Drumming practice set
US5520090A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D13/03
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drumming practice set (10) consisting of a combination drumstick practice pad (12) and a pair of practice drumsticks (40). When used together, a percussionist in pursuit of evenness and control, can achieve optimum results in the shortest time. The drumstick pad (12) consists of a lower resilient section (14) that attaches to an upper drumstick striking pad (22) that includes a set of five drumstick striking patterns (28). The practice drumsticks (40) are larger and heavier than conventional drumsticks and include an oversized bead (54). The practice drumsticks (40) feature a set of at least three, spaced, circular finger-placement marks (60) located around the drumstick circumference. When the thumb is placed over the front ring, the drumstick will provide maximum bounce; when placed over the back ring, to change the fulcrum, a maximum power strike is produced. The bead (54) is painted in a contrasting color to the remaining section of the drumstick. These contrasting colors help a percussionist to easily observe drumstick strikes and movements relative to the prevailing color scheme of the practicing environment.
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