Ligature and musical instrument

Abstract

To improve echo of a reed.SOLUTION: There is provided a ligature for fixing a reed to a mouthpiece in a musical instrument that vibrates the reed, including: a winding part in which the reed and the mouthpiece are wound; and a plate which is attached to the winding part, which abuts on the reed, and which transmits a force to press the reed against the mouthpiece to the reed. The plate has at least three legs extending at least in three directions from the center and has the center curved to be concave such that each end of the legs abuts on the reed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ligature attached to a mouthpiece of a musical instrument and a musical instrument.

Background Art

[0002] In the above technical field, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of fixing a reed to a mouthpiece by tightening both ends of a belt wound around the mouthpiece with screws.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the technique described in the above document, the contact area between the reed and the ligature is large, suppressing the sound of the reed.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for solving the above problems.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above object, in the present invention, In a musical instrument that vibrates a reed, a ligature for fixing the reed to a mouthpiece, a winding portion that winds the reed and the mouthpiece, a plate attached to the winding portion and contacting the reed to transmit a force for pressing the reed against the mouthpiece to the reed, is provided, The plate is provided with at least three leg portions extending in at least three directions from the center, and provides a ligature that is curved concave at the center so that each end of the leg portion abuts against the lead.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a ligature that improves the ringing of the lead can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the components described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention thereto.

[0010] [First Embodiment] The ligature 100 as the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The ligature 100 is for fixing the reed 110 to the mouthpiece 120 in a musical instrument that vibrates the reed 110. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the ligature 100 is attached to the reed 110 and the mouthpiece 120.

[0011] The ligature 100 includes a winding portion 101 that winds the reed 110 and the mouthpiece 120, and a plate 102 that is attached to the winding portion 101 and contacts the reed 110 to transmit a force for pressing the reed 110 against the mouthpiece 120 to the reed 110.

[0012] The plate 102 includes four leg portions 121 extending in four directions from the center, and the center 122 is curved in a concave shape so as to contact the reed 110 from each end of the leg portions 121.

[0013] The ligature 100 further has a bolt 103 for biasing the plate 102 against the reed 110. The winding portion 101 includes a female screw 111 that engages with the bolt 103.

[0014] The ligature 100 further has a small screw 104 for screwing the plate 102 to the tip of the bolt 103.

[0015] By rotating the bolt 103, the female thread 111 of the winding portion 101 moves away from the plate 102 (upward in the figure). As a result, the plate 102 is relatively pressed in the direction of the lead 110. At this time, the center 122 is curved in a concave shape and abuts on the lead 110 from each end of the leg portion 121. Therefore, the contact area between the plate 102 and the lead 110 is small, and the lead 110 can be firmly pressed against the mouthpiece 120 at at least four points in a well-balanced manner. As a result, the lead 110 can be held so as to be wrapped even with a light force and fixed to the mouthpiece 120 with an appropriate pressure. Further, since the plate 102 functions like a leaf spring, the biasing force of the plate 102 against the lead 110 and the pressing force of the lead 110 against the mouthpiece 120 do not become excessive. Thereby, while firmly fixing the lead 110, its sound can be easily improved. Since the contact area between the plate 102 and the lead 110 is small, even if there are irregularities on the upper surface of the lead 110, the plate 102 does not rattle or partially float. Furthermore, by loosening the tightening of the small screw 104, the plate 102 engages with the bolt 103 with a certain degree of freedom. Therefore, even if the upper surface of the lead 110 has an inclination, the plate 102 can also incline along the inclination, and the lead 110 can be held in a very well-balanced manner.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the ligature 100. The center of the plate 102 is recessed in a concave shape, and the head of the small screw 104 is visible. By adjusting the force for screwing the small screw 104 onto the tip of the bolt 103, the rocking state of the plate 102 can be adjusted. In the present embodiment, the leg portions 121 of the plate 102 extend in four directions, but they may extend in three directions or six or more directions.

[0017] In the plate 102 of the present embodiment, four leg portions 121 are formed by providing notches 221 on four sides of a rectangular flat plate, but a rod-shaped member extending in four directions from the center may constitute the leg portions. The thickness of the plate is preferably about 0.5 mm to 1 mm. The width of the plate is preferably about 10 mm to 20 mm in accordance with the width of the lead.

[0018] Figure 3 is a view showing the wound portion 101 of the ligature 100 through to represent the curvature of the plate 102. Since the plate 102 is curved as shown in Figure 3, the tip of the leg portion 121 can gently contact the lead.

[0019] According to this embodiment, the vibration of the lead 110 is not impaired, and the sound as an instrument can be maximized.

[0020] [Second Embodiment] Next, the ligature according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the configuration of the ligature 400 according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the ligature 400 is attached to the lead 110 and the mouthpiece 120.

[0021] The ligature 400 according to this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it has at least one wire 401, 402 as a wound portion and a pedestal 403 having a female screw while fixing the end of the wire. Since the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and operations, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0022] In this embodiment, the pedestal 403 has a flat plate X shape according to the shape of the plate 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may have a rectangular plate shape or a round plate shape.

[0023] The pedestal 403 is provided with an L-shaped hole 431 through which the ends of the wires 401 and 402 pass. Since the hole 431 is bent in an L-shape inside, there is an advantage that the wires 401 and 402 are difficult to come off. The ligature 400 further includes a screw 404 for fixing the ends of the wires 401 and 402 passed through the hole 431 inside the hole 431. The hole 431 and the screw 404 may be provided at both ends of the wires 401 and 402, but may be provided only on one end side, and the other end may be brazed. By adopting a configuration in which the end of the wire is passed through the hole 431 and fixed with a screw, the length of the wire can be freely adjusted. As a result, the ligature 400 can be attached to mouthpieces of any thickness.

[0024] In this embodiment, two wires are used, but one wire or three or more wires may be used.

[0025] [Third Embodiment] Next, the ligature according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the ligature 600 according to this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the ligature 600 is attached to the lead 110 and the mouthpiece 120.

[0026] The ligature 600 according to this embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that it has rungs 601 to 603 as crossbars. Since the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the second embodiment, the same configurations and operations are denoted by the same reference numerals and the detailed description thereof is omitted. The rungs 601 to 603 each have two holes (or grooves) for passing the wires 401 and 402. Here, an example with two wires is shown, but the number of wires may be one or three or more, and the rungs 601 to 603 have holes or grooves corresponding to the number of wires. The rungs 601 to 603 are preferably of the same shape, for example, having a diameter of 3-8 mm. The rungs are interchangeable.

[0027] In FIG. 7, unlike FIG. 6, a configuration is shown in which four rungs are attached to the wires 401 and 402, and only two rungs 701 to 702 are shown (the remaining two rungs are not shown).

[0028] By changing the diameter of the rung, it is possible to change the thickness of the lead or the mouthpiece without changing the length of the wire. That is, when attaching a small-diameter mouthpiece, a large-diameter rung may be used. Also, by changing the material of the rung (wood or metal), the tone color can be changed.

[0029] Thus, according to the ladder-shaped ligature 600, by reducing the contact area between the mouthpiece and the ligature, it is possible to improve the sound of the mouthpiece.

[0030] [Fourth Embodiment] Next, the ligature 800 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration of the ligature 800 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the ligature 800. The ligature 800 according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the winding portion is formed from a belt-shaped member or a string-shaped member 801 having both ends, and further includes an adjustment portion 802 for adjusting the distance between both ends in a state where the lead 110 and the mouthpiece 120 are wound. Since the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same configurations and operations are denoted by the same reference numerals and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0031] Furthermore, instead of having bolts, the ligature 800 has nuts 803 that are screwed onto the small screws 104, and by tightening the nuts 803, the plate 102 is fixed to the belt-shaped member 801.

[0032] Also according to the present embodiment, due to the X shape of the plate 102, the vibration of the lead 110 is not impaired, and the sound as an instrument can be maximized.

[0033] [Fifth Embodiment] Next, the ligature 1000 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration of the ligature 1000 according to the present embodiment. The ligature 1000 according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the leg portion 1021 of the plate 1002 extends in three directions. Since the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same configurations and operations are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. The center 1022 of the plate 1002 is recessed in a concave shape, and the head of the small screw 104 can be seen. Also according to the present embodiment, the vibration of the lead 110 is not impaired, and the sound as a musical instrument can be maximized.

[0034] Also according to the present embodiment, due to the shape of the plate 102, the vibration of the lead 110 is not impaired, and the sound as a musical instrument can be maximized.

[0035] [Other Embodiments] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ligature for fixing the reed of a musical instrument to a mouthpiece, a winding part wound around the reed and the mouthpiece, a plate having at least three legs extending from the center in at least three directions and attached to the winding part, a bolt for urging the plate relative to the reed by widening the distance between the winding part and the plate, comprising, the plate engages with the bolt with a certain degree of freedom and is swingable, characterized in that it is a ligature.

2. The ligature according to claim 1, wherein the tip of the bolt engages with the plate by a screw, and the swinging condition of the plate can be adjusted by loosening the screw.

3. The winding part, has at least one wire, and a pedestal for fixing the end of the wire, the ligature according to claim 1.

4. The winding part, the ligature according to claim 3, further comprising at least two crossbars having holes for passing the at least one wire.

5. The winding part is formed from a belt-shaped member or a string-shaped member having both ends, and further comprises an adjustment part for adjusting the distance between both ends of the winding part in a state where the reed and the mouthpiece are wound, the ligature according to claim 1.

6. A musical instrument provided with the ligature according to claims 1 to 5.

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