JP2015125357A - Electronic handbell system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic handbell system which can be inexpensively and readily handled and capable of playing a full-scale performance, and further, capable of easily playing a performance even when a vacancy occurs in performers.SOLUTION: The electronic hand bell system generates music signals by music signal generation means 52 on the basis of accompaniment data included in music data extracted by music data extraction means 48 and performance data received from an electronic hand bell device 10. The music signal generation means 52 generates the music signals on the basis of melody data included in the extracted music data with respect to a tone pitch not specified by tone pitch specifying means 50 without being able to acquire a performer identifier by performer identifier acquisition means 46.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic handbell system, and more particularly to a system using an electronic handbell device that has a casting and a clapper imitating a handbell and outputs a sound in response to a player's swinging motion.

  A musical instrument that a performer holds in his / her hand, and includes a bell (casting) and a pendulum (clapper) that swings uniaxially inside the bell and generates sound by striking the inner surface of the bell. A classic instrument called the handbell is known. In this hand bell, since one bell corresponds to one pitch, a plurality of bells are required to perform a musical piece, which is a large scale. For example, in order to generate a sound of 2 octaves, 25 handbells are required. Therefore, various devices for easily generating musical sounds have been developed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 relates to a sound generation control system for generating musical sounds, sound effects, human voice sounds, squeal sounds, and the like. This sound generation control system is provided with a triaxial acceleration sensor at the tip, and transmits acceleration data detected by the acceleration sensor in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions from an antenna. The lighting state of the plurality of LEDs changes according to the swing operation, and the sound generation of the sound is controlled based on the operation data.

  The technique described in Patent Document 2 relates to a portable terminal having a performance function simulating a hand bell. In this technology, handbell sound data for each pitch of the handbell is stored in the storage unit, and when the operation button of the operation unit to which the pitch of the handbell is assigned is pressed by the user, the control unit performs the pressing operation. The handbell performance is determined according to the mode. A note-on signal and a note-off signal corresponding to the handbell sound data are output to a sound source according to the determined handbell performance, and the sound source performs output control of the handbell sound data based on the note-on signal and the note-off signal. ing.

JP 2002-23742 A JP 2010-286621 A

  By the way, in the performance of a hand bell, a plurality of performers each handle one or more hand bells that generate one pitch, and all the performers cooperate to perform music. That is, it is one of the pleasures of handbell performance that each performer not only demonstrates his performance skills but also shares a sense of unity that all performers cooperate.

  For this reason, for example, in rehabilitation for elderly people, music performance using handbells is proposed for the purpose of sharing the enjoyment of performing together, preventing dementia, and exerting a healing effect. Has been. In this case, it is not appropriate to use an expensive and heavy classic handbell. On the other hand, in order for all performers to share a sense of unity, a performance method peculiar to a handbell in which one performer is in charge of one or more pitches is indispensable. Even if the performance sound of the handbell is reproduced, the above-mentioned purpose cannot be achieved.

  While handbell lovers of a wide range of age groups are increasing, securing a practice place, hindering the overall practice due to lack of performers, transport and maintenance of handbells, and pitching all performers based on the score. There was a problem that the work to allocate was troublesome.

  Also, when handbell lovers form a group, unless they are skilled in handbell performance, they must practice regularly in preparation for a concert. In this case, it is common to predetermine one or two pitches for each performer. However, it could not be said that everyone in the group could participate in the practice, and if all of them were not ready, they had to practice in an incomplete state. Similarly, when performing a concert, vacancies are not allowed, and in this case, it may be necessary to play a pitch other than the pitch that is assigned in advance.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, can be used inexpensively and easily, can perform a full-fledged performance, and can easily perform even if there is a vacancy in the performer. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic handbell system capable of performing the above.

  The electronic handbell system of the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-described object. That is, an electronic handbell system according to the present invention includes a casting that imitates a handbell, a clapper that can swing only in one axial direction, and a handle, and an electronic handbell device that outputs performance data according to a player's swinging motion, and a musical sound. This is a system comprising a playback device.

  The electronic handbell device includes a pitch setting unit, a hit sensor, a swing strength detection unit, and a performance data transmission unit. Further, the musical sound reproducing apparatus includes a music database, a player database, a player identifier acquisition means, a music identifier acquisition means, a music data extraction means, a pitch extraction means, a pitch specification means, and performance data reception. Means, a musical sound signal generating means, and a musical sound generating means.

  The pitch setting means is a means capable of setting one pitch from a plurality of pitches. The striking sensor is a means for detecting the pressure when the clapper collides with the casting, provided in either the casting or the clapper. The swing strength detection means is means for detecting the timing of a collision caused by the player's swing motion based on the pressure signal output from the hitting sensor. The performance data transmission means is means for transmitting the pitch set by the pitch setting means as performance data at the timing of the collision detected by the swing strength detection means.

  The music database is a database that stores music identifiers of music, music data including melody data including musical note pitches and performance timings, and accompaniment data in association with each other. The performer database is a database that stores the performer identifier of the performer, the song identifier of the music, and the pitch assigned to the performer in association with each other. The player identifier acquisition means is means for acquiring a player identifier (user ID). The music identifier acquisition means is means for acquiring the music identifier (music ID of the selected music) of the music.

  The music data extraction means is means for extracting music data corresponding to the music identifier acquired by the music identifier acquisition means from the music database. The pitch extraction means is means for extracting all pitches of melody data included in the music data extracted by the music data extraction means. The pitch specifying means is a means for extracting and specifying the assigned pitch corresponding to the player identifier acquired by the player identifier acquiring means and the music identifier acquired by the music identifier acquiring means from the performer database. is there.

  The performance data receiving means is means for receiving performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device. The tone signal generating means generates a tone signal based on the accompaniment data (data for notifying the tempo) included in the song data extracted by the song data extracting means and the received performance data, and is specified by the pitch specifying means. The pitches that are not performed are means for generating a musical tone signal based on the melody data included in the extracted music data. The tone generation means is means for generating a tone based on the tone signal generated by the tone generation means. Note that the data for notifying the tempo specifically includes data for generating rhythm track data and metronome sound in addition to general accompaniment data. Further, an oscillation device such as an electronic metronome may be configured to sound at a tempo synchronized with the melody data included in the music data.

  Further, in addition to the above-described configuration, the musical tone reproduction apparatus can include assigned pitch display means for displaying the assigned pitch corresponding to the player identifier based on the assigned pitch specified by the pitch specifying means. It is.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the pitch setting means of each electronic handbell device has a function of setting assigned pitch data corresponding to the performer identifier based on the assigned pitch specified by the pitch specifying means. It is possible to provide.

  Since the electronic handbell device of the present invention has a casting, clapper, and handle imitating a handbell, it can perform the same playing method as a classic handbell, but uses electronic components to generate sound. Therefore, the overall weight can be reduced. Generally, a handbell is made of bronze, and in order to swing it, it requires gripping force and arm strength. However, the electronic handbell device according to the present invention can be composed of electronic parts and thus can be used as a musical sound generating means. Casting can be made using any metal or plastic.

  Moreover, since the casting has a space in the interior, the electronic control device can be accommodated, so the appearance can be the same as that of a classic handbell, and the performer can perform without a sense of incongruity.

  Moreover, since the pitch can be set by the musical tone setting means, it is possible to set a pitch that matches the musical piece to be played for one electronic handbell device. For this reason, an electronic handbell device may be prepared according to the number of types of pitches of the music to be played. For example, if the number of types of pitches is five, five electronic handbell devices may be prepared. It ’s enough.

  In addition, when performing a handbell performance in a group for which the pitches in charge are determined in advance, even if there are absent persons and the number of types of pitches to be played is greater than the number of performers, With respect to the pitches that the absentees should be in charge of, the musical tone signal is generated by the musical tone signal generating means based on the melody data included in the extracted music data, so that a normal performance can be performed.

  In other words, even if there is a vacancy in the performer, it is possible to generate musical signals of all pitches included in the musical piece to be played, so there is an unnatural lack of musical signals of some pitches. It is not a performance. In addition, you can feel free to play handbells without being overwhelmed by having to be in charge of pitches other than the pitches that the performer is responsible for (pitches that were absent) I can enjoy it. Also, unlike the practice of a single part of a normal ensemble, even if it is a personal practice of handbell performance that can not constitute the melody itself, music signals of all other pitches are generated, You can practice alone without inconvenience.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electronic handbell apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external view of an electronic handbell device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic handbell system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a player database.

  Embodiments of an electronic handbell system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show an electronic handbell system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electronic handbell device, FIG. 2 is an external view of the electronic handbell device, and FIG. 3 is an electronic handbell system. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the performer database.

<Outline of electronic handbell system>
As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic handbell system according to the embodiment of the present invention is roughly composed of an electronic handbell device 10 and a musical sound reproducing device 30. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic handbell device 10 includes a casting 200 simulating a handbell, a clapper 210 that swings only in one axial direction, and a handle 220. Sound can be generated by operation. The musical sound reproducing device 30 is a means that can be configured using, for example, a karaoke device, and generates a musical sound signal based on performance data received from the electronic handbell device 10 and accompaniment data included in the music data. Then, a hand bell sound and an accompaniment sound are generated from the speaker 53b or the like. At this time, if the number of performers is smaller than the number of types of pitches included in the music, a musical tone signal is generated based on the melody data included in the extracted music data for the vacant pitch To do.

<Outline of electronic handbell device>
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic handbell device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a shape imitating a classic handbell, a casting 200, a clapper 210 that can swing only in one axial direction, A handle 220 is provided to output performance data in accordance with the player's swinging motion. That is, the electronic handbell device 10 is attached to a bell (casting 200), a pendulum (clapper 210) that swings uniaxially within the bell (casting 200), and an upper portion (closed side) of the bell (casting 200). And a handle 220.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic handbell device 10 of the present embodiment can store the battery 230 and the electronic control device 20 inside a rod-like handle 220. Note that the battery 230 and the electronic control device 20 may be housed in the casting 200. As will be described in detail later, the electronic control device 20 is composed of an assembly of electronic components that cause the electronic handbell device 10 to function as a musical instrument, and includes various electronic components such as an IC chip mounted on a substrate (not shown). Yes.

  Further, the casting 200 is provided with an impact sensor 212 that the impact portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides with. The batting sensor 212 is provided on the inner surface of the casting 200 at a position where the batting portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides with the player's swinging motion. The clapper 210 is a member that swings only in one axial direction (linear direction). The clapper 210 of this embodiment swings according to the player's swinging motion, and the hitting portion 211 collides with the inner surface of the casting 200. However, when the hitting portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides with the casting 200, the performance data is generated by the electronic control device 20 of the electronic handbell device 10 instead of directly vibrating the casting 200 to generate sound. A sound is generated by the musical sound reproducing device 30.

  The handle 220 is a member for holding the electronic handbell device 10 in the hand when the performer swings the electronic handbell device 10. In the present embodiment, the handle 220 has a rod shape, but may be annular. The material is not particularly limited, but the annular handle 220 may be made of leather or synthetic resin string, or the rod-like handle 220 may be made of wooden or synthetic resin rod. Also good.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic handbell device 10 of the present embodiment includes the above-described casting 200, clapper 210, and handle 220 as structural components. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the pitch setting means 23, the hitting sensor 212, the swing strength detecting means 24, and the performance data transmitting means are provided as main components for exhibiting the function as the electronic handbell device 10. 25. Each unit is configured as a function unit of the electronic control device 20. Further, the electronic control unit 20 transmits and receives data between the control unit 21 for comprehensively controlling each unit, the storage unit 22 for storing program data and various control data, and the musical sound reproducing device 30. Is provided with transmission / reception control means 26.

  In the following description, a program is a logic that can be stored in a RAM or the like and executed by hardware such as a CPU, so that not only software that exhibits the function but also an equivalent function can be achieved. It is a concept that includes a circuit.

<Pitch setting means>
The pitch setting means 23 comprises a program for setting one pitch selected from a plurality of pitches. In order to set the pitch by the pitch setting means 23, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the setting operation unit 110 (rotary knob, slider, etc.) provided on the outer peripheral surface of the casting 200 is operated. What is necessary is just to set a desired pitch. With this pitch setting means 23, one electronic handbell device 10 can be set to a pitch desired by the performer. Further, the liquid crystal display device 100 for displaying the pitch may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the casting 200 in accordance with the operation of the setting operation unit 110.

<Blow sensor / swing strength detection means>
The swing strength detection means 24 includes a program for detecting the timing of a collision caused by a player's swing motion based on the pressure signal output from the hit sensor 212. In a classic handbell, the swing strength in the player's swing motion is reflected in the movement of the clapper 210, so the swing strength detection means 24 is provided in correspondence with this function. In the present embodiment, the impact pressure of the impacting portion 211 is detected by the impact sensor 212 with which the impacting portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides.

  The striking sensor 212 includes a pressure sensor attached to the inner surface of the casting 200 where the striking portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides, and detects a strength by swinging a pressure signal generated when the striking portion 211 of the clapper 210 collides with the striking sensor 212. By inputting to the means 24, it is possible to detect the strength of the swing in the player's swing motion. Further, since the clapper 210 swings in a uniaxial direction, the hitting sensors 212 are provided at two locations so as to face each other on the inner surface of the casting 200.

  In the present embodiment, the impact sensor 212 is attached to the inner surface of the casting 200, but the impact sensor 212 may be attached to the impact portion 211. Also in this case, since the clapper 210 swings in one axial direction, it is necessary to provide the impact sensor 212 at both ends (two locations) of the impact portion 211.

  Further, the impact sensor 212 includes, for example, two switches (a first switch and a second switch) that are turned on from an off state with a time difference when the casting 200 and the impact portion 211 of the clapper 210 collide. May be. In this case, when the casting 200 and the hitting portion 211 of the clapper 210 collide, first, the first switch is turned on, and then the second switch is turned on.

  The impact sensor 212 having such a configuration can detect the strength of the collision based on the time from when the first switch is turned on to when the second switch is turned on. That is, since the speed of swing of the clapper 210 is proportional to the strength of the collision, the stronger the collision strength, the longer the time from when the first switch is turned on to when the second switch is turned on. It will be short. The timing at which the casting 200 and the hitting portion 211 of the clapper 210 collide may be the timing at which the second switch is turned on.

  Note that the electronic handbell device 10 of the present embodiment does not actually generate sound by causing the hitting portion 211 of the clapper 210 to collide with the inner surface of the casting 200. Therefore, it is preferable that at least one of the casting 200 and the striking part 211 is formed of an elastic member (for example, rubber or elastic plastic) so that no collision sound is generated even when the striking part 211 collides with the casting 200.

  Further, an acceleration sensor may be used to detect the swing strength. Although not shown, the acceleration sensor is a sensor attached to the clapper 210, and the clapper 210 swings only in one axis direction (linear direction). Therefore, by detecting the acceleration in the swing direction, the swing sensor in the swing motion of the player is detected. Can be detected.

<Performance data transmission means>
The performance data transmission means 25 is composed of a program for transmitting the pitch set by the pitch setting means 23 as performance data at the timing of the collision detected by the swing strength detection means 24. In the present embodiment, the performance data is transmitted to the musical sound reproducing device 30 and received by the performance data receiving means 51. Further, the swing intensity may be transmitted as performance data together with the pitch, and the tone generation mode such as volume may be controlled.

<Musical sound playback device>
The musical sound reproducing device 30 is a device for receiving performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device 10 and generating handbell performance sound using the performance data, and includes an electronic control device 40, a display device 60, a card reader. 70, a music selection reservation device 80 is provided. In addition, the electronic control unit 40 includes a music database 44a, a player database 44b, a player identifier acquisition means 46, a music identifier acquisition means 47, a music data extraction means 48, a pitch extraction means 49, and a pitch. A specifying means 50, a performance data receiving means 51, a musical sound signal generating means 52, a musical sound generating means 53, and a assigned pitch display means 54 are provided.

  In addition, the electronic control device 40 includes control means 41 for comprehensively controlling each means, ROM 42 and RAM 43 for storing program data and various control data, and data between the electronic handbell device 10. Transmission / reception control means 45 for controlling the transmission / reception of. Each unit is configured as a function unit of the electronic control unit 40.

  By providing transmission / reception control means 26 and 45 for the electronic handbell device 10 and the music sound reproducing device 30, respectively, various data such as performance data and pitch setting data are transmitted and received between the music sound reproducing device 30 and the electronic handbell device 10. It becomes possible to do. This musical sound reproducing device 30 can be configured using, for example, the function of a karaoke device.

<Music database>
The music database 44 a is a database stored in the HDD 44, and stores music data composed of music identifiers of music, melody data including pitches of musical notes and performance timing, and accompaniment data in association with each other. It is a database. Although not shown, the music database 44a is configured by associating music identifiers with music data.

<Performer database>
The performer database 44b is a database stored in the HDD 44. As shown in FIG. 5, the performer identifier (player ID), the song identifier (song ID), and the assigned pitch are stored in association with each other. Database. The performer database 44b preferably includes group IDs of performer groups performing handbell performances together. Thus, by including the group ID in the performer database 44b, even performers having the same performer identifier can belong to a plurality of performance groups. And even if the performers have the same performer identifier, if the groups are different, it is possible to cope with the case where the assigned pitches are different.

<Performer identifier acquisition means>
The player identifier acquisition means 46 comprises a program for acquiring a player identifier (user ID). This player identifier acquisition means 46 acquires, for example, a player identifier (user ID) read by a card reader 70 for reading a user ID stored in a user ID card. The card reader 70 includes a barcode reader that reads a user ID stored as a two-dimensional barcode or the like, a proximity wireless device that reads a user ID converted to electronic data by proximity wireless, and the like. Moreover, when it has the function to perform music selection reservation using the portable information terminal which a user carries, you may acquire user ID linked | related with apparatus ID of the said portable information terminal.

<Music identifier acquisition means>
The music identifier acquisition unit 47 is a unit for acquiring a music identifier of a music (a music ID of a selected music). That is, the function of the music identifier acquisition means 47 acquires the music identifier associated with the music reserved for music selection.

  For the music selection reservation, for example, a music selection reservation device 80 having the same function as the karaoke remote control device can be used. Although not shown here, the music selection reservation device 80 has, for example, a user interface function, and is connected to the music playback device 30 by a wired method or a wireless method (for example, infrared communication) or by a network connection via a router. Data communication between them.

  The music selection reservation device 80 includes a program functioning as a music search means, a music index database, a data storage unit for storing various data, an input / output display unit for inputting / outputting data, and the like. In addition, a music selection operation or the like is performed by operating switches attached to the music selection reservation device 80 or various icons displayed on the input / output display unit. Furthermore, by installing a music selection program in a portable information terminal (for example, a smartphone) possessed by the user, the portable information terminal has a function as the music selection reservation device 80, and the portable information is transmitted via a server or the like. The music selection information may be transmitted to the music sound reproducing device 30 paired with the terminal. Further, a player identifier acquisition means 46 may be provided, and the player identifier may be acquired by causing the player to input a player identifier and a password by a user interface function.

<Music data extraction means>
The music data extraction means 48 is composed of a program for extracting music data corresponding to the music identifier acquired by the music identifier acquisition means 47. That is, when a music selection reservation is made, the music identifier of the music reserved for music selection is specified, and the music identifier acquisition means 47 acquires the music identifier. Then, the music data extraction unit 48 extracts music data corresponding to the music identifier from the music database 44a.

<Pitch extraction means>
The pitch extraction means 49 is composed of a program for extracting all pitch types of melody data included in the music data extracted by the music data extraction means 48. That is, the melody data includes pitch data for playing a music piece with a handbell, and based on the melody data of each piece of music, the types of pitches to be played with the handbell included in each piece of music can be extracted. .

<Pitch identification method>
The pitch specifying unit 50 is a unit for specifying the assigned pitch corresponding to the performer identifier acquired by the performer identifier acquiring unit 46 and the music identifier acquired by the music identifier acquiring unit 47. That is, when the performer of the electronic handbell device 10 logs into the electronic handbell system, the performer identifier is acquired. When the music selection reservation is made, the music identifier acquisition unit 47 acquires the music identifier of the music for which the music selection reservation has been made.

  Then, by referring to the performer database 44b, it is possible to acquire the performer identifier and the assigned pitch corresponding to the music identifier of the music reserved for music selection. Therefore, the pitch specifying means 50 can specify the assigned pitch for the music reserved for music selection based on the music identifier and the player identifier of the player who has logged in the system.

<Performance data receiving means>
The performance data receiving means 51 includes a program for receiving performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device 10. Data transmission / reception between the electronic handbell device 10 and the musical sound reproducing device 30 can be performed by wireless communication such as infrared communication, for example. Note that data transmission / reception between the electronic handbell device 10 and the musical sound reproducing device 30 may be performed by wired communication, but the electronic handbell device 10 is a device that the player performs a swinging motion with his / her hand. It is preferable to transmit and receive data by wireless communication.

<Musical signal generation means>
The tone signal generating means 52 generates a tone signal based on the accompaniment data (data for notifying the tempo) included in the song data extracted by the song data extracting means 48 and the received performance data, and also specifies the pitch. The pitches not specified by 50 are composed of a program for generating a musical tone signal based on the melody data included in the extracted music data. That is, the musical sound signal generating means 52 generates a musical sound signal using a sound source based on performance data and accompaniment data transmitted from the electronic handbell device 10. Various sound sources can be used. For example, a MIDI standard sound source, a sampling sound source, a PCM sound source, and the like can be used. If the swing strength is included in the performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device 10, the tone generation mode such as the volume may be controlled based on the swing strength.

  Further, when there is a pitch that is not specified by the pitch specifying means 50, that is, when the number of performers is smaller than the number of types of pitches of the music pieces reserved for music selection and the performers are vacant. The musical tone signal is generated based on the melody data included in the extracted music data instead of the performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device 10 for the assigned pitch of the performer who is vacant.

<Musical sound generation means>
The tone generation means 53 includes an electronic circuit for generating a tone based on the tone signal generated by the tone signal generation means 52. The musical sound generating means 53 can be constituted by, for example, an amplifier 53a and a speaker 53b. In other words, the musical tone signal generated by the musical tone signal generating means 52 is amplified by the amplifier 53a and generated from the speaker 53b, so that the music performance using the electronic handbell device 10 can be performed.

<Responsible pitch display means>
The assigned pitch display means 54 has a function for displaying the assigned pitch corresponding to the performer identifier based on the assigned pitch specified by the pitch specifying means 50. In other words, the player identifier and the assigned pitch can be displayed on the display device 60 by the function of the assigned pitch display means 54. Thereby, it is possible to notify which of the performers should be in charge of which pitch.

<Performance using an electronic handbell system>
In order to perform using the electronic handbell system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the necessary number of electronic handbell devices 10 are prepared in accordance with the number of performers participating in the performance. In addition, a player database 44b in which music (music identifier), performer (performer identifier), and assigned pitch are associated in advance is created.

  When a musical piece to be played is determined (music selection reservation is made), each electronic handbell device 10 is associated with the player identifier of the person in charge and the assigned pitch. The pitch is assigned to each electronic handbell device 10 manually or automatically.

  At this time, one player may be in charge of two or more electronic handbell devices 10. In addition, when a player who has a player identifier corresponding to all the pitches necessary for the performance of the music is not logged in, a pitch for which there is no corresponding player identifier is included in the extracted music data. An appropriate performance can be performed by generating a musical sound signal based on the melody data and compensating for the pitch of the sound output.

<Other embodiments>
In addition to the above-described configuration, the electronic handbell device 10 of the present invention has a light emitting device (for example, LED) or a vibration device (for example, an LED) or a vibration device (for indicating performance timing to a performer at an appropriate position of the casting 200 or the clapper 210. For example, it is possible to provide a vibration motor. For example, the light emitting device and the vibration device acquire sound generation timing data of each pitch from music data, and turn on the light emitting device or vibrate the vibration device based on the sound generation timing data. Note that the lighting timing of the light emitting device and the vibration timing of the vibration device are preferably earlier than the sound generation timing of each pitch. For example, blinking or intermittent vibration is started 3 seconds before the sound generation timing, and the lighting timing or continuous vibration state is set simultaneously with the sound generation timing, so that the performer can appropriately grasp the performance timing.

  In addition, a fixing mechanism for fixing the electronic handbell device 10 to a foot (a knee or an ankle), an arm, or the like can be provided at an appropriate position of the casting 200 or the clapper 210. This fixing mechanism can be made of, for example, a belt having a buckle, a rubber band, a belt with a double-sided fastener, or the like. When such a fixing mechanism is provided, it is possible to increase the number of performance variations, such as performance using not only hands but also feet. Furthermore, even a person who cannot sufficiently perform hand movements can enjoy the performance of the electronic handbell device 10.

  In addition, the pressure sensitivity for realizing the ring performance method of making a sound by shaking the handbell downward, turning the arm as if to draw a circle vertically, and finally applying the edge of the casting 200 to the chest A sensor or a pressure-sensitive sensor for realizing a thumb playing method that produces a short sound by tilting the handbell forward while holding the casting 200 with a thumb may be provided.

  In addition, by providing a server that can communicate with the musical sound reproducing device 30 via a transmission path, and storing the music database 44a, performer database 44b, etc. in the server, the musical sound reproducing device 30 connected to the server is commonly used. Each data can be used.

10 Electronic Handbell Device 20 Electronic Control Device (Electronic Handbell Device)
21 Control means (electronic handbell device)
22 storage means 23 pitch setting means 24 swing strength detection means 25 performance data transmission means 26 transmission / reception control means (electronic handbell device)
30 Musical sound playback device 40 Electronic control device (musical sound playback device)
41 Control means (musical sound playback device)
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 HDD
44a Music database 44b Performer database 45 Transmission / reception control means (musical sound reproducing device)
46 player identifier acquisition means 47 music identifier acquisition means 48 music data extraction means 49 pitch extraction means 50 pitch specification means 51 performance data reception means 52 musical sound signal generation means 53 musical sound generation means 53a amplifier 53b speaker 54 charge pitch display means DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 60 Display apparatus 70 Card reader 80 Music selection reservation apparatus 100 Liquid crystal display apparatus 110 Setting operation part 200 Casting 210 Clapper 211 Impact part 212 Impact sensor 220 Handle 230 Battery

Claims (3)

This is an electronic handbell system that consists of a caster that simulates a handbell, a clapper that can be swung only in one axis direction, a handle, and an electronic handbell device that outputs performance data according to the player's swinging motion, and a musical sound playback device. And
The electronic handbell device is
A pitch setting means capable of setting one pitch from a plurality of pitches;
A striking sensor that is provided on either the casting or the clapper and detects a pressure when the clapper collides with the casting;
Based on a pressure signal output from the batting sensor, a swing strength detecting means for detecting the timing of the collision caused by the player's swing motion;
Performance data transmitting means for transmitting the pitch set by the pitch setting means as performance data at the timing of the collision detected by the swing intensity detecting means;
With
The musical sound reproducing device includes:
A music database that associates and stores music data composed of music identifiers of music, melody data including pitches of musical notes and performance timing, and accompaniment data;
A performer database for storing the performer identifier of the performer, the music identifier, and the assigned pitch;
Player identifier acquisition means for acquiring the player identifier;
Music identifier acquisition means for acquiring the music identifier;
Music data extraction means for extracting music data corresponding to the music identifier acquired by the music identifier acquisition means from the music database;
Pitch extraction means for extracting all pitches of melody data included in the music data extracted by the music data extraction means;
A pitch type specifying means for extracting and specifying the assigned pitch corresponding to the performer identifier acquired by the performer identifier acquiring means and the song identifier acquired by the song identifier acquiring means from the performer database;
Performance data receiving means for receiving the performance data transmitted from the electronic handbell device;
The musical tone signal is generated based on the accompaniment data included in the music data extracted by the music data extracting means and the received performance data, and the pitches not specified by the pitch specifying means are extracted with respect to the pitch. A musical sound signal generating means for generating a musical sound signal based on the melody data included in the musical composition data,
A musical sound generating means for generating a musical sound based on the musical sound signal generated by the musical sound generating means;
An electronic handbell system characterized by comprising: The musical sound reproducing device includes:
Based on the assigned pitch specified by the pitch specifying means, the assigned pitch display means for displaying the assigned pitch corresponding to the performer identifier,
The electronic handbell system according to claim 1. The pitch setting means of each electronic handbell device is
Based on the assigned pitch specified by the pitch specifying means, set the assigned pitch corresponding to the player identifier,
The electronic handbell system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned.

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