DE10139688A1 - Face muscle trainer for trumpeters comprises V-shaped oral training piece with two wings with elastic resistance and rotatable about fulcrum - Google Patents

Abstract

The muscle trainer comprises a V-shaped oral training piece with two wings (10, 11) rotating around a fulcrum (14) and with an elastic resistance on the head (30, 31). The trainer has one or more grooves (24, 26) for one or more elastic resistances. The trainer is made from plastics for hygienic purposes.

Description

This invention relates to an exercise instrument for brass instrumentalists, in particular for trumpeters, for strengthening the facial muscles and tightening the facial skin. This results in a stronger, more sensitive approach and supports the vibrating part of the Brass instruments - namely the lips.

The lips must meet the conditions placed on a vibrating part as well as, for example, the taut violin side or that too tense timpani skin. Brass instrumentalists have no commercially available vibrating ones Part, but have to cope with the inherent possibilities of their lips come. The swinging part or lip attachment of brass is an extreme sensitive area, similar to the reed of an oboe, through the flowing Airflow begins to vibrate. The tighter the texture of the lips, the more sensitive can even the slightest air movement between the lips in a swinging Sound can be converted. The lips need to be faster to produce higher notes swing. The outer approach should be the length of the entire lecture remain constant while the portion of the lips in the trumpet mouthpiece flexible and coordinates for minimal air pressure changes within milliseconds have to be able to react. The muscles responsible for this work determine that Performance of the performing musician. A muscular - weak approach does not guarantee the fine coordination and sensitivity that the music requires, e.g. B. Musical emphasis or dynamic demands (play loud and quiet).

The existing repertoire requires an approach that is strong, sensitive, coordinated, and  is functional. A wide range is often used for longer rehearsal concerts required. For this reason, many musical works, especially for trumpet, are also for established musicians, not performable. The baroque works for the high B piccolo trumpet, J. S. Bach's Brandenburg No. 2, or the concert in D major by Johann Michael Haydn, as well as many modern and contemporary big band and jazz compositions are some Examples.

This invention supports the development of beginners as well as professional musicians.

There are currently other neck trainers and facial muscle-strengthening devices. however little are based on the principle of overcoming a certain dynamic Resistance built up. At the beginning of the Christian trombone choirs (19th century) In isolated cases, clothes pegs were converted into neck trainers. A second example is a similar device and was developed by Mr. Willi Stenger in Dortmund, Germany. These two devices are made of wood. Stenger Device has a longer shape which is provided with a small handle with which Holding on with one hand during training is made possible. These devices also have a compression spring and / or a rubber band device. A third example is a device from the U.S.A under the name "Facial Flex" and is developed for speech therapy, swallowing disorders, and lip incontinence. It is used in orthodontic and cosmetic areas. "Facial Flex" consists of two metal bars that run parallel to each other and against the resistance must be pressed against each other by a latex tape.

End parts are made of plastic that sit in the corners of the mouth.

The clothespin and Stenger examples, however, are for training use unsuitable, because they are unsanitary and not easy due to the nature of the natural wood  are washable. The rough surface can rub, irritate, or the corners of the mouth hurt. Both devices have one or a few setting levels.

Because of the elongated design, both devices must be held with one hand become. The "Facial Flex" has plastic ends that are not for the performance-oriented longer training sessions from brass are suitable due to the angular shape. The Facial Flex requires an open mouth position because it because of its construction lies in the front area of the mouth.

Since the facial flex lies in the front of the mouth, it can come into contact with the teeth, Tongue or interoral elements come. However, the trumpet approach does that close the lips together which also means closing the lips The mouth therefore presupposes teeth that lie almost on top of each other.

The movement amplitude completed in training is 1.8 cm for the facial flex lower. The construction of Facial Flex is due to its fine, light fragile design especially for young musicians (children - adolescents) not suitable.

The invention is therefore based on the object necessary for sound generation Strengthen facial muscles of brass instrumentalists and thus the facial skin too tighten. This does not happen with a hygienic, adjustable training device injuring or irritating sits between the corners of the mouth and does not have to be hand be held. This device is also located outside of the mouth and does not therefore hinder the natural position of the Lower jaw and tongue.

This object is achieved according to the invention using this plastic training device rounded sides that sit comfortably in the corners of your mouth has several settings  Possibilities that can be varied by the number and placement of the elastic resistance are. It has a shorter shape which frees the hands. The design leaves one Brass-appropriate mouth position.

The invention in detail

This invention consists of two parts which are identical in their outer shape, which if they are assembled to give a V-shaped flat device. To the converging end of this V-shape are several grooves with elastic Bands indicate the degree of difficulty of the resistance to be overcome determine. This set resistance is over with the help of the V-shaped legs a pivot point apart. A plastic is preferably used as the material used to form the complete body. This material is light tough, tough and therefore well suited for education for children - Young people. The size is compact and can easily be in bags or Instrument cases are transported. That for plastic injection molding technology necessary tool is inexpensive to manufacture and allows different Sizes / widths (individual oral differences), colors or color combinations.

Achieved advantages

This training device, when used, leads to a strengthening or development of the neck muscles necessary for blowing the trumpet. When blowing one Brass instrument is created directly behind the lips by the flowing air flow and the lips against it an air pressure of has a vibration-triggering or sound-triggering effect. Bundling this air flow, or holding the lips against this airflow, the work of muscles continues ahead. This work becomes more demanding, the higher it has to be played  Air flow due to the contraction of the approach in the high position extremely fine or is sensitive. Like all muscles, the attachment muscles on the face are the Trumpeters are not free from fatigue. The requirements set by the existing trumpet literature is provided to the performing musician (range / Dynamics / endurance) are so high, the targeted advanced training to improve the Interpretation options, as well as for regeneration after hard appearances, or rehearsals is indispensable.

The device can be inexpensively manufactured by manufacturing the necessary tools Plastic injection molding technology can be produced.

The following is an embodiment of the invention with reference to drawings explained in more detail. Show it:

Fig. 1A A face trainer without elastic resistance

Fig. 1B and with movement sequence

Fig. 1C in the exploded state

Fig. 1D with one or more elastic resistors

Fig. 1E side view and

Fig. 1G Advanced form of the head with four grooves

Fig. 1F side view in the exploded state

Fig. 2A front view in the mouth and

Fig. 2B front view from above

Reference numbers in the drawings

10

Left wing

12

Right wing

14

pivot point

16

screw

18

/

19

Elastic bands

20

Left rounded corner of the mouth

22

Right rounded corner of the mouth

24

Left notch / groove

25

Grooves - Left wing

27

Grooves - right wing

26

Right notch / groove

28

Rounded pages

30

Head of the trainer

31

Rounded head

A left and right wing 10 and 12 is pressed together and placed in the rounded corners 20 and 22 in the corners of the mouth. Rotation runs over a fulcrum 14 which is provided with a screw 16 through the left wing 10 . The resistance factor is set by one or more elastic bands 18 which are placed on the grooves 24 and 26 on the head 30 of the trainer.

The previous description includes many technical ones Designations / specifications which are not intended to limit the scope of these Invention should contribute, but only an illustration of the preferred example of it is. Possible. For example:

The use of an interchangeable compression spring mounted between the top ones left and right wing.

The use of an interchangeable extension spring on the head of the trainer.

The surface of the roller lying on it can be halved, so that each of the two trainer parts each consist of a roller and a circular fillet, half with a circular pin is provided, which in its opposite to stabilize the Finds the necessary circular recess.

Different plastic materials.

Claims (6)

1. A V-shaped oral training device, which consists of two wings 10 and 12 which rotate at a pivot point 14 , and have an elastic resistor 18 and 19 mounted on the head 30 and 31 . 2. face trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that the body a plastic material. 3. Face trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that it is provided with one or more grooves 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 for one or more elastic resistors 18 and 19 . 4. Face trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that rotation takes place around a pivot point 14 . 5. Face trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a short has a rounded shape. 6. face trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that it has rounded mouth angle recesses 24 and 26 .