Music teaching device and method

Abstract

A novel Janko-type keyboard with attachable / detachable touch plates is disclosed. The touch plates have a coloring differing from traditional keyboards. A novel music tablature corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Also a novel piano notation system corresponding to the keyboard design is provided. Finally a method to teach playing Janko-type keyboard is provided, where the method included virtual Janko-keyboard on computer touch screen, optionally an actual electronic Janko-keyboard attached to the computer and computer programs providing music notation on tablature system of this disclosure.

Description

PRIORITY[0001]No priority claims are made.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a music teaching device and method. The invention also relates to an isomorphic type keyboard, a music notation relating to the keyboard, computer programs displaying the keyboard and piano roll notation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The Janko-type piano keyboard, also known as isomorphic or six-six keyboard was designed by Paul von Janko in 1882. Janko Keyboard is described in for example U.S. Pat. No. 360,255.[0004]Instead of the traditional one row of white and black keys the Janko Keyboard provides an array of keys. In the Janko Keyboard each vertical column of keys is a semitone away from its neighboring columns, and on each horizontal row of keys the interval from one note to the next is a whole step. This key layout results in each chord and scale having the same “shape” on the keyboard with the same fingerings regardless of key signatures, unlike a traditional keyboard, which re...

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Benefits of technology

The invention introduces a new type of keyboard called Janko-type keyboard, which has three to six horizontal rows. Each row is made up of multiple touch plates that are attached to a support and have a hollow cavity inside. The touch plates have a shallow dip at the top surface, mimicking the shape of a finger tip. The rows are connected together through tapered slots on the straps, which enable easy attachment and detachment. The front ends of adjacent touch plates form a wavelike pattern, while the back ends also have a wavelike pattern. This pattern matches with the wavelike pattern formed by the front ends, creating a close connection between the rows. The technical effect of this invention is the creation of a novel keyboard design that is easy to use and has improved tactility for the user.

Problems solved by technology

However, regardless of its advantages the Janko Keyboards never became popular.

One disadvantage of Janko type of keyboards is a feeling of busyness.

It looks like there were black and white keys everywhere and this creates some confusion.

Moreover, original Janko Keyboards are uncomfortable to play due to the shape and small size of the keys.

Learning to play any instrument is difficult and the use of traditional music notations is not necessarily making the task easier.

Despite the benefits of this tablature it still does not provide sufficiently simple and easy way for reading music.

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