the impact sound caused by striking the drumhead 11b can be effectively absorbed. This improves the quietness of the snare pad 10 and enhances its commercial value.

[0052] (2) The bolt 13 constitutes a tension adjustment device, which is configured to attach the striking surface member 11 to the pad body 14 while applying tension to the drumhead 11b, and is capable of adjusting the tension of the drumhead 11b. According to this structure, the striking surface member 11 is attached to the pad body 14 in a state where tension is applied to the drumhead 11b by the bolt 13. Therefore, when the user strikes the drumhead 11b, he or she can feel the bounce caused by the tension of the drumhead 11b. This makes it possible to make the tactile sensation when striking the drumhead 11b closer to that of striking an acoustic drum. In addition, by using the bolt 13, the tension of the drumhead 11b attached to the pad body 14 can be adjusted. This makes it possible to change the intensity of the bounce caused by the tension of the drumhead 11b, and to adjust the tactile sensation when striking the drumhead 11b.

[0053] (3) By adjusting the amount of threading of the bolt 13 into the bolt hole 41b and changing the amount of insertion of the pressure ring 12 into the pad body 14, the tension of the drumhead 11b can be adjusted. With this structure, the tension of the drumhead 11b can be changed by tightening or loosening the bolt 13 inserted into the bolt hole 41b. Therefore, the user can adjust the tension of the drumhead 11b in the same manner as when tuning an acoustic drum. Thus, the snare pad 10 can be operated in the same manner as an acoustic drum.

[0054] (4) The first rigid member 21 is a disk-shaped member having the same shape and surface area as the striking surface member 11. With this structure, the imitation snare member 17 can be arranged over the entire surface of the striking surface member 11 directly below the striking surface member 11. Therefore, regardless of whether the drumhead 11b is struck near the center or near the outer edge, the impact of the strike can reliably reach the imitation snare member 17 from the striking surface member 11. Consequently, regardless of where the drumhead 11b is struck, the imitation snare sound can be easily reproduced.

[0055] (5) In the imitation snare member 17, the first rigid member 21 is positioned between the upper elastic member 16 and the second rigid member 22 near the center where the snare imitation sound is generated. In other words, the first rigid member 21 is positioned between the striking surface member 11 and the second rigid member 22. With this structure, the first rigid member 21 receives the impact generated when the striking surface member 11 is struck, and then transmits it to the second rigid member 22. Thus, even when the striking surface member 11 is lightly tapped, the impact of the strike easily reaches the imitation snare member 17, making it easier for the snare imitation sound to be produced with a low sound.

[0056] (6) The second rigid member 22 is granular. This configuration allows the sound produced by the first rigid member 21 contacting the second rigid member 22 to approximate the sound of a snare string. Consequently, the snare string-imitation sound produced when the striking surface member 11 is struck can approximate the sound of a snare string struck on an acoustic drum.

[0057] (7) The lower elastic member 18 is disposed between the snare wire imitation member 17 and the bottom of the pad body 14. According to this structure, the second rigid member 22 is separated from the first rigid member 21 by the impact caused by hitting the drumhead 11b. After being separated from the first rigid member 21, the second rigid member 22 jumps up due to the elastic force of the lower elastic member 18, thereby colliding with the first rigid member 21. As a result, the second rigid member 22 is separated from the first rigid member 21 or collides with the first rigid member 21, thereby repeatedly contacting and non-contacting with the first rigid member 21. At this time, the lower elastic member 18 has an elastic force, thereby promoting the collision of the second rigid member 22 with the first rigid member 21. Therefore, the snare wire imitation sound can be produced with a clear sound.

[0058] (8) The upper elastic member 16 is disposed between the striking surface member 11 and the imitation snare member 17. This configuration prevents the upper elastic member 16 from directly applying the shock caused by striking the drumhead 11b to the imitation snare member 17. This effectively silences the sound of the drumhead 11b striking the drumhead. This improves the quietness of the snare pad 10 and enhances its commercial value.

[0059] (9) For a conventional snare drum, a rim member that is integrated with a pressure ring is used. At this time, since the tension of the drum head is adjusted, when the embedding amount of the pressure ring relative to the open end of the pad body is changed, the height position of the rim member is also changed together with the height position of the pressure ring. On the other hand, for a practice pad for a snare drum, a drum head made of a soft material is used to improve quietness. A soft drum head is easier to stretch than a drum head made of a hard material, and the tension of the drum head is easier to reduce. Therefore, when a soft drum head is used, the amount of adjustment when adjusting the embedding amount of the pressure ring to increase the tension of the drum head is larger than when a hard drum head is used.

[0060] In addition, sometimes a practice mat for a snare drum is used to practice open-ended rim shots, which involve striking the drumhead and rim member simultaneously. For example, when a practice mat for a snare drum uses a rim member that is integrated with a pressure ring, when the amount of pressure ring embedded is adjusted to change the tension of the drumhead, the height position of the rim member changes along with the height position of the pressure ring, and the height position of the rim member relative to the height position of the striking surface also changes. In addition, when a practice mat for a snare drum uses a drumhead made of a soft material, the amount of adjustment required when adjusting the amount of pressure ring embedded is large, so the amount of change in the height position of the rim member relative to the height position of the striking surface tends to become large. Therefore, the feeling of open-ended rim shots deviates, causing discomfort.

[0061] In this regard, according to the present invention, a rim member 43 is mounted on the pad body 14 and is independently provided with respect to the pressure ring 12. According to this structure, the height position of the rim member 43 can be set independently of the height position of the pressure ring 12. Therefore, when adjusting the embedding amount of the pressure ring 12 in order to change the tension of the drumhead 11b, it is possible to change only the height position of the pressure ring 12 on the basis of fixing the height position of the rim member 43. Thus, the height position of the rim member 43 relative to the height position of the striking surface is fixed, so that there is no deviation in the feeling of open rim shots and no discomfort is caused. Therefore, even in the case where the snare drum pad 10 uses a drumhead 11b made of a soft mesh material, since the height position of the rim member 43 relative to the height position of the striking surface is fixed, open rim shots can be practiced without causing discomfort.

[0062] (10) The rim member 43 includes a rim body 45 and a cover member 46. According to this structure, the rubber cover member 46 is provided on the upper surface of the rim member 43 that is struck by the drumstick ST, so that the drumstick ST does not directly strike the rim member 43. This improves the quietness of the snare pad 10 and further enhances its commercial value.

[0063] This embodiment may be modified as follows.

[0064] The upper elastic member 16 disposed between the striking surface member 11 and the imitation snare wire member 17 may be omitted. Alternatively, the upper elastic member 16 made of an elastic material other than sponge, such as polyurethane, felt, glass wool, or rubber, may be used instead of the sponge.

[0065] The structure that allows the tension of the drumhead 11b to be adjusted by the bolt 13 may be omitted from the snare pad 10. For example, the clamping ring 12 may be omitted and the striking surface member 11 may be directly fixed to the open end of the pad body 14. Alternatively, a pad made of a rubber sheet may be directly fixed to the open end of the pad body 14 in place of the drumhead 11b.

[0066] The structure for adjusting the tension of the drumhead 11b via the bolts 13 may be modified as follows. For example, instead of using the clamping ring 12, six insertion holes for the bolts 13 may be formed in the frame 11a of the striking face member 11. In this case, the tension of the drumhead 11b can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of threading of the bolts 13 into the bolt holes 41b and changing the amount of insertion of the frame 11a into the pad body 14.

[0067] The first rigid member 21 is a disk-shaped member having the same shape and surface area as the striking face member 11. However, as long as it overlaps substantially with the striking face member 11 when viewed from a projection, it may have any other shape, such as a polygonal shape such as an octagon or an elliptical shape. Furthermore, the first rigid member 21 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or an aluminum alloy, but may also be formed of a rigid material other than metal, such as ceramic or plastic.

[0068] The second rigid member 22 is a granular member, but a linear material such as steel wool or glass fiber may also be used. Furthermore, the second rigid member 22 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or an aluminum alloy, but may be made of a material other than metal such as ceramic or plastic as long as it has sufficient rigidity.

[0069] Although sponge is used for the lower elastic member 18 disposed between the imitation snare wire member 17 and the bottom of the pad body 14 , elastic materials other than sponge, such as polyurethane, felt, glass wool, and rubber, may be used.

[0070] The rim member 43 is one of three parts of an annular member extending along the outer periphery of the pad body 14 divided at equal angular intervals. However, the number of divisions of the annular member may be arbitrarily set according to the design specifications of the snare pad 10 .

[0071] The rim member 43 is attached to the entire outer periphery of the pad main body 14 , but may be attached to a portion of the outer periphery of the pad main body 14 .

[0072] The rim member 43 is configured as a member attached to the pad body 14 , but may be formed integrally with, for example, the base plate 41 of the pad body 14 as long as it is configured separately from the pressure ring 12 .

[0073] The rim member 43 includes the rim body 45 and the cover member 46 , but may be composed of only the rim body 45 .

[0074] Although a plate-shaped mesh material is used for the drum head 11 b , a plate material other than the mesh material, such as a leather or plastic plate, may be used.

Claims

1. A practice pad for a snare drum, comprising: pad body; a striking surface component assembled on the pad body; a snare string imitation component disposed in the pad body and configured to produce a snare string imitation sound by striking the striking surface component; and a lower elastic member disposed between the imitation snare wire member and the bottom of the pad body; The imitation snare string member is composed of a first rigid member and a second rigid member configured to be in contact with the first rigid member. The first rigid member and the second rigid member repeatedly come into contact and out of contact, thereby producing the imitation sound of the snare string. The second rigid component is arranged on the lower elastic component, The striking surface member is attached to the pad main body in a manner such that the pad main body is not interposed between the striking surface member and the imitation snare wire member.

2. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 1, wherein: The striking surface component includes a drum head that produces a simulated striking feeling of a snare drum. The snare drum practice pad further includes a tension adjustment device configured to attach the striking surface member to the pad body while applying tension to the drumhead, and capable of adjusting the tension of the drumhead.

3. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 2, wherein: The pad body has an open end, A bolt hole is formed at the assembly position of the striking surface member in the pad body. The tension adjustment device includes a bolt inserted into the bolt hole. The striking surface member is mounted on the open end of the pad body by a pressing ring fitted into the outer periphery of the open end. The tension adjustment device is configured to adjust the tension of the drum head by adjusting the amount by which the bolt is screwed into the bolt hole and changing the amount by which the pressure ring is fitted into the pad body.

4. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The drumhead is made of a mesh material.

5. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first rigid component is plate-shaped, The first rigid member has the same shape and the same surface area as the striking surface member.

6. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 5, wherein: The first rigid member is disposed between the striking surface member and the second rigid member.

7. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The second rigid member is in a linear or granular shape.

8. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The snare drum practice pad further includes an upper elastic member disposed between the striking surface member and the imitation snare string member.

9. A snare drum practice pad comprising: a pad body having an open end; a pressing ring, embedded in the outer periphery of the open end; a striking surface member, mounted on the open end via the pressure ring, comprising a drumhead for producing a simulated striking sensation of a snare drum by striking the striking surface member; and The edge ring component is arranged on the pad body and extends along the outer periphery of the pad body. The edge ring component and the pressure ring are provided separately.

10. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 9, wherein: A cover component is mounted on the upper surface of the rim component.

11. The snare drum practice pad according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: The drumhead is made of a mesh material.

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