Auxiliary instruments for playing wind instruments, auxiliary systems for playing wind instruments, wind instruments and wind instrument sets

Abstract

To provide a technology which reduces burden on a thumb hooked on a thumb rest, and improves operability of a wind instrument.SOLUTION: A performance auxiliary tool 10 for a wind instrument comprises a neck wearing part 11 which is worn around a player's neck, two first hanging strap parts 12 which extend from both ends of the neck wearing part 11, a joining part 13 where the two first hanging strap parts 12 join, a branch part 15 provided beyond the joining part, an upper branch part 16 which extends from the branch part 15 and comprises a first engagement member 161 at a distal end, and a lower branch part 17 which extends from the branch part 15 and comprises a second engagement member 171 at the distal end. The first engagement member 161 is engaged with a first engagement object member 22 provided above a thumb rest 21 of a wind instrument 20. The second engagement member 171 is engaged with a second engagement object member 31 provided below the thumb rest 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of playing aids for wind instruments. [Background technology]

[0002] Musical instrument straps are used to reduce the physical strain on the player caused by the weight of the instrument, and come in various types such as "neck straps," "shoulder straps," and "harness straps."

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes a musical instrument strap that has a neck strap that can be worn behind the neck of the instrument player, and states that this musical instrument strap reduces strain on the player's neck and enables easier breathing.

[0004] Patent Document 2 describes a musical instrument strap that includes a strap body to be worn over both shoulders of the instrument player, supports connected to both ends of the strap body, and an auxiliary strap that has one end connected to the middle of the strap body and the other end connected to one side of the support, and is designed to pass under one of the player's armpits.It is described that this musical instrument strap reduces strain on the player's neck and enables the player to breathe more easily.

[0005] Patent Document 3 discloses a technology that increases the distance between the strap and the left thumb by providing a means for engaging the strap hook on the thumb rest, thereby improving the playing feel when the strap is attached and stability during performance.

[0006] Patent Document 4 discloses a technique for preventing the strap from interfering with the left hand by inserting a concave bending member into the part of the hanging cord that corresponds to the left thumb.

[0007] Some wind instruments (such as saxophones, clarinets, and oboes) have a thumb rest on the body for the right thumb. If the instrument is heavy, the strain on the right thumb placed on the thumb rest can be significant, which can interfere with playing. In this case, using the strap described above can reduce the strain on the right thumb.

[0008] In recent years, electronic wind instruments have become widespread. Some electronic wind instruments are commercially available with a controller (sometimes called a thumb controller) that is operated by the thumb near the thumb rest. By operating this controller while playing, the tone can be changed, broadening the range of performance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-304935 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-114713 [Patent Document 3] Special Publication No. 2015-104864 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3170623 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] Conventionally, most neck straps have only one connection point to the wind instrument. In this case, when playing, the instrument tends to move vertically and horizontally, drawing a figure eight, with the single connection point as the fulcrum. To prevent this, the player must use the thumbs of their left and right hands to control the instrument's movement. Furthermore, when a strap with a single engagement point is applied to an electronic wind instrument, the freedom of the right thumb is limited in order to prevent the wind instrument from shaking as described above, resulting in the problem of difficulty in operating the thumb controller. In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for suppressing vibration of a wind instrument during performance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention, which solves the above problems, comprises a neck strap part to be worn around the neck of a player, two first hanging cord parts extending from both ends of the neck strap part, a junction part where the two first hanging cord parts join, a branch part provided beyond the junction part, an upper branch part extending from the branch part and having a first engagement member at its distal end, and a lower branch part extending from the branch part and having a second engagement member at its distal end, This is a playing aid for a wind instrument that is used by engaging a first engaging member with a first engaging member that is located above the thumb rest of the wind instrument, and engaging the second engaging member with a second engaging member that is located below the thumb rest.

[0012] When using the instrument for playing a wind instrument, the upper branch supports the proximal end of the instrument, and the lower branch supports the distal end of the instrument, thereby reducing the vertical and horizontal movement of the instrument while playing, and achieving extremely comfortable operability. In particular, when the present invention is applied to an electronic wind instrument, there is no longer any need to control the movement of the wind instrument with the thumb, which increases the freedom of the right thumb resting on the thumb rest, making it extremely easy to operate the thumb controller.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wind instrument is a straight-neck wind instrument. Compared to a curved-neck wind instrument, the proximal side of the instrument body of a straight-neck wind instrument is closer to the player's body during performance. The playing aid for a wind instrument of the present invention is extremely well suited to the positional relationship between the instrument and the player's body when playing a straight-neck wind instrument, and exhibits high operability.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one or more lengths selected from the length of the first hanging cord, the length between the junction and the branch, and the length of the lower branch are adjustable. By adopting such an embodiment, the shape of the wind instrument assisting device can be adjusted to fit the player's physique, thereby achieving greater operability.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, during use, the length from the starting point of the lower branch to a second imaginary tangent point, where an extension of the lower branch meets the wind instrument, is 2 to 7 times longer than the length from the starting point of the upper branch to a first imaginary tangent point, where an extension of the upper branch meets the wind instrument. By setting the ratio of the lengths of the lower branch and the upper branch in this range, it is possible to more effectively control the wobble of the wind instrument during performance.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the upper branch and the lower branch during performance is set to 30° to 40°. By setting the angle between the lower branch and the upper branch within this range, it is possible to more effectively control the vibration of the wind instrument during performance.

[0017] The present invention also relates to a wind instrument playing assistance system comprising the above-mentioned wind instrument playing assistance device and a mounting device for mounting the device on the distal side of the wind instrument body, wherein the second engaging member is provided on the mounting device. Although typical wind instruments do not have what is referred to as a second engaged member on the distal side of the instrument, by attaching a mounting device with a second engaged member, which is included in the wind instrument playing assistance system of the present invention, to the distal side of a typical wind instrument, the above-mentioned wind instrument playing assistance device of the present invention can be attached.

[0018] The present invention also relates to a mounting device used in the above-mentioned wind instrument playing assistance system for mounting on the distal side of the wind instrument body, the mounting device being provided with the second engaged member. According to the wearing device of the present invention, the above-mentioned assisting device for playing a wind instrument can also be applied to a general wind instrument that does not have a second engaged member integrally provided thereon.

[0019] The present invention also relates to a wind instrument to which the above-mentioned wind instrument playing aid can be attached, in which the first engageable member is integrally formed on the proximal side of the instrument body, and the second engageable member is integrally formed on the distal side of the instrument body. As mentioned above, while typical wind instruments do not have a second engagement member on the distal side, the wind instrument of the present invention has a second engagement member that is integral with the instrument itself, so the playing aid for a wind instrument of the present invention can be attached without having to later install the above-mentioned attachment.

[0020] The present invention also relates to a wind instrument set including the above-mentioned wind instrument playing aid and the above-mentioned wind instrument. The wind instrument set of the present invention allows comfortable playing of a wind instrument using a wind instrument playing aid. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] With conventional single-point support straps for wind instruments, the wind instrument sways 360 degrees, vertically and horizontally, around the support point, requiring control with the left thumb on the instrument and the right thumb hanging on the thumb rest. The wind instrument playing aid of the present invention can effectively suppress vertical and horizontal swing of the wind instrument during performance, eliminating the need for control with the left and right thumbs. In particular, when the present invention is applied to electronic wind instruments, the need to control the swing of the wind instrument with the thumb is eliminated, improving the freedom of the right thumb hanging on the thumb rest and facilitating operation of the thumb controller. According to the assistive playing system for a wind instrument of the present invention, the above-described assistive playing device for a wind instrument can be applied to a general wind instrument that does not have a second engaged member. According to the wearing device of the present invention, the above-mentioned assisting device for playing a wind instrument can be applied to a general wind instrument that does not have a second engaged member integrally provided thereon. The wind instrument of the present invention is advantageous in that a wind instrument playing aid can be directly attached to it. The wind instrument set of the present invention allows comfortable playing of a wind instrument using a wind instrument playing aid. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a playing aid for a wind instrument according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram showing how the lengths of the first and second suspension cords are adjusted by sliding the junction part in the wind instrument playing aid of Example 1. The white arrow indicates the direction in which the junction part is slid. The left side of the black arrow shows the wind instrument playing aid before the junction part is slid upward, and the right side shows the wind instrument playing aid after the junction part has been slid upward. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing a state in which an electronic wind instrument is being played while wearing the wind instrument playing assisting device of Example 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing the relative positions of the playing aid for a wind instrument and the player's body when playing an electronic wind instrument while wearing the playing aid for a wind instrument of Example 1. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram of a wind instrument playing assisting device according to a first embodiment attached to the wind instrument. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a wearing tool of Example 2. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the attachment device of Example 2 is attached to the distal end of a wind instrument. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the attachment device of Example 3 is attached to the bell of a wind instrument. The left side shows an overall view, and the right side shows an enlarged view of the distal end. Parts such as keys provided on the wind instrument are omitted in the illustration. [Figure 9] 10 is a diagram showing a wind instrument according to Example 4. The left side shows an overall view, and the right side shows an enlarged view. Parts such as keys provided on the wind instrument are omitted. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a wind instrument according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] As used herein, the term "wind instrument" includes, without limitation, any instrument that produces sound by using vibrations caused by a stream of gas blown into a cavity having at least one opening. The term "wind instrument" also includes electronic wind instruments.

[0024] As used herein, "proximal" refers to the side of a wind instrument that is closest to the mouthpiece, and "distal" refers to the side of a wind instrument that is farther from the mouthpiece.

[0025] The term "proximal" in a wind instrument playing aid refers to the side closest to the neck strap, and the term "distal" in a wind instrument playing aid refers to the side farthest from the neck strap.

[0026] The present invention relates to a "wind instrument playing aid," a "wearing device" suitable for use with the wind instrument playing aid, a "wind instrument" suitable for use with the wind instrument playing aid, a "wind instrument playing aid system" comprising at least the wind instrument playing aid and the wearing device, and a "wind instrument set" comprising at least the wind instrument playing aid and the wind instrument.

[0027] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. It goes without saying that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

[0028] Example 1 Example 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. The playing aid 10 for a wind instrument of Example 1 includes a neck strap part 11, a first suspending cord part 12, a junction part 13, a second suspending cord part 14, a branching part 15, an upper branch part 16, a first engaging member 161, a lower branch part 17, and a second engaging member 171 (Figure 1).

[0029] The neck strap member 11 is a member that is worn around the neck of the player (FIG. 1). The neck strap member 11 in the first embodiment is a so-called neck pad. To reduce the strain on the neck, the neck strap member 11 is preferably made of a soft, cushioned material.

[0030] Holes are provided at both ends of the neck strap member 11, through which a suspending cord is passed. The element formed by the suspending cord extending from both ends of the neck strap member 11 is the first suspending cord portion 12. The first suspending cord portion 12 is passed through a hole provided in a slider 121, and its length is adjustable (FIG. 1). The end of the suspending cord that constitutes the first suspending cord portion 12 is knotted in a knot, so that it does not fall out of the hole in the slider 121 (FIG. 1). By providing an adjustment means for adjusting the length of the first suspending cord portion 12, such as the slider 121 in Example 1, the form of the wind instrument playing aid 10 can be changed to suit the physique of the player. Note that in Example 1, the slider 121 is shown as the means for adjusting the length of the first suspending cord portion 12, but the specific form is not limited as long as the length of the first suspending cord portion 12 is adjustable.

[0031] In Example 1, the neck strap member 11 and the first suspending cord part 12 are configured as separate members, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The technical scope of the present invention also includes a configuration in which the neck strap member 11 and the first suspending cord part are integrally configured from the same material.

[0032] Two first hanging cords 12 extending from both ends of the neck strap member 11 join at a junction 13 (Fig. 1). In Example 1, the junction 13 is a wide, T-shaped wing-shaped plate made of aluminum, as shown in Fig. 1. A plurality of holes are formed symmetrically in the junction 13, and hanging cords of a predetermined length are inserted into each hole so as to distribute from the center, thereby connecting them to each end of the neck strap member 11, forming the first hanging cord 12 located in front of the player's chest, and the second hanging cord 14 consisting of a group of cords tied together below the center of the junction 13.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable to adopt a form in which the joining portion 13 is wide and the contact points with the two first hanging cord portions 12 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The predetermined interval is preferably 3 cm or more, more preferably 5 cm or more, more preferably 7 cm or more, even more preferably 9 cm or more, even more preferably 10 cm or more, even more preferably 11 cm or more, and even more preferably 12 cm or more. The predetermined interval can be preferably 20 cm or less, more preferably 17 cm or less, more preferably 14 cm or less, and even more preferably 13 cm or less. By adopting a configuration in which the contact points with the two first hanging cords 12 are spaced apart at a predetermined distance in this manner, the lower ends of the two first hanging cords 12 extending from both ends of the neck strap member 11 do not narrow, so the player's neck is not compressed when the instrument is suspended, the airway is sufficiently secured when playing, and the action of blowing into the instrument becomes extremely easy.

[0034] In the first embodiment, the lengths of the first suspending cord part 12 and the second suspending cord part 14 can be adjusted by moving the junction part 13 up and down (see FIG. 2). To shorten the length of the second suspending cord part 14, the junction part 13 is slid downward. When the junction part 13 is slid downward, the length of the first suspending cord part 12 increases accordingly, so to shorten it, adjustment is made using the slider 121 described above.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1, a branch portion 15 is provided at the lower end of the second hanging cord portion 14. In Example 1, the branch portion 15 is ring-shaped so that the cord material constituting the second hanging cord portion 14 and the lower branch portion 17 can be inserted and locked. The branch portion 15 is integrally formed with the upper branch portion 16. In the present invention, the branch portion 14 is not limited to a specific embodiment as long as it is a branching point between the upper branch portion 16 and the lower branch portion. Of course, the branch portion 15 and the upper branch portion 16 may be formed of separate members.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, the branch 15 is the starting point and branches into an upper branch 16 and a lower branch 17. The upper branch 16 is for engaging with a first engaged member 22, and the lower branch 17 is for engaging with a second engaged member 31.

[0037] A first engagement member 161 is provided at the distal end of the upper branch 16. The upper branch 16 in the first embodiment is formed as a single hook (FIG. 1). In this manner, the upper branch 16 may be configured to consist of only the first engagement member.

[0038] The first engaging member is preferably in the form of a hook as in Example 1. As shown in Figure 1, it is preferable to employ a hook provided with a stopper to prevent the first engaged member 22 from coming off as the first engaging member.

[0039] A second engagement member 161 is provided at the distal end of the lower branch 17. In Example 1, the portion located between the proximal end of the lower branch 17 and the second engagement member 161 (referred to as a third hanging cord portion) is made of a cord material. In the present invention, the shape of the third hanging cord portion is not limited to the cord material having a circular cross section shown in Fig. 1. For example, a flat cord material may be used.

[0040] In the first embodiment, the third suspending cord is provided with a slider 173 to make its length adjustable. By making the length of the third suspending cord adjustable in this way, the shape of the wind instrument playing aid 10 can be changed to an optimal shape that suits the physique of the player.

[0041] In the first embodiment, the first engaging member 161 is in the form of a hook. As shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable to use a hook provided with a stopper to prevent the second engaged member 31 from coming off as the second engaging member.

[0042] In Example 1, the length of the upper branch 16 is 29 mm. The length of the upper branch 16 is not limited to this, and is preferably 10 mm or more, more preferably 15 mm or more, even more preferably 20 mm or more, and even more preferably 25 mm or more. The length of the upper branch 16 is preferably 50 mm or less, more preferably 45 mm or less, even more preferably 40 mm or less, and even more preferably 35 mm or less.

[0043] In Example 1, the length of the lower branch 17 is 214 mm. The length of the lower branch 17 is not limited to this, and is preferably 180 mm or more, more preferably 190 mm or more, even more preferably 200 mm or more, even more preferably 205 mm or more, and even more preferably 210 mm or more. The length of the lower branch 17 is also preferably 240 mm or less, more preferably 230 mm or less, and even more preferably 220 mm or less.

[0044] The length of the lower branch 17 is preferably at least 2 times, more preferably at least 3 times, even more preferably at least 5 times, more preferably at least 6 times, even more preferably at least 7 times, even more preferably at least 7.5 times, and even more preferably at least 8 times the length of the upper branch 16. The length of the lower branch 17 is preferably 13 times or less, more preferably 12 times or less, even more preferably 11 times or less, even more preferably 10 times or less, and even more preferably 9 times or less, the length of the upper branch 16. By setting the length ratio of the upper branch 16 to the lower branch 17 within the above range, the angle of the instrument becomes favorable, particularly when playing a straight-type wind instrument.

[0045] In addition, any embodiment in which the length of either or both of the upper branch portion 16 and the lower branch portion 17 is adjustable and the lengths and ratio of the upper branch portion 16 and the lower branch portion 17 can be adjusted to fall within the above numerical ranges is deemed to fall within the technical scope of the present invention, which specifies the above numerical ranges.

[0046] During use, tension is applied to the first hanging cord portion 12, the upper branch portion 16, and the lower branch portion 17, causing them to become straight (FIGS. 3 to 5). The point of contact between the extension of the upper branch 16 and the wind instrument 20 is called the first imaginary contact point P1. The point of contact between the extension of the lower branch 17 and the wind instrument 20 is called the second imaginary contact point P2. The point of contact between the extension of the first hanging cord 12 and the wind instrument 20 is called the third imaginary contact point P3 (Figure 5).

[0047] As in Example 1, it is preferable that the third imaginary contact point is located between the first imaginary contact point and the second imaginary contact point (FIG. 5). By designing the shape of the wind instrument playing aid 10 so that the first to third imaginary contact points are positioned in this way, it is possible to reduce shaking of the wind instrument 20 during use.

[0048] The length from the start point of the upper branch 16 to the first imaginary junction P1 is referred to as L1, and the length from the start point of the lower branch 17 to the second imaginary junction P2 is referred to as L2 (FIG. 5). In Example 1, L1 is 57 mm and L2 is 240 mm, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0049] L1 can be preferably set to 20 mm or more, more preferably 30 mm or more, more preferably 40 mm or more, and even more preferably 50 mm or more. L1 can be preferably set to 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and even more preferably 60 mm or less.

[0050] L2 can be preferably set to 200 mm or more, more preferably 210 mm or more, even more preferably 220 mm or more, and even more preferably 230 mm or more. Furthermore, L2 can be set to preferably 270 mm or less, more preferably 260 mm or less, and even more preferably 250 mm or less.

[0051] L2 is preferably 2 times or more, more preferably 2.5 times or more, even more preferably 3 times or more, and even more preferably 3.5 times or more, compared to L1. Furthermore, L2 is preferably 7 times or less, more preferably 6 times or less, even more preferably 5 times or less, and even more preferably 4.5 times or less, compared to L1. By setting the value in the above range, it is possible to improve the effect of suppressing vibration of the wind instrument 20 during performance, particularly when playing a straight-type wind instrument.

[0052] Note that L1 includes not only the length of upper branch 16 but also the length of the first engaged member, and L2 includes not only the length of upper branch 17 but also the length of the second engaged member (FIG. 5).

[0053] In Example 1, the angle θ1 between the upper branch 16 and the lower branch 17 during use is 34° (FIG. 5). The present invention is not limited to this, and θ1 is preferably 20° or more, more preferably 25° or more, and even more preferably 30° or more. Moreover, θ1 is preferably 50° or less, more preferably 45° or less, and even more preferably 40° or less. By setting θ1 within this range, it is possible to improve the effect of suppressing vibration of the wind instrument 20 during performance.

[0054] In the first embodiment, the wind instrument 20 to which the assisting device for playing a wind instrument 10 is applied is a straight-neck electronic wind instrument (FIG. 3). The wind instruments to which the present invention is applicable are not limited to those shown in the first embodiment.

[0055] The present invention is applicable to both woodwind and brass instruments. The wind instrument playing aid 10 of the present invention is suitable for use with woodwind instruments such as clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and saxophones. It is particularly suitable for use with wind instruments with straight necks, rather than wind instruments with extremely curved necks.

[0056] In a wind instrument with a straight neck, the proximal side of the instrument body is closer to the player's body when playing, and the playing aid 10 for a wind instrument of the present invention fits the relative position of the instrument body and the player's body when playing.

[0057] A method of using the playing aid 10 for a wind instrument of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. The first engaging member 161 of the upper branch 16 of the wind instrument playing aid 10 engages with a first engaged member 22 located above a thumb rest 21 provided on the instrument body for resting the right thumb, while the second engaging member 171 of the lower branch 17 engages with a second engaged member 31 provided on the distal side of the instrument body (FIGS. 3 and 4). By supporting the wind instrument 20 with the upper branch portion 16 and the lower branch portion 17, it is possible to suppress shaking of the wind instrument 20 during performance.

[0058] 3 and 4 has a thumb controller located near the thumb rest 21. Use of the wind instrument playing aid 10 of the present invention significantly improves the freedom of the right thumb, making it extremely easy to operate the thumb controller, which is an excellent effect.

[0059] In general, a normal wind instrument does not have an integrally provided engaged member corresponding to the second engaged member 31. In the first embodiment, the second engaged member 31 is not integrally provided on the wind instrument 20. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the attachment 30 is attached to the distal side of the wind instrument 20 (FIGS. 3 and 4).

[0060] In the first embodiment, the attachment 30 includes a second engaged member 31 and a fastening band 32. The attachment 30 can be attached to the wind instrument 20 by fastening the fastening band 32 around the distal side of the wind instrument 20 (FIGS. 3 and 4). The attachment 30 of Example 1 is preferably applied to a wind instrument 20 that becomes thicker from the distal side to the proximal side. When the fastening band 32 is passed through the distal end of the wind instrument 20 and moved upward, the fastening band 32 stops at a point where the distance of the inner circumference of the fastening band 32 and the thickness of the wind instrument 20 become equal, allowing for a firm fixation.

[0061] The second engaged member 31 in Example 1 is connected to the fastening band 32 via a spacer member 311 extending from the fastening band 32 (FIG. 4). In Example 1, the length L2 from the starting point of the lower branch 17 to the second imaginary contact point P2 can be expressed as the sum of the length of the lower branch 17, the length of the spacer member 311, and the length of the second engaged member 31 (FIG. 5).

[0062] Although the first embodiment shows a configuration in which the spacer member 311 is provided, the present invention is not limited to this. The second engaged member 31 may be provided directly on the fastening band 32.

[0063] In the first embodiment, a fastening band 32 is provided as a fastening means for attaching the attachment 30 to the wind instrument 20. The fastening means provided on the attachment 30 is not limited to the fastening band 32 shown in Fig. 4 that is wrapped around the wind instrument 20 to secure it. Any fastening means may be used as long as it can be secured to the wind instrument 20. For example, an embodiment may also be one in which the second engaged member 31 is secured to the wind instrument 20 using a screw, bolt, or the like as a fastening means. The attachment 30 may also be provided with a clamping member that generates a clamping force using a spring or bolt. The attachment 30 can be attached to the wind instrument 20 by clamping and fixing the clamping member to the distal side of the wind instrument 20.

[0064] The wind instrument playing aid 10 and the wearing device 30 may be provided as separate products, or the wind instrument playing aid 10 and the wearing device 30 may be combined and provided as a wind instrument playing aid system.

[0065] <Example 2> A second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. The attachment 30 of the second embodiment includes a second engaged member 31 and a fastening band 32, and further includes a lower support band 33 loosely suspended in the opening of the fastening band 32 (Figure 6). The attachment 30 can be attached to the wind instrument 20 by passing the fastening band 32 through the distal end of the wind instrument 20 and supporting the distal end of the wind instrument 20 with the lower support band 33 (Figure 7).

[0066] In use, the wind instrument 20 is supported by engaging the first engaged member 22 with the first engaging member 161 and by engaging the second engaged member 31 with the second engaging member 171. At this time, the distal end of the wind instrument 20 is supported by the lower support band 33.

[0067] Even if an attempt is made to attach the attachment 30 of Example 1 to a wind instrument 20 that has no substantial variation in diameter on the distal side, there is no point where the fastening band 32 stops, and the attachment 30 cannot be firmly fixed in a fixed position on the wind instrument 20. The attachment 30 of Example 2 is advantageous because the distal end of the wind instrument 20 is always supported by the lower support band 33, even when applied to a wind instrument 20 that has no substantial variation in diameter.

[0068] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the lower support band 33 of the second embodiment has a hole 331 that passes through the bottom of the band in the vertical direction. Some electronic wind instruments have a spit hole at the distal end. By providing the hole 331 in the lower support band 33, the spit hole can be prevented from being blocked by the lower support band 33.

[0069] The embodiment of the assistive playing system for wind instruments including the wearing device 30 and the assistive playing device 10 for wind instruments of the second embodiment can be applied with the same contents as those of the first embodiment.

[0070] Example 3 Example 3 will be described with reference to Figure 8. Wearing device 30 of Example 3 includes second engaged member 31 and clamping member 34 for clamping bell 24 (Figure 8). Specifically, ring-shaped second engaged member 31 and bolt-type clamping means 34 are provided on a main body having a curved structure for clamping the edge of bell 24. The mounting fixture 30 can be fixed to the wind instrument 20 by inserting the edge of the bell 24 into the curved interior of the mounting fixture 30 and tightening it with a bolt, which is the clamping means 34.

[0071] During use, the wind instrument 20 is supported by engaging the first engaged member 22 with the first engaging member 161 and engaging the second engaged member 31 provided on the wearing fixture 30 with the second engaging member 171 .

[0072] The attachment 30 of Example 3 is advantageous when applying the wind instrument playing aid 10 to a wind instrument 20 that has a bell 34. Even if the wind instrument 20 itself does not have the second engaged member 23 integrally formed therewith, by attaching the attachment 30 of Example 3, the wind instrument 20 can be provided with the second engaged member 31 for engaging the second engaging member 171 of the wind instrument playing aid 10.

[0073] The embodiment of the assistive playing system for wind instruments including the wearing device 30 and the assistive playing device 10 for wind instruments of the third embodiment can be applied with the same contents as those of the first embodiment.

[0074] Example 4 Example 4 will be described with reference to Figure 9. Example 4 relates to a wind instrument 20 to which wind instrument playing aid 10 can be applied, in which first engaged member 22 is integrally provided on the proximal side of the instrument body and second engaged member 23 is integrally provided on the distal side of the instrument body. A typical wind instrument 20 does not have a second engaged member 23 integrally provided on its distal side with which the second engaging member 171 of the wind instrument playing aid 10 can engage. The greatest feature of the wind instrument 20 of Example 4 is that the second engaged member 23 is integrally provided on its distal side (FIG. 9). The wind instrument 20 of Example 4 is advantageous in that the wind instrument playing aid 10 can be applied without using the above-mentioned attachment 30.

[0075] A bell 24 is provided at the distal end of the wind instrument 20 of the fourth embodiment (FIG. 9). The wind instrument 20 of the fourth embodiment is a straight-type electronic wind instrument that extends in a substantially straight line from the proximal end to the distal end.

[0076] In Example 4, second engaged member 23 is provided on bell 24 (FIG. 9). The position of second engaged member 23 provided on the distal side is not limited to that shown in FIG. 9 and can be freely designed.

[0077] In Example 4, the distance between the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 is 210 mm. The distance is not limited to this, and can be preferably 170 mm or more, more preferably 180 mm or more, even more preferably 190 mm or more, and even more preferably 200 mm or more. Moreover, the distance can be preferably 250 mm or less, more preferably 240 mm or less, even more preferably 230 mm or less, and even more preferably 220 mm or less.

[0078] The first engaged member 22 is located above the thumb rest 21. The second engaged member 23 is located below the thumb rest 21.

[0079] In the fourth embodiment, the distance between the thumb rest 21 and the first engaged member 22 is 15 mm, but is not limited to this and can be preferably 5 mm or more, and more preferably 10 mm or more. Moreover, the distance can be preferably 50 mm or less, more preferably 40 mm or less, even more preferably 30 mm or less, and even more preferably 20 mm or less.

[0080] In Example 4, the distance between the thumb rest 21 and the second engaged member 23 is 175 mm, but is not limited to this and can be preferably 130 mm or more, more preferably 140 mm or more, even more preferably 150 mm or more, even more preferably 160 mm or more, and even more preferably 170 mm or more. Moreover, the distance can be preferably 210 mm or less, more preferably 200 mm or less, even more preferably 190 mm or less, and even more preferably 180 mm or less.

[0081] In the fourth embodiment, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 are ring-shaped. In the present invention, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 are not limited to specific shapes as long as they can engage with the first engaging member 161 and the second engaging member 171, respectively. For example, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 may be hook-shaped.

[0082] The wind instrument 20 of the fourth embodiment may be provided as a standalone product, or may be provided as a wind instrument set by combining the wind instrument 20 with the above-described wind instrument playing aid 10.

[0083] <Example 5> A fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 10. The fifth embodiment relates to a wind instrument 20 to which the wind instrument playing aid 10 can be applied, in which a first engaged member 22 is integrally provided on the proximal side of the instrument body, and a second engaged member 23 is integrally provided on the distal side of the instrument body. The greatest feature of the wind instrument 20 of Example 5 is that the second engaged member 23 is integrally provided on the distal side thereof (FIG. 10). The wind instrument 20 of Example 5 is advantageous in that the wind instrument playing aid 10 can be applied to the wind instrument without using the above-mentioned attachment 30.

[0084] The wind instrument 20 of the fifth embodiment is a straight-type electronic wind instrument that extends in a substantially straight line from the proximal end to the distal end. In the fifth embodiment, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 are ring-shaped. In the present invention, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 are not limited to specific shapes as long as they can engage with the first engaging member 161 and the second engaging member 171, respectively. For example, the first engaged member 22 and the second engaged member 23 may be hook-shaped.

[0085] The positional relationship between the first engaged member 22, the second engaged member 23 and the thumb rest 21 is the same as that described in the fourth embodiment.

[0086] The wind instrument 20 of the fifth embodiment may be provided as a standalone product, or may be provided as a wind instrument set by combining the wind instrument 20 with the above-described wind instrument playing aid 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 10. Aids for playing wind instruments 11 Neck strap 12 1st hanging cord part 121 Slider 13 Confluence 14 2nd hanging cord part 15 Branch 16 Upper branch 161 first engaging member 17 Lower branch 171 second engaging member 172 3rd hanging cord part 173 Slider 20 Wind Instruments 21 Thumb rest 22 First engaged member 23 Second engaged member 24 Bell 30 Wearing equipment 31 second engaged member 311 Spacer member 32 Fastening band 33 Lower Support Band 331 hole 34 Clamping member

Claims

1. The instrument comprises a neck strap to be worn around the neck of a player, two first hanging cords extending from both ends of the neck strap, a junction where the two first hanging cords join, a branch provided at the junction, an upper branch extending from the branch and having a first engagement member at its distal end, and a lower branch extending from the branch and having a second engagement member at its distal end, A playing aid for a wind instrument that is used by engaging a first engaging member with a first engaging member that is provided above the thumb rest of the wind instrument, and engaging a second engaging member with a second engaging member that is provided below the thumb rest.

2. 2. The playing aid for a wind instrument according to claim 1, wherein the wind instrument is a wind instrument with a straight neck.

3. 3. A playing aid for a wind instrument as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein one or more lengths selected from the length of the first hanging cord portion, the length between the junction and branching portion, and the length of the lower branch portion are adjustable.

4. When using, The length from the starting point of the lower branch to a second imaginary contact point, which is a contact point between an extension line of the lower branch and the wind instrument, is compared to the length from the start point of the upper branch to a first imaginary contact point which is a contact point between an extension line of the upper branch and the wind instrument, The playing aid for a wind instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the playing aid is 2 to 7 times larger.

5. 5. A playing aid for a wind instrument according to claim 1, wherein the angle between the upper branch portion and the lower branch portion is between 30° and 40° when in use.

6. A wind instrument playing aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and a mounting device for mounting the aid on the distal side of the wind instrument body, The second engaging member is provided on the attachment.

7. 7. A mounting device for use in the assistive playing system for a wind instrument according to claim 6, which is mounted on the distal side of the wind instrument body, and which is provided with the second engaged member.

8. A wind instrument to which the playing aid for a wind instrument described in any one of claims 1 to 5 can be attached, wherein the first engageable member is integrally formed on the proximal side of the instrument body, and the second engageable member is integrally formed on the distal side of the instrument body.

9. A wind instrument set comprising the playing aid for a wind instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and the wind instrument according to claim 8.

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