Cycle of fifths steel pan
US6750386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D13/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An instrument with a previously-determined quantity of tones, which interpret a desired musical scale or chords. Importantly, the tones are arranged in a fifth dimension frequency, (i.e. D-A-E-B-F#, etc.) providing a “cycle of fifths” pattern for the convenience of the user. In the preferred mode, the device is a steel drum with unique tones in a 360 degree circumference. Engraved steadfast notes are arranged in a circular or clock-like pattern, with a visual pattern guide on the surface thereof, allowing the user to strike the tones to achieve the fifth dimension frequency. Therefore, the invention uniquely allows for playing of the instrument with considerably less challenge to the player's mental comprehension.
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