Tool to accompany the practice of plucked string musical instruments

Abstract

Tool to accompany the practice of plucked string musical instruments the invention relates to a device intended to develop finger dexterity by practicing by plucking strings manually (either with one's fingers or with a pick) comprising a set of strings, a bridge, a nut, a mechanism characterized in that said device is a case comprising a modular set of strings (3 to 6 strings) and which is either positioned on the right or left forearm using 2 slots integrated on the sides in the width of the case, or is worn over the shoulder using a strap attached by 2 fasteners (like those for an electric guitar) located on the upper and lower part of the case. (Fig. 1)

Description

Title of the invention: Tool for accompanying the practice of plucked string musical instruments Technical field of the invention

[0001] Tool for learning and / or accompanying the practice of plucked string musical instruments belonging to the string instrument family (classical guitar, electric guitar, folk guitar, bass guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, double bass, cello, etc.). State of the art

[0002] Daily practice of a musical instrument is often hampered by reasons related to its size and / or weight, its fragility and its noise.

[0003] The size of the tool is close to the paperback book (approximately 12.5cm wide, 17.3cm long and 3.5cm thick makes practice easier) overcomes the bulkiness of the instruments and facilitates practice at any time and in any place.

[0004] There is a production of sounds but no notes. The tool emits sounds but without having the object of emitting them, it not being a musical instrument. Its destination is a complement for string instruments to facilitate the practice with a view to developing the dexterity of the fingers of the right or left hand. The sounds can also be muffled by a mute: this will be a simple square of a flexible material such as rubber. Detailed Description of the Claimed Invention

[0005] Tool to facilitate the practice of plucked string musical instruments by solving the problems linked to their size and noise ([Fig.l])

[0006] It is a device intended to develop finger dexterity through practice by plucking strings manually either with one's fingers or with a pick, comprising a set of strings, a bridge, a nut, a mechanism characterized in that said device is a case comprising a set of strings adjustable from 3 to 6 strings and which is either positioned on the right or left forearm using 2 slots integrated on the sides in the width of the case, or is worn over the shoulder using a strap attached by 2 fasteners like those for an electric guitar located on the upper and lower part of the case.

[0007] This device is also characterized in that a mute independent of the rectangular shaped housing and made of flexible material of approximately 7cm in length, 1cm in width and 1cm in thickness can be integrated into the device.

[0008] It is a case made of solid wood, or reconstituted wood or even made from recyclable materials, and which can be any color.

[0009] He can: - either positioned on the right or left forearm using 2 slots integrated on the sides in the length of the case where a bracelet is slipped which adapts to the size of the arm, - or worn over the shoulder using a strap attached by 2 fasteners (like those for an electric guitar) located on the upper and lower part of the case.

[0010] It includes: 1. a set of strings (ranging from 3 to 6 strings) 2. an easel 3. a nut 4. mechanics keeping the strings in tension

[0011] This tool thus allows, - to develop the musician's touch and dexterity in playing, as he will be able to practice specifically with the right or left hand, with the fingers or the pick, independently of the other hand; - to facilitate and optimize practice at any time and in any place thanks to its format which considerably reduces the problems linked to the bulk and fragility of plucked string musical instruments, and - to adapt and develop the musician's playing by varying the number of strings in the case. - one of the perspectives of evolution of the tool is to insert a metronome working with batteries and a jack (to insert a cable for earphones) on the case.

Claims

Claims

1. Device intended to develop finger dexterity by practicing plucking strings manually, either with one's fingers or with a pick, comprising a set of strings, a bridge, a nut, a mechanism characterized in that said device is a case comprising a set of strings adjustable from 3 to 6 strings and which is either positioned on the right or left forearm using 2 slots integrated on the sides in the width of the case, or is worn over the shoulder using a strap attached by 2 fasteners like those for an electric guitar, located on the upper and lower part of the case.

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the casing is made of solid wood, or reconstituted wood or recyclable materials and which can be of any color.

3. Device according to claim 2 characterized in that the format of the housing is approximately 12.5 centimeters in width and 17.3 centimeters in height and 3.5 centimeters in thickness.

4. Device according to claim 3 characterized in that a mute independent of the rectangular shaped housing and made of flexible material approximately 7cm in length, 1cm in width and 1cm in thickness can be integrated into the device.

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