JP2876270B2 - Guitar training tool - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention was filed by the present inventor in February 1986.
The present invention relates to a guitar teaching tool using a portable computer made based on a figure registered as copyright 972/86 by the Copyright Office of Mexico on the 21st.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Playing a guitar is performed by pressing a fret formed on a guitar rod with one finger and strumming six strings with one hand. And since the method of pressing the fret varies depending on the scale of the song to be played, the type of chord, etc., those who want to learn the guitar need to first learn how to press the fret and play the string. is there.

To learn how to play the guitar as described above, a great deal of information on scales, chords, harmony, arpeggios, rhythms, etc., is required. However, each of these is listed in a separate book-like source,
It is not easy to put them together. Also, it is not easy to find necessary information among them and to carry them. Therefore, in most cases, it is necessary for the teacher to set an example of how to play and learn how to play while watching it.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and utilizes recent techniques in the field of computers to reduce the required method of pressing a fret and the strings to be strummed. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable guitar teaching tool that allows the user to easily know information about the guitar.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is obtained when a staff is divided by a vertical line corresponding to the fret of a guitar, and the fret is pressed in each section. An input unit having a graphic in which the sound is entered together with the string number, and a display unit capable of displaying the input sound on the screen in the form of a similar graphic and / or a normal note and / or a string-fret Are incorporated in a portable body together with an arithmetic circuit for controlling them.

[0006]

According to the guitar teaching tool of the present invention, the relationship between the position of the fret of the guitar, the string number, and the note is provided in the input section as a unique figure, and the display section displays the input sound in the form of this figure. Since it can be displayed in the form of a note or a normal note, the learner can learn the correct playing method while looking at this figure. Moreover, since the guitar teaching tool of the present invention is portable, there is an advantage that it can be learned anywhere.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, in which an input unit 1 and a display unit 2 are incorporated in a body that can be folded in a portable size. An arithmetic circuit (pocket computer) for controlling the display contents of the display unit 2 and other functions described later is housed inside the body. In the input unit 1, special figures indicated by white circles and black circles in which various sounds correspond to piano keys on a staff notation are written. Since this figure is the basis of the present invention, it will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Although the numbers in black circles are omitted in FIG. 2,
Actually, it is assumed that the numbers in a series with the numbers in the white circles are displayed in white characters.

In this figure, the staff is sectioned in the longitudinal direction by a vertical line corresponding to the fret of the guitar, and the sound obtained when the fret is pressed is written in each section together with the string number. This graphic physically represents all the sounds that can be played by the guitar as frets and strings, and musically as notes.

The numbers attached to the top and bottom of this figure represent the positions of the frets, for example, "10" means the tenth section. On each fret, six musical scores corresponding to six strings are written, and their names and pitches can be known from their positions on the staff. Therefore, when all the strings are pressed at the 10th fret position and the sixth string is played, the sound of D is generated, and similarly, the sounds of G, C, F, A, and D are output in order from the fifth string to the first string. It is displayed. If this figure is viewed in the horizontal direction, it can be seen as a figure showing which sounds can be played by changing the position of the fret pressed by using the same string. White circles correspond to white keys on a piano keyboard, and black circles represent sharp or flat sounds corresponding to black keys on a piano.

From the figure shown in FIG. 2, it is possible to know which string can be played by pressing which string is pressed at which fret position. However, in order to give information in a useful and clear form to the learner, in the present invention, only necessary information corresponding to each program is extracted from the graphic shown in FIG. Let it. The display content is, for example, a note, a scale, a chord, or a combination thereof.

In order to use this figure for input, each circle is used as a push button, or a pressure-sensitive sensor is set on the lower surface of each circle so that it is possible to detect which circle has been pressed. It should be left. In addition, the input unit 1 is provided with input buttons 3 for operating a calculation circuit (computer), such as strings, frets, sounds, scales, and chords.
C to B are used to input various scales, chords, chords and other root notes. 1-0 is used in the operation commonly to input for example fret number, string number, number of scales, such as Do Re Mi ..., type of code, such as C _7, D _6, chords and other elements (tempo, etc.) Used in case. #, ♭ is #
Used for inputting notes, scales, chords, note names, etc. Right and left arrows are for example fret numbers,
It is used to instruct forward (increase) or backward (decrease) various information such as a string number, a chord, a chord, a tempo, and a rhythm. M is used for inputting a major scale (major scale) and a major chord, and m is used for inputting a minor scale (minor scale) and a minor chord.

Adjacent to this, several function buttons 4 for operating and selecting a programmed function function are arranged. The contents of the function button 4 of the embodiment are as follows. SCA (scale), COR
(Code), ARP (Arpeggio), HAR (Harmony), TRA
(Transposition), SOU (sound), P (power), CL (clear),
STR (string), FRT (fret), TMPO (tempo), VOL (volume), LVL (level), ST (start, stop).

The display section 2 preferably uses a liquid crystal display panel, and FIG. 3 shows the basic display contents.
That is, when the user selects the C scale, the C input button 3 of the input unit 1 is pressed. Then, the C scale is displayed on the display unit 2 by the arithmetic circuit as shown in FIG. The display unit 2 is also based on a staff notation, and only the necessary part of the above-mentioned figure is selectively displayed on the left side, and the C scale is displayed on the right side by ordinary notes. At present, it is possible for a technician designing an electronic circuit to appropriately configure a specific program for performing such display, and the present invention does not claim such a program itself. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

The display section 2 is a color liquid crystal display panel for displaying sounds in different colors to make the display extremely easy to see.
Learning can be made easier. For example, FIG. 4 shows an example in which the sound of a C code (a Domiso chord whose root is C) on all guitar keyboards is displayed in color. In FIG. 4, the score recorded is actually sharply colored and displayed on the display unit 2. FIG. 5 shows an example in which C tones and Dm codes (referrer codes with C as the root note) are displayed in color. The small number at the lower right represents the scale number in each chord for explanation (in the Domiso code, the de is 1, the mi is 3, and the so is 5), but actually, for example, as shown in FIG. It is preferable to display a graphic corresponding to the scale number of 1, 2, 3,. These figures are, of course, colored.

Looking at the scale displayed as shown in FIG. 3, the learner can easily know which fret should be pressed and which string should be played in order to play each sound of the scale. You can learn guitar with.

Here, the relationship between the scale and the figure on which the present invention is based will be briefly described. For example, in the major scale, only the semitone (1 fret) is between the third and fourth notes and between the seventh and eighth notes, and the other is the whole note (2 fret).
It is. Therefore, when this relationship is displayed on the fingerboard of the guitar, it becomes as shown in FIG. This "string-fret"
The system is easy to understand for those who cannot read notes and can be used for other purposes. FIG.
Are all the notes corresponding to the major scale, and the numbers in the circles indicate the Doremi ... note string numbers. For example, all are sounds of C, and are sounds of Re. If it is made to match the root sound, it is possible to obtain all the major scales.

The display method on the screen and the layout in printing can be changed by a program. For example, this graphic can be displayed at the top and normal notes can be displayed at the bottom, or one can be erased and the other enlarged. When the general pattern of FIG. 6 is replaced with the system of the present invention and displayed on a staff notation, the graphic of FIG. 7 is obtained. FIG. 7 shows all the sounds corresponding to the major scale. Here, the numbers in the circles indicate the relationship with the root. Here, when only the portions corresponding to the frets 7, 8, 9, and 10 are taken out, the display is as shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows one of the patterns for playing the C scale. Also, as shown in FIG.
You can see how much you have learned about the scale by turning off the display on the left side. Also, display in combination with various systems relating to learning and performance can be performed. FIGS. 10 and 11 show examples in which the scales of D and G are displayed by two kinds of methods as in FIG.

Although the basic functions of the guitar teaching tool of the present invention have been described above, additional functions will be described below. First, various functions of the computer are selected by pressing the function button 4. For example, when information on a code is desired, a "COR" button is first pressed, and a code of a desired type is designated by an input button 3 and displayed on the display unit 2. As shown in the upper (string-fret) diagram of the lower part of FIG.
A major chord having a root note on the fourth and sixth strings is shown. As described above, the upper diagram shows the keyboard as it is, and the lower diagram shows an equivalent display by the system of the present invention. By looking at this display, you can understand at a glance how to read, write, and play chords. Similarly, FIG. 13 shows a minor chord whose root is C,
Figure 14 shows a dominant seventh chord with C as the root note.
Reference numeral 15 denotes a minor seventh chord whose root is C. As described above, information on a necessary code can be obtained by the function of the code.

The function "TRA" is used to transpose a melody, a scale, an arpeggio, a chord, a chord, a scale, and the like. For example, if you want to transpose the chord to another key, the result is as shown in FIG. Modulation can be performed by changing the position of the fret while maintaining the pattern in the upper part of FIG. 16, and the modulation from C major to D major is as shown in the lower part of FIG. In the guitar training tool of the present invention, this can be displayed as shown in FIG. As described above, the guitar teaching tool of the present invention includes a cord,
It can also be used for modulation of scales, melodies, etc.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guitar teaching tool can be provided with a performance function in addition to the simple display as described above. This is a system in which sound and vision are combined, and display and performance are simultaneously performed by input from a keyboard of the input unit 1 or a program. In addition, various kinds of information can be stored in a computer memory, a disk, a memory card, or the like. The information can be input directly from the keyboard of the input unit 1 or through a memory card or another program. Also, as shown in FIG. 18, information and scales in an internal memory or a memory card can be automatically displayed or automatically played. In this case, it is assumed that the learner can know which sound is being heard by illuminating the note being played or changing the color. In this case, it is preferable that the tempo of the performance can be set by the "TMPO" of the function button 4 so as to have a function as an electronic metronome.

According to the apparatus of the present invention, information relating to music and information relating to guitar performance can be retrieved and played electronically. FIG. 19 shows a state in which the selected distributed chord (arpegio) is automatically played using this performance function. In this case, the learner can practice various kinds of distributed chords simultaneously from the ears and eyes by illuminating or changing the color of the notes being played. In addition, the positions and strings of the frets at that time are also displayed, so that you can practice playing the distributed chords yourself.

The rhythm function is for playing and learning many rhythms. This function can be used in combination with other functions such as a scale, an arpeggio, a chord, a scale, a song, and the like to be played according to the rhythm. For example, FIG. 20 shows a tune played in samba rhythm. With this display,
Learn the rhythm, melody, lyrics, and chords of a song. At the same time as listening to the sound, it is possible to know which part is being played by the color change of the display part. Fig. 20
Is displaying two pieces of information, and the chord on the left side changes with chords and accompaniments. Note that the above explanation
In this embodiment, the string number is displayed inside the circle, and the sound is displayed outside the circle.
Displays the floor number (de: 1, re: 2, mi: 3, ...)
However, I changed these and displayed the scale number in the circle,
You can also display the string number outside the circle.

It is easy to add to the apparatus of the present invention an accessory card (disc) or the like containing a song for practicing actual performance or playing with another guitar group or orchestra. This allows you to learn various songs and rhythms from your eyes and ears. For this reason, it becomes possible to sing and play the guitar together with the device of the present invention. It can also be combined with a video disc.

FIG. 21 shows various functions incorporated in the guitar training tool of the embodiment described above. FIG. 22
Shows a state in which the display content of the guitar teaching tool of the present invention is connected to a printer and printed. As shown in FIG. 22, by connecting a guitar and a video device to the device of the present invention, the performance of the guitar can be learned as a realistic game. This allows children and people of all ages to learn how to play the guitar without difficulty. Combining this function with other functions can improve the skills of guitar players, composers, and arrangers. You can record your performance and print it later. This guitar has sensors on the frets and bridge and sends information to the computer.
The computer is equipped with a sound receiver, which converts sound into electronic information.

[0025]

As described above, the guitar training tool of the present invention has a unique relationship between the position of the fret, the number of the string, and the note in the input section. The part can be displayed along with normal notes, or it can be displayed according to each program, so the learner can see this figure and listen to various kinds of information based on this figure by ear. While learning the correct playing method. Moreover, since the guitar teaching tool of the present invention is portable, it can be learned anywhere. Furthermore, if various functions as shown in the embodiment are added,
You can get almost all the information you need to play your guitar. Therefore, the present invention can provide a learner with many benefits as a guitar teaching tool that solves the conventional problems.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a figure of an input unit on which the present invention is based.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a basic pattern of a display unit.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example in which all sounds used for C tones and C codes are displayed by color display.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example in which all sounds used for D tones and C codes are displayed by color display.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing all sounds used for a major scale on a string-fret.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the sound shown in FIG. 6 according to the system of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a display pattern in which a right portion is deleted from the pattern of FIG. 3;

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a display pattern in which a left portion is deleted from the pattern of FIG. 3;

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state where a D scale is displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state where a G scale is displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a state where a major code is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a state where a minor code is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a state where a dominant seventh code is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a state where a minor seventh code is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a state in which a chord change is displayed when the scale is changed from the C scale to the D scale.

FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a state where the contents of FIG. 16 are displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a display unit during automatic performance of a musical scale.

FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a display unit during automatic play of a distributed chord.

FIG. 20 is a plan view showing a display unit during automatic performance of samba rhythm.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating various functions of the guitar training tool according to the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state in which display contents are printed.

FIG. 23 is a list showing an example of a method for displaying a Doremi ... note string number on a display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 input section 2 display section 3 input button 4 function button

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] was made to correspond to staff notation to the guitar fret
An input unit provided with a graphic which is divided by vertical lines and in which the sound obtained when the fret is pressed in each division together with a string number is entered, and the inputted sound is expressed in a similar graphic format and / or
A guitar training tool characterized in that a display unit that can be displayed on a screen in the form of ordinary notes and / or string-fret is incorporated in a portable body together with an arithmetic circuit that controls them.