Bow-to-string pressure training device for bowed string music instruments
US7605317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B15/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
It takes great effort by players of a bowed string musical instrument to manipulate proper bow-to-string pressure that directly affects the quality of the sound generated. This invention is a training device that provides bow-to-string pressure reading as feedback to players. The device consists of a rib cage, a base unit, and a liquid crystal display unit. The rib cage emulates strings and transfers bow pressure to the base unit. The main components of the base unit include a pressure sensor and microcontroller circuit board. The liquid crystal display unit displays reading sent by the microcontroller board.
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