Reed

Abstract

The invention provides a reed which is excellent in blowing feeling and pronunciation performance and can be stably installed. The reed is provided with: a substrate part which has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and which extends in a first direction; a protruding sheet extending from the base material portion in a first direction; at least one groove extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction is provided in one or both of the first surface and the second surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a reed. Background Art

[0002] In the mouthpiece of a wind instrument such as a saxophone or a clarinet, a reed is generally installed to generate vibrations for sound production. In recent years, in addition to the conventional reed made of natural materials such as reeds, a resin reed has also been put into practical use. In a resin reed, the specific gravity of the resin is greater than that of the reed, so a resin with as low a specific gravity as possible is preferred. In addition, in a resin reed, in order to reduce the mass of the reed, it is designed to be thinner than a reed made of reed in most cases.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, it is disclosed that the heel portion of the reed is made thin. And in Patent Document 2, it is disclosed that a groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the heel is formed in the heel portion of the reed.

[0004] Patent Document 1: US 7902443 B2

[0005] Patent Document 2: US 8766072 B2 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In the reed described in Patent Document 1, when a general mouthpiece and ligature are used, depending on the combination of the mouthpiece and the ligature, the thickness of the heel portion is too thin, so the reed cannot be stably installed relative to the mouthpiece.

[0008] In the reed described in Patent Document 2, although the mass of the reed is lighter than that of the case where the groove is omitted, since it has no effect on the flexure of the reed, it does not contribute to the sound quality.

[0009] In view of the above circumstances, an object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a reed with excellent playing feeling and sound quality and capable of being stably installed.

[0010] Technical Solution for Solving the Technical Problem

[0011] To solve the above technical problems, a preferred reed of the present disclosure has: a base portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and extending in a first direction; a protruding piece extending from the base portion in the first direction; and at least one groove extending in a second direction crossing the first direction provided on one or both of the first surface and the second surface. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of a mouthpiece equipped with the reed of the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 Is a perspective view of the reed of the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 Is a top view of the reed of the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 Is a side view of the reed of the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 Is Figure 3 A sectional view taken along line A - A in

[0017] Figure 6 Is a top view of the reed of Modification 1.

[0018] Figure 7 Is a top view of the reed of Modification 2.

[0019] Figure 8 Is a top view of the reed of Modification 3.

[0020] Figure 9 Is a top view of the reed of Modification 4.

[0021] Figure 10 Is a top view of the reed of Modification 5.

[0022] Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0023] 10... Reed, 10A... Reed, 10B... Reed, 10C... Reed, 10D... Reed, 10E... Reed, 11... Substrate portion, 11A... Substrate portion, 11B... Substrate portion, 11C... Substrate portion, 11D... Substrate portion, 11E... Substrate portion, 12... Protruding piece, 13... Groove, 13 - 1 to 13 - 8... Grooves, 14... Groove, 14 - 1 to 14 - 8... Grooves, 15... Groove, 15 - 1 to 15 - 6... Grooves, 16... Groove, 16 - 1 to 16 - 5... Grooves, 17... Groove, 17 - 1 to 17 - 4... Grooves, 18... Groove, 18 - 1 to 18 - 6... Grooves, 100... Mouthpiece, 101... Mounting surface, 200... Bunching ring, Da... Distance, Da - 1 to Da - 7... Distances, Db... Distance, Db - 1 to Db - 8... Distances, Dc... Thickness, E1... First end, E2... Second end, E3... Third end, F1... First surface, F2... Second surface, P... Spacing, W - 1 to W - 8... Widths. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that in the drawings, the dimensions and scales of the respective parts are appropriately different from the actual dimensions and scales. In addition, the embodiments described below are preferred specific examples of the present disclosure. Therefore, various technically preferred limitations are added in this embodiment. However, the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to these solutions as long as the meaning of the present disclosure is not specifically limited in the following description.

[0025] 1. Embodiment

[0026] 1-1. Usage state of the reed

[0027] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the mouthpiece 100 with the reed 10 of the embodiment installed. In Figure 1 It shows a cross-section of the state where the reed 10 is installed on the mouthpiece 100 using the grommet 200.

[0028] The mouthpiece 100 is a structure installed on the main body of a wind instrument such as a saxophone or a clarinet, and is for a performer to blow air into the main body. The mouthpiece 100 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with a pair of openings. One of the pair of openings is installed on the main body. The other opening of the pair of openings is an inlet for blowing the performer's breath.

[0029] On the outer peripheral surface of the mouthpiece 100, there is a flat surface for installing the reed 10, that is, the installation surface 101. The reed 10 is fixed relative to the mouthpiece 100 by the grommet 200 in a state where it is in contact with the installation surface 101 and covers the other opening with a gap therebetween. It should be noted that the mouthpiece 100 and the grommet 200 are not limited to Figure 1 the example shown, and can be arbitrary and can be various known combinations.

[0030] The reed 10 is a long and thin plate-like component that vibrates by the breath blown in by the performer when installed on the mouthpiece 100. The reed 10 has a base portion 11 and a protruding piece 12.

[0031] The base portion 11 is a part of the reed 10, and is a plate-like portion fixed to the installation surface 101 of the mouthpiece 100 by the grommet 200, and is also called the heel. The base portion 11 has a first surface F1 and a second surface F2. The first surface F1 is the surface in contact with the installation surface 101. The second surface F2 is the surface opposite to the first surface F1.

[0032] The protruding piece 12 is a part of the reed 10, and is a plate-like portion that extends from the base portion 11 toward the front end of the reed 10 and becomes thinner as it approaches the front end of the reed 10. The protruding piece 12 vibrates due to the breath blown in by the performer.

[0033] In the above-described reed 10, a plurality of grooves 13 are provided. Thereby, it is possible to provide a reed 10 having excellent sound quality and capable of being stably mounted. Hereinafter, based on Figures 2 to 5 the reed 10 will be described.

[0034] 1-2. Reed

[0035] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the reed 10 of the embodiment. Figure 3 is a top view of the reed 10 of the embodiment. Figure 4 is a side view of the reed 10 of the embodiment. Figure 5 is Figure 3 a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in

[0036] Hereinafter, based on Figures 2 to 5 the reed 10 will be described. For convenience, in the following description, the mutually orthogonal X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are appropriately used. The X-axis is an axis along the width direction of the reed 10. The Y-axis is an axis along the length direction of the reed 10. The Z-axis is an axis along the thickness direction of the reed 10. Hereinafter, one direction along the X-axis is the X1 direction, and the direction opposite to the X1 direction is the X2 direction. The X1 direction or the X2 direction is an example of the "second direction". One direction along the Y-axis is the Y1 direction, and the direction opposite to the Y1 direction is the Y2 direction. The Y1 direction is an example of the "first direction". One direction along the Z-axis is the Z1 direction, and the direction opposite to the Z1 direction is the Z2 direction. Among them, the "second direction" is not limited to the direction parallel to the X-axis, as long as it has a component in the direction along the X-axis.

[0037] As Figure 2 shown, the reed 10 extends in the direction along the Y-axis and has a first end E1, a second end E2, and a third end E3.

[0038] The first end E1 is the end portion of the base portion 11 in the Y2 direction. That is, the first end E1 is the end portion of the reed 10 in the Y2 direction. The second end E2 is the end portion of the base portion 11 in the Y1 direction. The third end E3 is the end portion of the vamp 12 in the Y1 direction, and is generally referred to as the tip. That is, the third end E3 is the end portion of the reed 10 in the Y1 direction.

[0039] In this way, the reed 10 is divided into the base portion 11 and the vamp 12 with the second end E2 as the boundary. The base portion 11 has a shape extending in the Y1 direction from the first end E1 toward the second end E2. The vamp 12 has a shape extending in the Y1 direction from the second end E2 of the base portion 11.

[0040] On the second surface F2 of the base material portion 11, grooves 13-1 to 13-7 are provided. Further, on the second surface F2 of the protruding piece 12, a groove 13-8 is provided. The grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are respectively recesses extending along the X-axis direction. The grooves 13-1 to 13-8 respectively correspond to Figure 1 the groove 13 shown. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are not distinguished separately and are referred to as the groove 13. It should be noted that the number of grooves 13 provided in the base material portion 11 is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be less than six or more than eight.

[0041] In this way, the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 are provided on the second surface F2 of the base material portion 11, so that the mass of the reed piece 10 can be reduced compared with the case where there is no groove 13. Thus, even if the thickness of the base material portion 11 is a thickness that can use a general mouthpiece 100 and a ferrule 200, the reed piece 10 is easy to vibrate. Therefore, the blowing feeling that the player feels the overall vibration of the reed piece 10 can be improved. Moreover, since the at least one groove 13 extends in the X1 direction or the X2 direction that intersects the length direction of the base material portion 11, that is, the Y1 direction, the flexure of the reed piece 10 can be easily generated. That is, not only the protruding piece 12 but also the base material portion 11 is easy to flex, so the entire reed piece 10 is easy to flex. As a result, the distance between the reed piece 10 and the mouthpiece 100 is easy to approach, and thus it is easy to sound. Based on the above, a reed piece 10 with excellent sound generation performance and capable of being stably mounted can be provided.

[0042] In the present embodiment, the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are provided on the second surface F2, and no groove is provided on the first surface F'1. Thus, the groove 13 can be provided on the base material portion 11 with good adhesion between the mouthpiece 100 and the base material portion 11 of the reed piece 10.

[0043] Further, the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 are not provided on the protruding piece 12. Thus, the strange feeling of the player can be reduced. It should be noted that if it is a part where the player does not feel discomfort, that is, a part of the reed piece 10 that is not included in the player's mouth during playing (usually a part in the range of about 25 mm from the front end of the protruding piece 12), the groove 13 may also be provided on the protruding piece 12.

[0044] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are arranged in sequence in the Y1 direction. In this way, the multiple grooves 13 provided on the base material portion 11 are arranged in the Y1 direction. Thus, it has the advantage of being easy to impart an appropriate flexibility to the reed piece 10. In the Figures 2 to 4 illustrated example, the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are arranged at equal intervals with an interval P. It should be noted that the intervals P of the multiple grooves 13 may not be equal intervals. For example, the intervals P of the multiple grooves 13 may become smaller or larger as they go in the Y1 direction, but it is preferably smaller.

[0045] In Figures 2 to 4 the example shown, the widths W-1 to W-8 in the Y-axis direction of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 are equal to each other. Among them, the widths W-1 to W-7 of the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 are constant widths, while the width W-8 of the groove 13-8 becomes smaller as it goes from both ends in the width direction of the base material portion 11 toward the center. Here, the groove 13-8 is composed of a pair of grooves truncated at the center in the width direction of the base material portion 11 or the protruding piece 12.

[0046] Thus, the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 include the groove 13-8 whose width in the Y-axis direction is not constant. Thereby, it has the advantage of being able to easily impart an appropriate flexural degree to the reed piece 10. In addition, the groove 13-8 can be a single groove that is not truncated at the center in the width direction (in the X-axis direction) of the base material portion 11 in a manner connecting the pair of grooves, or it can be a groove with a constant width (width in the Y-axis direction). Further, the widths W-1 to W-7 of the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 can also not be constant widths. For example, they can become smaller as they go from both ends in the width direction of the base material portion 11 toward the center, or they can become larger, but it is preferably to become larger.

[0047] The cross-sectional shape of the groove 13 is a shape whose width becomes smaller as it goes toward the bottom of the groove 13. Thereby, while ensuring the required mechanical strength of the base material portion 11, the base material portion 11 can be easily flexed using the groove 13. In Figure 4 the example shown, the cross-sectional shape of the groove 13 is U-shaped. It should be noted that the cross-sectional shape of the groove 13 is not limited to Figure 4 the example shown. For example, it can also be V-shaped or the like.

[0048] The reed piece 10 is composed of a resin composition. That is, the base material portion 11 and the protruding piece 12 are respectively composed of a resin composition. Thus, generally the specific gravity of the resin is greater than the specific gravity of the reed, so the effect brought by providing the groove 13 in the base material portion 11 is significant.

[0049] The resin composition constituting the reed 10 contains resin. The resin contained in the resin composition is not particularly limited. From the viewpoint of reducing the influence of temperature and creep resistance, resins with high specific gravity and high elasticity are preferably used. Specifically, engineering plastics such as liquid crystal polymers are preferably used. When an engineering plastic is used as the resin of the resin composition, the characteristic change with respect to temperature change can be reduced. In addition, the specific gravity of the engineering plastic is high not only in the resin but also hard, so the effect is remarkable when such a resin is used. In addition, the resin composition constituting the reed 10 may contain organic or inorganic fillers or fiber materials in addition to the resin. And, an organic or inorganic coating or painting may be applied to the surface of the reed 10. In addition, the material constituting the reed 10 is not limited to the resin composition. For example, it may be a natural material such as reed or an inorganic material such as metal.

[0050] Here, when the reed 10 is made of a resin composition, by providing the grooves 13-1 to 13-8, the mass of the reed 10 can be reduced by about 6% compared with the case without the groove 13. As a result, the reed 10 vibrates more easily, and the playing feeling can be improved.

[0051] The reed 10 made of a resin composition is formed by, for example, injection molding. Here, the groove 13 can be formed by a mold used in molding or by machining such as NC machining or laser machining after molding.

[0052] As Figure 4 shown, the magnitude relationship of the distances Da1 to Da-7 between the bottoms of the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 at the center in the width direction of the base portion 11 and the first surface F1 is, from largest to smallest, the distances Da-1 to Da-7. It should be noted that the distances Da1 to Da-7 correspond to the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 respectively. For example, the distance Da-1 is the distance between the bottom of the groove 13-1 at the center in the width direction of the base portion 11 and the first surface F1. In the present embodiment, the depth of the groove 13-8 at the center in the width direction of the base portion 11 is zero. Hereinafter, there may be a case where the distances Da1 to Da-7 are not distinguished separately and are referred to as the distance Da. It should be noted that the distances Da between two adjacent grooves 13 among the grooves 13-1 to 13-7 may be equal to each other.

[0053] Similarly, the magnitude relationship of the distances Db-1 to Db-8 between the bottoms of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 at the end portions in the width direction of the base material portion 11 and the first surface F1 is, from largest to smallest, the distances Db-1 to Db-8. It should be noted that the distances Db-1 to Db-8 correspond to the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 respectively. For example, the distance Db-1 is the distance between the bottom of the groove 13-1 at the end portion in the width direction of the base material portion 11 and the first surface F1. Hereinafter, there are cases where the distances Db-1 to Db-8 are not distinguished separately and are collectively referred to as the distance Db. It should be noted that the distances Db between two adjacent grooves 13 among the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 can be equal to each other.

[0054] Thus, for the distances Da or Db between the bottoms of the multiple grooves 13 and the first surface F1, the grooves 13 closer to the protruding piece 12 are shorter. Thereby, it has the advantage of easily imparting an appropriate flexibility to the reed piece 10.

[0055] As Figure 5 shown, the distance Db between the bottom of the groove 13 at the end portion in the width direction of the base material portion 11 and the first surface F1 is smaller than the distance Da between the bottom of the groove 13 at the center in the width direction of the base material portion 11 and the first surface F1. Here, the distance between the bottom of the groove 13 and the first surface F1 gradually becomes shorter from the center toward the end portion in the width direction of the base material portion 11. Thereby, it has the advantage of easily imparting an appropriate flexibility to the reed piece 10. Here, the appropriate flexure of the reed piece 10 means that the front end of the reed piece 10 approaches the mouthpiece 100 when the reed piece 10 is held in the mouth. If such flexure of the reed piece 10 is easily caused, it is easy to produce sound.

[0056] The thickness Dc of the base material portion 11 is not particularly limited, and is preferably 2.4 mm or more. In this case, as the mouthpiece 100 and the collar 200, various combinations of existing products can be used.

[0057] 2. Variation

[0058] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various variations as described below can be made. Also, the embodiments and the variations can be appropriately combined.

[0059] 2-1. Variation 1

[0060] Figure 6This is a top view of the reed 10A of Modification Example 1. The reed 10A is configured in the same manner as the reed 10 of the above-described embodiment, except that it has a base portion 11A instead of the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment. The base portion 11A is configured in the same manner as the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment, except that it is provided with grooves 14-1 to 14-8 instead of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 14-1 to 14-8 are not distinguished from each other and are referred to as groove 14. It should be noted that the number of grooves 14 provided in the base portion 11A is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be seven or less or nine or more.

[0061] The grooves 14-1 to 14-8 are configured in the same manner as the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment, except that their widths are different from each other. In Figure 6 the illustrated example, the magnitude relationship of the widths W-1 to W-8 of the grooves 14-1 to 14-8 is W-1 to W-8 in descending order. It should be noted that the widths of two adjacent grooves 14 among the grooves 14-1 to 14-8 may also be equal.

[0062] According to the above Modification Example 1, it is possible to provide a reed 10A having excellent sound quality and capable of being stably mounted. Moreover, it has the advantage of easily reducing the mass of the reed 10A through the grooves 14.

[0063] 2-2. Modification Example 2

[0064] Figure 7 This is a top view of the reed 10B of Modification Example 2. The reed 10B is configured in the same manner as the reed 10 of the above-described embodiment, except that it has a base portion 11B instead of the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment. The base portion 11B is configured in the same manner as the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment, except that it is provided with grooves 15-1 to 15-6 instead of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 15-1 to 15-6 are not distinguished from each other and are referred to as groove 15. It should be noted that the number of grooves 15 provided in the base portion 11B is not limited to the illustrated example, and may also be five or less or seven or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving the symmetry of the shape of the reed 10B, the number of grooves 15 provided in the base portion 11B is preferably an even number.

[0065] The grooves 15-1 to 15-6 are configured in the same manner as the grooves 13 of the above-described embodiment, except that their extending directions are different. Here, the grooves 15-1 to 15-3 are arranged in the Y1 direction in sequence and extend in a direction inclined with respect to the X axis. In contrast, the grooves 15-4 to 15-6 are arranged in the Y1 direction in sequence and extend in a direction inclined on the opposite side of the grooves 15-1 to 15-3 with respect to the X axis.

[0066] Here, grooves 15-1 and 15-4 intersect each other at the center in the width direction of the base material portion 11B. Similarly, grooves 15-2 and 15-5 intersect each other at the center in the width direction of the base material portion 11B. Grooves 15-3 and 15-6 intersect each other at the center in the width direction of the base material portion 11B.

[0067] In addition, the end of groove 15-2 in the X1 direction of the base material portion 11B is connected to groove 15-6, and the end in the X2 direction of the base material portion 11B is connected to groove 15-4. Similarly, the end of groove 15-5 in the X1 direction of the base material portion 11B is connected to groove 15-1, and the end in the X2 direction of the base material portion 11B is connected to groove 15-3.

[0068] According to the above-described modification example 2, it is also possible to provide the reed 10B with excellent sound quality and stable mountability. Moreover, since it is difficult to locally apply a force to a part in the length direction of the reed 10B, the reed 10B has an advantage of being not easily bent. Further, there is also an advantage that the coil is not easily slid relative to the reed 10B.

[0069] 2-3. Modification Example 3

[0070] Figure 8 FIG. is a top view of the reed 10C of Modification Example 3. The reed 10C is configured in the same manner as the reed 10 of the above-described embodiment, except that it has a base material portion 11C instead of the base material portion 11 of the above-described embodiment. The base material portion 11C is configured in the same manner as the base material portion 11 of the above-described embodiment, except that it is provided with grooves 16-1 to 16-5 instead of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 16-1 to 16-5 are not distinguished from each other and are referred to as groove 16. Note that the number of grooves 16 provided in the base material portion 11C is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be four or less or six or more.

[0071] The grooves 16-1 to 16-5 are configured in the same manner as the grooves 13 of the above-described embodiment, except that the extending directions of the grooves 16-1 to 16-5 are different. Here, the grooves 16-1 to 16-5 are arranged in order in the Y1 direction and extend in a direction inclined with respect to the X axis. Here, the extending directions of the grooves 16-1 to 16-5 are parallel to each other. Note that the extending directions of the grooves 16-1 to 16-5 may not be parallel to each other.

[0072] According to the above-described modification example 3, it is also possible to provide the reed 10C with excellent sound quality and stable mountability. Moreover, since the groove 16 extends in a direction inclined with respect to the X axis, the posture of the reed 10C does not need to be strictly considered during the processing of the groove 16, and the processing of the groove 16 is easy.

[0073] 2-4. Modification Example 4

[0074] Figure 9 It is a top view of the reed 10D of Modification 4. The reed 10D is configured in the same manner as the reed 10 of the above-described embodiment, except that it has a base portion 11D instead of the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment. The base portion 11D is configured in the same manner as the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment, except that it is provided with grooves 17-1 to 17-4 instead of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 17-1 to 17-4 are not distinguished from each other and are referred to as groove 17. It should be noted that the number of grooves 17 provided in the base portion 11D is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be three or less or five or more.

[0075] Except that the shapes of the grooves 17-1 to 17-4 are different when observed in the direction along the Z-axis, they are configured in the same manner as the groove 13 of the above-described embodiment. Here, the grooves 17-1 to 17-4 are arranged in sequence in the Y1 direction. The groove 17 forms a W shape when observed in the direction along the Z-axis and is composed of a plurality of portions inclined with respect to the X-axis. In the illustrated example, the shapes of the grooves 17-1 to 17-4 when observed in the direction along the Z-axis are the same as each other. It should be noted that the shapes of the grooves 17-1 to 17-4 when observed in the direction along the Z-axis may also be different from each other.

[0076] According to the above Modification 4, it is also possible to provide a reed 10D having excellent sound emission properties and capable of being stably mounted. And, since the groove 17 is formed in a shape having a bent portion when observed in the direction along the Z-axis, it also has the advantage that the bobbin is less likely to slide relative to the reed 10D.

[0077] 2-5. Modification 5

[0078] Figure 10 It is a top view of the reed 10E of Modification 5. The reed 10E is configured in the same manner as the reed 10 of the above-described embodiment, except that it has a base portion 11E instead of the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment. The base portion 11E is configured in the same manner as the base portion 11 of the above-described embodiment, except that it is provided with grooves 18-1 to 18-6 instead of the grooves 13-1 to 13-8 of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, there are cases where the grooves 18-1 to 18-6 are not distinguished from each other and are referred to as groove 18. It should be noted that the number of grooves 18 provided in the base portion 11E is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be five or less or seven or more.

[0079] Except that the shapes of the slots 18-1 to 18-6 as observed in the direction along the Z-axis are different from each other, they are configured in the same manner as the slot 13 of the above-described embodiment. Here, the slots 18-1 to 18-6 are arranged in sequence in the Y1 direction. As observed in the direction along the Z-axis, the slot 18c has a curved shape convex in the Y1 direction. In the illustrated example, the shapes of the slots 18-1 to 18-6 as observed in the direction along the Z-axis are the same as each other. It should be noted that the shapes of the slots 18-1 to 18-6 as observed in the direction along the Z-axis may also be different from each other.

[0080] According to the above-described modification example 5, it is also possible to provide the reed 10E with excellent sound quality and capable of being stably mounted. And since the slot 18 has a curved shape as observed in the direction along the Z-axis, it also has the advantage that the coil is not likely to slide relative to the reed 10E.

[0081] 2-6. Modification Example 6

[0082] In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a plurality of slots 13 are provided on the second surface F2, but it is not limited to this example. It is also possible to provide at least one slot extending in a direction having a component in the X-axis direction on the first surface F1. In this case, the slots 13 provided on the second surface F2 can be omitted. And in this case, the shape, number, etc. of the slots provided on the first surface F1 may be the same as or different from the form of the slots 13 provided on the second surface F2 when observed from the thickness direction of the base portion 11.

[0083] 2-7. Modification Example 7

[0084] In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the slots 13 extend over the entire region in the width direction of the base portion 11, but it is not limited to this example. For example, the slots can be provided locally at the central portion or both end portions in the width direction of the base portion 11. In this case, the lengths of the plurality of slots provided in the base portion 11 may be different from each other.

[0085] 3. Postscript

[0086] According to the above-described examples or modification examples, for example, the following aspects can be grasped.

[0087] (Postscript 1) As a first aspect of a preferred example of the reed of the present disclosure, it has: a base portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, extending in a first direction; a protruding piece extending from the base portion along the first direction; and at least one slot extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction provided on one or both of the first surface and the second surface.

[0088] According to the above solution, since at least one groove is provided on one or both of the first surface and the second surface of the base material portion, the mass of the reed can be reduced compared to the solution without grooves. Thus, even if the thickness of the base material portion is the thickness that can use a general mouthpiece and ligature, the reed is likely to vibrate, so the playing feeling can be improved. Moreover, since the at least one groove extends in a second direction intersecting the length direction of the base material portion, i.e., the first direction, the flexure of the reed can be easily generated. Thus, sound can be easily produced. According to the above content, a reed with excellent playing feeling and sound production performance and capable of being stably mounted can be provided.

[0089] (Supplementary Note 2) In the second solution which is a preferred example of the first solution, the first surface is the surface in contact with the mouthpiece, and the at least one groove is provided on the second surface. According to the above solution, grooves can be provided on the base material portion of the reed with good adhesion between the mouthpiece and the base material portion.

[0090] (Supplementary Note 3) In the third solution which is a preferred example of the second solution, the distance between the bottom of the at least one groove and the first surface becomes shorter from the center in the second direction of the base material portion toward the end. According to the above solution, it has the advantage of being easy to impart an appropriate degree of flexibility to the reed.

[0091] (Supplementary Note 4) In the fourth solution which is a preferred example of the second solution or the third solution, the at least one groove is a plurality of grooves arranged along the first direction. In the above solution, it has the advantage of being easy to impart an appropriate degree of flexure to the reed.

[0092] (Supplementary Note 5) In the fifth solution which is a preferred example of the fourth solution, for the distance between the bottom of the plurality of grooves and the first surface, the groove closer to the protruding piece is shorter. In the above solution, it has the advantage of being easy to impart an appropriate degree of flexibility to the reed.

[0093] (Supplementary Note 6) In the sixth solution which is a preferred example of any one of the first solution to the fifth solution, the at least one groove includes a groove with a non-constant width. In the above solution, it has the advantage of being easy to impart an appropriate degree of flexibility to the reed.

[0094] (Supplementary Note 7) In the seventh solution which is a preferred example of any one of the first solution to the sixth solution, the base material portion and the protruding piece are each composed of a resin composition. In the above solution, generally the specific gravity of resin is greater than the specific gravity of reed, so the effect of providing grooves on the base material portion is significant.

[0095] (Supplementary Note 8) In the eighth embodiment, which is a preferred example of the seventh embodiment, the resin composition contains an engineering plastic. In the above embodiments, it is possible to reduce the characteristic change with respect to temperature change. Further, since the specific gravity of the engineering plastic is high not only in the resin but also it is hard, the effect is remarkable when using such a resin.

[0096] (Supplementary Note 9) In the ninth embodiment, which is a preferred example of any one of the first to eighth embodiments, the at least one groove is not provided in the protruding piece. In the above embodiment, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the performer.

Claims

1. A reed, characterized in that, having: a base portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and extending in a first direction; a protruding piece extending from the base portion in the first direction; at least one groove extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction is provided on one or both of the first surface and the second surface.

2. The reed according to claim 1, wherein the first surface is the surface in contact with the mouthpiece, and the at least one groove is provided on the second surface.

3. The reed according to claim 2, wherein a distance between a bottom of the at least one groove and the first surface becomes shorter from a center in the second direction of the base portion toward an end.

4. The reed according to claim 2, wherein the at least one groove is a plurality of grooves arranged in the first direction.

5. The reed according to claim 4, wherein, for a distance between a bottom of the plurality of grooves and the first surface, a groove closer to the protruding piece is shorter.

6. The reed according to claim 1, wherein the at least one groove includes a groove having a non-constant width.

7. The reed according to claim 1, wherein the base portion and the protruding piece are each constituted of a resin composition.

8. The reed according to claim 7, wherein the resin composition includes an engineering plastic.

9. The reed according to claim 1, wherein the at least one groove is not provided on the protruding piece.

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