Hybrid Stringed Instrument with One Body and Multiple Necks

Abstract

The invention is a multi-necked, hybrid, stringed instrument that combines a unique blend of short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama, cura, and çöğür-type instruments on a single extended body, featuring four necks connected in parallel to a single extended resonance vessel (Body Connection), allowing the performer to access different sound ranges and timbres without changing instruments during performance.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 Hybrid Stringed Instrument with One Body and Multiple Necks TECHNICAL FIELD 10 This invention relates to the technical field of Turkish Folk Music and Organology (instrument science). The invention Specifically, the cura, long-necked bağlama, and short-necked bağlama used in Traditional Turkish Folk Music. and the structural features, keyboard geometries, and tuning systems of the three-stringed finger cura. It relates to the design and manufacturing method of a hybrid stringed instrument that combines a body and a single string instrument. 15 STATE OF THE ART The bağlama and its derivatives used in Turkish folk music vary in size (body) and string dimensions. According to their numbers and tuning systems, the cura, bağlama (short and long neck), çöğür, tambura and divan are 20 These instruments are divided into different categories, such as the saz. In traditional performance, these instruments are usually played separately. It is used by the performer during the performance to obtain different sound ranges and timbres. will have to change it. Traditional manufacturing methods include cura, long-necked bağlama, short-necked bağlama, and three-stringed finger 25 The cura comes in various body sizes, neck lengths, and fret (fret tie) arrangements. the performer's ability to adapt to the timbre and technique of these four different instruments during the same performance or recording. In order to access its features: • Having to carry four different musical instruments with him, 30 • Significant time losses during instrument transitions, • Performance difficulties arise due to the different tuning stability and neck ergonomics of each instrument. the experience, 35 • During accompaniment, tones suitable for the vocal ranges of the soloists who will be performing the melodies. Disadvantages such as difficulties in detection have been identified. In the current state of the art, this disadvantage can be overcome and 40 can be produced from a single fuselage. In the past, some hybrid instruments were created in order to achieve multiple tonal colors and tunings. Designs have been developed. The best known and historically significant example of these is Turkish folk music. Designed by the late artist Özay Gönlüm and crafted by instrument maker Cafer Açın "Yâren" is a three-necked stringed instrument manufactured by [manufacturer name] in the 1970s. 45 • Özay Gönlüm's "Yâren" Saz: This traditional hybrid instrument is a cura, bozuk (medium size). The three different types of bağlama (a type of lute) – bağlama and divan saz / tambura – share the same body. It is formed by joining the components on the (hull). From a single common resonance vessel. This design, featuring three separate necks, allows the artist to create different tuning systems from a single boat. It provided the opportunity to perform, and is important in terms of polyphony and practicality in folk music. It has been a milestone. However, in the known state of the technique, these three-necked designs (for example, the Yâren saz) mostly consist of three It remains within the boundaries of the basic genre (cura, bağlama, divan / tambura) and modern performers different size, fret spacing and tuning combinations (especially short-necked bağlama, long-necked 55 2 (for a wide range of instruments such as bağlama, cura and çöğür) it needs multiple necks and an extended 5 It cannot fully meet the body forms. In addition, acoustics in existing solutions performance, wire guide mechanisms, handle ergonomics, and modern electronic integrations There are technical gaps that are open to improvement in this regard. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION 10 1. Subject of the Invention This invention features instruments used in Turkish folk music, such as the short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama, cura, and çöğür. the integration of the technical and acoustic characteristics of stringed instruments on a single structure 15 It is a hybrid musical instrument that provides... 2. Structural and Technical Specifications • One-Piece Wooden Body: The instrument's resonance body (body) provides acoustic sound. to ensure the waves propagate uninterrupted and the original timbres are not distorted by carving a single piece of high-quality wood or tree in the shape of a leaf. It is manufactured as a single piece by joining its parts. • Quadruple Neck Integration and String Configuration: 25 strings parallel on a single body. The four necks positioned are: cura, short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama, and çöğür. They represent different forms. By varying the lengths of the necks, different tones and notes can be produced. The arrangement can be achieved. The screw mechanisms are of standard design and high precision, The number of strings on each neck corresponds to the traditional string groupings of the respective instrument type. (Double / triple string arrangement) varies accordingly. 30 • Ergonomic Design and Ease of Use: Specially designed body and handle geometry. Thanks to this, the instrument is symmetrical and perfectly suitable for both right-handed and left-handed use. It offers comfortable dribbling ergonomics. In this context, it consists of the following parts: 35 I. Common / Segmented Resonance Body (Vehicles): For four different instruments An acoustic enclosure designed with a volume capable of responding to the frequency range. II. Sap: 40 A) Cura Neck Section: For obtaining short-range and high-frequency sounds. Arrangement of curtains in position. B) Long Neck Binding Section: Traditional long neck fret structure (usually 23 (flight) has a longer keyboard area. 45 C) Short Neck Binding Section: Optimized for tonal sounds and performance ergonomics. Short-necked keyboard area. D) Three-String Finger Cura Section: Suitable for finger striking techniques without a plectrum. A private space with a narrowed distance between the curtains. III. Special Bridge and Saddle System: Different string tensions (voltages) for the boat 50 A mechanism that distributes the liquid evenly across the lid. 3 3. Advantages and Innovative Aspects of the Invention 5 • Preservation of Original Tones: The design incorporates acoustic volumes of necks of varying sizes. by optimizing the ratios of the cura, short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama and çöğür. It allows the original tones to be played directly without any distortion. • Standard Playing Position Compatibility: The instrument is suitable for playing traditional bağlama (a Turkish stringed instrument). Because it is perfectly suited to the position, the performer does not need to undergo an additional adaptation process. You can use the product with your standard work habits. • Ease of Transport: The artist can carry 4 separate instruments during concerts, rehearsals, or travel. Eliminating the hassle of carrying them separately, you can carry four different instruments in one go, in a single bag. It allows for practical carrying inside. 15 • Rich Accompaniment and Harmony in Solo Position: During the performer's performance of the piece the instrument needs different tones of accompanying sounds and tuning alternatives A single operation with instantaneous transitions between adjacent stems without the need for modification. It allows him to achieve this in his position. • Independent fret arrangement adapting to different regional styles: 20 on each stem The fret spacing on the keyboard is specific to the requirements of different regions and performance styles. independently optimized to allow for tuning and microtonal transitions It has been done. "The instrument in question has fret arrangements located on the necks, with each neck having 25 frets." the type of instrument he / she is targeting (cura, short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama, çöğür) and performance regional attitudes to be adopted (for example, Aegean, Teke, Black Sea, Central Anatolian or Eastern (Anatolian styles) independently conforming to microtonal and diatonic intervals. It can be optimized. Traditional performances incorporate different regional styles and tuning systems (for example, irregular tuning, (The tuning system, the instrument itself, etc.) the sound ranges are limited to a single instrument. or requires challenging tuning changes. In this invention, however, each neck has a keyboard The curtain arrangements (curtain spacing and dimensional ratios) on it reflect the performance style of the relevant region. Depending on its characteristics and specific tuning, it can be repositioned from the beginning or 35 It can be fixed in place. This allows the performer to change instruments or pitch positions without having to adjust the instrument or pitch position. Without wasting time, by making instantaneous transitions between neighboring branches, different regional flavors The performances related to the attitudes are presented in the same performance session, without acoustic loss and completely. "It can be achieved with harmony." This is the traditional and academic positioning. It should be suitable for use on the lap and, during performance, the wrist making the plectrum strokes should be the same 40 in this position, ensuring functionality during transitions while having complete control The aim is to play multiple musical instruments during performance. because the position is not suitable and it cannot be easily played, these types of instruments It was not accepted by the performers. 45 Based on research and examinations of the state of the art, this invention... Assessments regarding similar products and patent status are as follows: • Özay Gönlüm's "Yâren" Saz: In its known form, it is a multi-necked and common instrument. The most concrete and historical example that can be given of instruments with a body is the artist Özay Gönlüm 50 three-necked, designed by and manufactured by instrument maker Cafer Açın "Yâren" is the name of the instrument. This instrument includes the cura, bozuk (medium-sized bağlama), and divan sazı / tambura. 4 It consists of a combination of 5. However, the Yâren saz is a traditional craft practice. It has remained unchanged and has not been subject to formal patent registration. • Differences and Innovative Aspects of the Existing Invention: This new invention you have developed... The instruments include four different instruments: short-necked bağlama, long-necked bağlama, cura, and çöğür. its type, one-piece carved body structure, ergonomic design for right / left-handed use, and modernization. By combining various wire / screw configurations into a single structure, it is the closest technical 10 This situation is different from the Yaren saz. It has a patent in Türkiye or internationally. The databases contain four different folk instruments with this specific combination, a single-piece body. a registered patent that combines architecture and ergonomic configuration in a single structure There is none. In this respect, our invention "surpasses the known state of the art". 15 original projects with high potential to meet the "inventive step" and "novelty" criteria. It has the characteristics of intellectual property. Detailed Description of the Invention: A single main body (boat) (1) and attached to this body are Cura neck (2), Long neck (3), Short neck (4) and Finger 20 The cura has four necks of different lengths, including (5) necks. Four different neck sections 4 bridges (13) that distribute the voltage from the wires homogeneously to the body (boat) cover (9) It is located. In addition, there are 4 sill (6) systems on the hull (boat) cover (9). There are 4 wire mounting slots (7) on the body (1) for attaching the wires. The wires connected to the mounting slot (7) pass through the thresholds (6) on the body cover (9) 25 It is connected to the tuning pegs (8) by the bridges (13) located on the neck sections. Main body (1) Sound is released through the sound outlet holes (11) located on it. The rear of the body (1) There is an electronic sound output unit (12) which provides electronic sound output. Figures and Descriptions: 30 Figure 1. Top view of the invention. Figure 2 Rear view of the invention. Figure 3. Top section view of the invention. 35 1. Main Body 2. Cura handle 3. Long handle 4. Short stem 5. Finger cura handle 40 6. Threshold 7. Wire mounting slot 8. Tuning peg 9. Body cover 10. Tel 45 11. Sound outlet hole 12. Electronic audio output unit 13th Bridge

Claims

REQUIREMENTS 5 Claim 1: The invention is a folk music instrument that incorporates the characteristics of traditional stringed instruments; It has a single resonance body (boat) (1) structure, and the cura section attached to this body is a long neck. The instrument consists of four sections: a bağlama section, a short-necked bağlama section, and a three-stringed finger cura section. It is the simultaneous inclusion of different instrument structures. Request 2: The instrument specified in Request 1, its features are; Cura neck (2), Long neck (3), Short neck (4), and Finger. The cura consists of four handle sections of different lengths, including the neck (5). Claim 3: The instrument described in Claim 1, its characteristic feature being; located on the four different neck sections mentioned. 4 bridges (13) that distribute the voltage from the field and wires homogeneously to the body (boat) (1) cover and It includes a system of 4 sill (6) located on the boat hatch. Requirement 4: The instrument specified in Requirement 1 has the characteristic of containing at least three sound outlet holes (11). 20 Claim 5: This is the instrument described in Claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that it has a structure suitable for both right and left-handed performance. Claim 6: The instrument specified in Claim 1, its characteristic feature being that the holding position conforms to both traditional and academic perspectives. One of its features is that it can be performed on the lap. 25 35 40 45 50

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