FR2625354A1 - SOUND RESTITUTION DEVICE FOR THE RHYTHM OF A MUSICAL PHRASE - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for reproducing, without risk of interpretation error, by producing sounds, the rhythm of a musical phrase. Device characterized in that it allows the sound reproduction of the rhythm of a musical phrase and in that it is essentially constituted by independent modular elements 1, 2 each representing a note value 1 ', 2', and by a support 3 for receiving the modular elements 1, 2, the latter each being provided with a means of producing a sound by cooperation with a device 4 moved above the support 3 and in contact with the modular elements 1, 2. The device according to the invention is intended both for teaching music at all levels and for creating new rhythms.

Description

SOUND RESTITUTION DEVICE

THE RHYTHM OF A MUSICAL PHRASE

  The present invention relates to the field of music, in particular to music pedagogy and is intended to

  device making the rhythm audible.

  The teaching of rhythm presents many difficulties, and in the interpretation of a musical phrase, it is often the

  rhythm that poses the most problems.

  In order to facilitate the beginner's understanding of the

  value of the different grades, it has been proposed, following FR-A-

  2424595, a device for teaching the basics of solfeggio, in which movable elements of small dimensions representing different notes, are arranged on a main support, the juxtaposition of movable elements for the material realization of a rhythmic sentence. However, this known device does not allow a sound reproduction of the rhythm

of that sentence.

  Also known from FR-A-2576698, a musical language game consisting of - modular boards allowing the

  building rhythmic themes by assembling pieces.

  However, this game does not make the rhythm audible.

  Furthermore, FR-A-2532775 describes a musical composition game in which the cards representing the notes have a length proportional to the rhythmic value, but the

sound reproduction is lacking.

  The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of games and devices of this type, by providing a device that allows the sound reproduction of the rhythm in

  excluding the risk of misinterpretation.

  For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a device characterized in that it produces a sound reproduction of the rhythm of a musical phrase and in that it consists essentially of independent modular elements, each representing a note value. and by a support for receiving the modular elements (1, 2), the latter being each provided with means for producing a sound by cooperation with a device (4) moved above the support and in contact with the elements

modular (1, 2).

  The invention will be better understood thanks to the description below.

  5, which refers to a preferred embodiment, given by way of non-limiting example, and explained with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device according to FIG. 'invention; FIG. 2 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 of a support for receiving the modular elements; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a modular element; FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a displaceable slider above the support, and FIG. 5 is a side elevational view showing

  cutting modules of the device according to Figure 1.

  The device according to the invention, represented by way of example in FIGS. 1 and 5 of the accompanying drawings, is characterized in that it produces a sound reproduction of the rhythm of a musical phrase, and in that it is essentially constituted by modular elements (1, 2), the latter being each provided with means (10, 11) for producing a sound by cooperation with a device (4), moved at a constant speed over the support (3) and in contact with the elements

modular (1, 2).

  The support (3) is advantageously made of a molded synthetic material and has a longitudinal housing (6) in the form of a slide for the modules (1, 2) and at one end a removable stop (7) (Figure 1). The modules can be put in place by sliding in the support (3) and will be

  held at one end of the support (3) by the stop (7).

  According to another characteristic of the invention, and as shown in Figure 2, the support (3) has at one end a mortise (8) dovetail, and at its other end a tenon (9) tail d dovetail, the mortise (8) cooperating with a tenon of the abutment (7) or with a tenon (9) of another support

  (3). Thus, several supports (3) can be assembled.

  As shown in Figure 3, each module preferably has a section corresponding to the inner section of the housing (6) of the support (3), and at its upper part, at one end, a lug (10), followed by a non-smooth strip formed, for example, of parallel transverse striations (11) forming the

  means for producing a sound, cooperating with the device (4).

  The device (4) is advantageously designed as a slider 5, slidably mounted on the support (3) above the elements (1) and (2), and provided with a flexible tongue (5 '). ), relying, in the service position, on

  the means (10, 11) for producing a sound (Figure 4).

  According to another characteristic of the invention, the device is completed by modules (12) without means for producing a sound representing silence, as well as by other modules (not shown) presenting only a means of producing sound in the form of parallel striations (11), intended to increase the values of the notes of the modules (1) or

(2) who precede them.

  The writing of notes making it possible to link two or more note values by a link, P for example, it is therefore necessary to have sound producing modules without means (10), so as to make a sound heard. continued

  of a duration equal to that of the related notes.

  In the same way, the modules without means of sound production can be assembled so as to reproduce the duration of the silences (12 ') that can be encountered in the writing of the music. According to another characteristic of the invention, certain sound producing modules will be provided with a device (10) reinforced, that is to say having, for example, a higher lug, causing a reinforced sound, to characterize by

  example, the first note of a measure.

  The notes and silences being written on each module, the user can copy a series of isolated or connected notes, alternating with silences whose duration can be a value

  represented by a single module or several modules following each other.

  To prevent modules from escaping on one side,

place the stop (7).

  Just move the cursor on the assembly of the modules at a constant speed to hear the rhythm

copy.

  A flexible tongue (5 ') produced, during the displacement above the modules, an initial dry noise by first passing on the lug (10), then a continuous sound passing over the striated band (11), and this for a duration proportional to the length of the module. A silence is obtained when the flexible tongue travels a smooth module, the duration of the silence being

  proportional to the length of the module.

  Thanks to the invention, it is possible to realize a help

  to the interpretation of musical phrases.

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Claims (5)

  1) Device for the sound reproduction of the rhythm of a musical phrase characterized in that it consists essentially of independent modular elements (1, 2), each representing a note value (1 ', 2'), and by a support (3) for receiving the modular elements (1, 2), the latter being each provided with a means of production   of a sound by cooperation with a device (4) moved   above the support (3) and in contact with the modular elements (1, 2).   2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support (3) is advantageously made of a molded synthetic material and has a longitudinal housing (6) in the form of a slide for the modules (1, 2) and, at a end, a removable stop (7).   3) Device according to any one of the claims   1 and 2, characterized in that the support (3) has, at one end, a mortise (8) dovetail, and at its other end a dovetail tenon (9), the mortise (8) ) cooperating with a tenon of the abutment (7) or with a tenon (9) from another support (3).   4) Device according to any one of the claims   1 and 2, characterized in that each module (1, 2) has, preferably, a section corresponding to the inner section of the housing (6) of the support (3), and at its upper part, at one end, a pin (10) followed by a non-smooth strip, formed, for example, of parallel transverse striations (11), the lug (10) and the parallel transverse striations (11) forming the   means for producing a sound, cooperating with the device (4).   Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the device is supplemented by modules (12) without means for producing a sound, representing a silence, as well as by other modules presenting only a means of producing sound. in the form of parallel striations, intended to increase the values of the notes of the modules (1, 2) which previous.   6) Device according to any one of the claims   1 and 4, characterized in that modules (1, 2) are provided with a device (10) reinforced, that is to say having, for example,   a higher lug causing a reinforced sound.