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Stringed instrument practice device

US8618398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2012
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10D1/08
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention extends to practice devices for practicing to play stringed instruments. More specifically, the present invention relates to a practice device that may assist a user in learning how to properly finger and play a stringed musical instrument. A user can hold an elongate handle and place one or more of his or her fingers on strings to practice fingerings that are used to play chords/notes. Real instrument strings can be used, helping to strengthen a user's fingertips and get the fingertips accustomed to holding/pinching the instrument strings. Further, the stringed instrument practice device can be portable and sized to fit within the user's hand. Accordingly, a user can realize advantages of the invention and utilize practice methods while the user is “on the go,” riding on a bus, watching television, waiting in line, etc.

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