JP2002041031A - Belt type koto plectrum - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plectrum for Koto (a long Japanese zither with thirteen strings) which does not come off from the player's fingers nor become loose while playing, and the installation angle or the depth of the plectrum piece into which can be changed freely. SOLUTION: A pocket made of a material which is hard to slip is formed inside the belt whose length can be adjusted in order to wind round a finger, and the root part of the Koto plectrum piece is inserted into the pocket to be completed as a Koto plectrum.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a koto claws (4) to be worn on a finger when playing a koto.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 6, a conventional kotome (4) is a ring (5) made by stacking multiple sheets of Japanese paper with glue.
Alternatively, a nail (2) made of ivory or plastic is fixed to the inside or inside of the leather ring (5) with an adhesive. When playing the koto, the nail (2) should be on the side of the finger where the fingerprint is located, and the right thumb, index finger,
Put the finger on the three fingertips of the middle finger like a thimble, and play the strings at the corners of the nail pieces (2) to produce sound. The shape and thickness of the nail pieces (2) used differ due to differences in schools and the thickness of the koto strings.

[0003]

(A) In the conventional kotome (4), the length of the loop (5) cannot be adjusted and the size of the ring is limited. I couldn't cope with the difference, and there was a risk of loosening and coming off during the performance. For this reason, the performer wets the finger with saliva before playing and then wears the kotome (4), wraps the kotome (4) around the fingertip with cellophane tape, or pre-paints the finger with egg white which solidifies when dried Therefore, it was necessary to take various measures such as fixing the kotome (4) so as not to come off. Especially when the finger was shaped so that its thickness decreased from the belly to the tip of the finger, even the tight Kotozume (4) was easy to loosen during the performance. (B) Since the conventional koto nail (4) uses the nail piece (2) fixed to the ring (5) with an adhesive, once it is adhered, it is replaced with another nail piece (2) or a nail piece is used. It was almost impossible to change the mounting angle and depth of (2).

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a length adjuster (6) is attached to an end of a thin belt (1) that can be wound around a fingertip. The length adjuster (6) can be a small shoulder strap length adjuster such as a shoulder bag or a magic tape (registered trademark).
It is assumed that the adjustment can be performed steplessly with one touch. Inside the belt (1), nail pieces (2) such as rubber film and silicon film
The pocket (3) is made of a non-slip material. Also, depending on the thickness of the belt (1), the pocket (3) may not have a bottom so that the nail piece (2) can be inserted deeper.
The base of the nail piece (2) is inserted into the pocket (3) to form a koto nail (4).

[0005]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
The present invention will be described in detail. In the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1, a length adjuster (6) is attached to the tip of a belt (1) thin enough to be wound around a fingertip. The length adjuster (6) shall be one-touch and steplessly adjustable, such as a small one for adjusting the length of a shoulder strap such as a shoulder bag or a magic tape. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, inside the belt (1), a pocket (3) made of a material such as a rubber film or a silicon film on which the nail pieces (2) are hard to slip is provided. The base of the nail piece (2) is inserted and stored in the pocket (3) to form a koto nail (4). When the belt (1) is thin, leaving the bottom of the pocket (3) open allows the claw (2) to be inserted deeper. To use the kotome (4), insert the base of the nail piece (2) into the pocket (3) appropriately, wind the belt (1) around the finger, and tighten the length adjuster (6) to fit the finger. And attach it. When the player puts the claws (4) on the fingers, the inserted claws (2) are pressed by the fingers against the pockets (3) and the belt (1) and do not move. The depth can be freely changed each time. A thin magnet (7) is fixed to the end of the belt (1) and a part of the surface of the belt (1), and the remaining end of the belt (1) is magnetically attracted to the main body of the belt (1) so that the end of the belt (1) is not shaken. Magic tape may be used in place of the thin magnet (7). Also, if you want to change the insertion angle of the nail piece (2), insert a thin wedge-shaped member in close contact with the front or back of the base of the nail piece (2). You can freely adjust the insertion angle with.

[0006]

(A) Since the length of the part of the kotome (4) that fits into the finger can be adjusted steplessly with one touch, a finger of any shape can be securely attached so as not to come off the kotome (4). (B) Since the nail piece (2) can be fixed to the belt (1) without using an adhesive, the nail piece (2) can be replaced with another one,
The depth and angle at which the nail piece (2) is inserted can be freely and easily changed every time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of a belt-type kotome (4) with a belt (1) fastened.

FIG. 2 is an inner front view of a belt (1) and a claw piece (2).

FIG. 3 is a front view of the inside of the belt (1) in a state where the claw pieces (2) are inserted.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a belt (1).

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the belt-type kotome (4) is put on a finger.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional kotome (4).

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Belt 2. Nail pieces 3. Pocket 4. Kotozume 5. Wheel 6. Length adjuster 7. Flake magnet

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pocket (3) for accommodating the root of a claws (2) is provided inside a belt (1) whose length can be adjusted so as to be wound around a finger. Belt-type kotome (4) with 2) inserted.