DE9410687U1 - Scale cartographer for stringed instruments with fixed frets - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION

The scale cartograph for string instruments with fixed frets works using three levels that can be moved against each other.

Level I (1) is the representation of the fingerboard of the respective string instrument with fixed frets, in parallel staves. A staves is shown for each string or double string (chorus) of the respective instrument. The staves are divided vertically and parallel by frets. On each staves, starting with the note of the open (double) string, the chromatically ascending series or scale of this (double) string is notated. Each note has its own square field. In this way, the number of (double) strings results in a corresponding number of parallel rows of squares, each representing the ascending chromatic series of a string or choir. In this way, each note is represented by its name and in the musical notation, including enharmonic confusions, according to its position on the fingerboard of the respective instrument.

The level Π is the so-called fundamental tone level. It is formed or represented by a transparent film or a punched template that leaves all tones visible but highlights all tones of the same name with a colored marking that is identical to level I (1). Since the tuning of the fretted strings on all string instruments with fixed frets is fixed and the intervals between the strings are fixed, this results in a periodicity of all tones of the same name in the fingering pattern of the respective string instrument with fixed frets on the respective fingerboard, which is typical for the instrument. The colored markings on the level Π film that frame the tones of the same name are transparent, while the cutouts of the tones to be marked in a corresponding template at the edge of each field contain a visible marking. All level I (I) information remains clearly visible.

The QI level is represented by the scale foils or scale templates. All scale foils allow all level I (l) information to be visible through their transparent markings. Two different solutions are possible for the template design of the EQ level: Either the cutouts of level HI allow all level l (l) information to be visible and highlight the tones of the corresponding scales through edge markings, such as slightly smaller, colored cutouts, or the level &Igr;&Pgr; template only has cutouts for the tones of the respective scale or scales and leaves all other tones hidden. In the latter case, it is important that the level is on, i.e. above, level IQ

Scale foil or scale template ONE is the most important.

All the notes of a major scale are marked on it, identical to level 1(1). On the staff of the lowest string, which is on the outside of all common string instruments with fixed frets, the church key is indicated on each note, which is created when

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you make this tone the fundamental tone. In this way, all the notes that can be played in any church mode can be graphically represented for all tones, with the respective fundamental tone being fixed by level II.

Scale foil or scale template TWO of level IQ marks congruent with level

(1) all notes of the blues pentatonic in the fingering

of the respective instrument. Every note of the blues pentatonic scale can, as is well known, form its own mode as a fundamental note.

Here, too, the respective fundamental tone is marked by level II.

The scale foil or scale template THREE of level &Igr;&Pgr; marks the notes of the gypsy scales on the

Fingerboard of the respective instrument. There are two ways to choose the fundamental note in the periodicity of the fingering of the gypsy scales, which are marked on the scale foil or scale template THREE of level DI with the numbers and 2. The respective fundamental note is fixed by level &Pgr;.

The scale foil or scale template FOUR of level ΠΣ marks all the notes to be played in a whole tone/semitone or semitone/whole tone scale, identical to level 1(1). The respective fundamental tone is fixed by level II.

The scale foil or scale template FIVE of level EQ marks all the notes of a whole tone scale that can be played, identical to level I (1). The respective fundamental note is fixed by level II.

The scale foil or scale template SIX of level �I&Pgr; marks all the notes of a harmonic minor scale that can be played, identical to level 1(1). Here the fundamental note is not variable, so it can be displayed as a fixed assignment point to level �Pgr;.

The scale foil or scale template SEVEN of level HI marks all the notes of a melodic minor scale that can be played, identical to level 1(1). Here too, level 1 has a fixed assignment point, which is indicated by a marking.

The scale foil or scale template A CHT of level �Igr;�Pgr; shows the fingering pattern of all the notes of a flamenco scale, naturally also identical to level 1(1). Here too, the fundamental note is not variable. Here too, level �Pgr; has a pre-marked assignment point.

The scale foil or scale template NINE of level HI shows the image of all the notes to be played in a major/minor scale. Here too, level &Pgr; has a pre-marked assignment.

Levels Π and ΛΠ can be moved independently of one another laterally on level I (1) (see illustration). They run in separate guides, since level ΛΠ has a much higher information density than level II.

Scale cartograph for string instruments with fixed frets

The present invention relates to a scale cartographer for string instruments with fixed frets according to claim 1. Until now, it was not possible for laymen who were unfamiliar with music notation but were interested to quickly find scales according to the fundamental note on their string instrument with fixed frets.

The object of the present invention is therefore to develop a scale cartographer which enables even those who are not familiar with music notation to find the most important scales and modes on a string instrument with fixed frets by designating a fundamental note on their instrument.

The object of the present invention is solved by the features of claim 1.

No previous knowledge of music theory is required to operate the scale cartographer. The scale cartographer is easy to transport and is therefore a great addition to lessons or practice work for interested amateurs. With the scale cartographer according to the invention, well over two hundred, including enharmonics, well over three hundred different scales and modes can be found on the respective string instrument, which promotes the creativity of the individual who is not familiar with music notation.

Further advantages of the present invention are set out in subclaims 2-8.

It is therefore advantageous that, according to claim 2, the non-transparent surface element represents a fingerboard in musical notation on its surface. This surface element virtually simulates a stringed instrument with fixed frets.

According to claim 3, it is advantageous that an at least partially transparent surface element periodically represents tones of the same name on the fingerboard.

According to claim 4, it is advantageous that an at least partially transparent surface element periodically emits the tones of at least one

predetermined scale of the musical notation system shown on the fingerboard. By shifting the surface elements relative to each other, the fingerings can be found according to the fundamental note, which the layman who is not familiar with music must play on his stringed instrument.

An embodiment of the present invention is described in more detail below with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows a schematic, perspective view of a scale cartograph of the present invention.
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Claims (8)

Protection claims 1. Scale cartograph for string instruments with fixed frets, with a non-transparent surface element (I) and at least two at least partially transparent surfaces (II, III) which are arranged one above the other and are mutually displaceable. 2. Scale cartograph according to claim 1,
&iacgr;&ogr; characterized by that the non-transparent surface element (I) has on its surface a Fingerboard ϕ in musical notation.
11) 3. Scale cartograph according to claim 2,
characterized, that an at least partially transparent surface element (&Pgr;) periodically represents tones of the same name of the fingerboard Q. 4. A scale cartograph according to claim 2 or 3.
characterized, that an at least partially transparent surface element (III) periodically displays the notes of at least one predetermined scale of the musical notation system displayed on the fingerboard 0. 5. Scale cartograph according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface element (I) is the underlying surface element. 6. Scale cartograph according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that that the surface elements (�Pgr;, HI) are optionally arranged in a central or upper position. 7. Scale cartograph according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface elements (I, Π, ΛΠ) are displaceable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction. * * » ä ■ "" ™ »www ·« &phgr; 8. Scale cartograph according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface elements (&Pgr;, &Igr;&Pgr;) are arranged in separate guides.