JP3385518B2 - Multistring instrument - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multi-string musical instrument having a large number of strings, small in size, easy to carry, and capable of playing rich and rich musical expression in a wide range by a simple plucking method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the field of Western musical instruments, for example, harps, lyres, guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and chiters have been used as stringed instruments for plucking the strings with a fingertip or a pick. Known,
The harp is composed of a large number of open strings to form a scale, and plucked strings are used to express music with a beautiful sound. The lyre is arranged so that a rod is placed above a U-shaped or V-shaped frame, and 4 to 7 strings are provided between the frame and the bar so that the plucked string can be played. Guitars, mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles all have 4 to 8 strings attached to the main body of the instrument, which consists of a resonance box made of wood and a rod, and at least 12 frets attached to the rod. It is structured so that it can be played by pressing the strings with the finger of the left hand and plucking the strings with the fingertip of the right hand or a pick. On the flat box-shaped instrument body, the chita is responsible for 5-7 melodic strings and a large number of frets, as well as 10 rhythms and harmonies.
It is equipped with about 40 accompaniment strings. The strings are pressed by the fingers of the left hand and the thumb of the right hand (with a pick) to pluck the melody strings, and the remaining fingers pluck the accompaniment strings. It produces a hard, clear, high-pitched sound, and the accompaniment strings are constructed to give a soft, calm and warm sound.

On the other hand, in the field of Japanese music, koto, taisho koto, shamisen, biwa, etc. are known. Koto has 13 strings attached to the upper surface of a hollow cylinder made of long paulownia boards, and a koto pillar and a string. It is tuned by interposing between and, and is configured so that it can be performed by holding down the strings by the finger of the left hand and plucking the strings by the artificial nail attached to the fingertip of the right hand. Taisho koto is a hollow body made of wood, etc. 2
It is a stringed book, equipped with a simple keyboard, and is designed to pluck and play using the prosthesis. Further, the shamisen is constructed such that three strings are stretched on the main body of a musical instrument consisting of a body with a skin of a cat or the like stretched on both sides and a long rod, and the strings are plucked and played. Biwa is usually composed of an eggplant-shaped flat barrel made of wood and has four strings attached to the body of the musical instrument, and four pieces are attached to the handle. It is configured to pluck and play.

[0004]

However, in the conventional plucked string instrument, for example, the harp and the koto are large and heavy,
There is a problem that it is difficult to carry, although the guitar, mandolin, banjo, and shamisen are medium in size, they are not so small that they are easy to carry and the range is not wide enough and most of the pronunciation is Has a problem that the playing technique is extremely difficult because it requires string pressing with the finger of the left hand, and Lira, Ukulele, Taisho Koto, and Biwa are relatively small in size and easy to carry, Has a problem that the playing area of the music is very limited, and when playing a melody, Chita straddles a very large number of frets on the melody string and puts his finger on the left hand. It is necessary to quickly and surely carry and press the strings, and at the same time, the fingering of the right hand also plucks quickly and reliably in response to the fingering of the left hand. Performance technology from the need to be good timing plucked rhythmically the strings there has been a problem that extremely difficult.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel multi-string instrument that solves the above problems of the conventional plucked string instrument.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a multi-string instrument according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a musical instrument main body, one end of the musical instrument main body, and the other end separated from the one end. And a plurality of strings for the mid-high range region and three strings for the low-range region region, which are supported by the musical instrument.
The main body has at least a portion that opposes the three strings.
Minute, with only the fifth fret and seventh fret in accordance with 12 equal parts equal temperament against opening chord length of the three strings, before
The three strings are two strings between adjacent strings in the open string state.
All pitch differences are whole notes or a combination of whole notes and half steps
And one of the
The next pitch becomes higher and is tuned.
In this state, open the other side from the side adjacent to the three strings.
It is tuned to a diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases in the direction of the discharge end.
It is what

The multi-string instrument according to claim 2 is a musical instrument body
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 5th, 7th and 12th Frets
And the three strings are adjacent to each other in the open string state.
Two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all whole or whole and half
And any of the strings
The pitch is gradually increased with respect to the lateral direction and is tuned.
String is adjacent to the three strings in the open string state
Pitch gradually increases from one side to the other open end side
It is tuned to the scale .

The multi-string musical instrument according to claim 3 is a musical instrument main body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only the 7th fret and the 8th fret, and the three strings
Is the difference in pitch between two adjacent strings in the open string state.
Is either a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps
And the pitch is higher in sequence with respect to the direction of the many chords.
Tuned, the large number of strings in the open string state
From the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side direction
On the other hand, it is tuned in a diatonic scale with progressively higher pitches .

A multi-string instrument according to a fourth aspect is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only equipped with 7th fret, 8th fret and 12th fret
E, the three strings are adjacent strings in the open string state.
The difference between the two pitches is a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps.
Any of the above, and in the direction of the string side
On the other hand, the pitch becomes higher and tuned,
In the open string state, from the side adjacent to the three strings to another
It is a diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases in the direction toward the open end.
It is regulated .

A multistring musical instrument according to a fifth aspect is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
7th fret, 8th fret, 12th fret and 13th fret
With only the frets, the three strings are in the open string state.
And the two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all
One of a combination of a sound and a semitone, and
The pitch is gradually increased and tuned in the direction of many strings,
In the open string state, the large number of strings are divided into the three strings.
The pitch increases from the adjacent side to the other open end side.
It is tuned into a diatonic scale .

[0011]

[0012]

[0013]

[0014]

The multi-string instrument according to claim 1 comprises a musical instrument body and a front
And a number of strings for the supported medium and high clef region over between the second end portion spaced from the one end portion and said one end of the serial instrument
It has three strings for the bass region, the instrument body,
In a portion opposed to each other and at least the three strings, with only the fifth fret and seventh fret in accordance with 12 equal parts equal temperament against opening chord length of the three strings, the three strings
Is the difference in pitch between two adjacent strings in the open string state.
Is either a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps
And the pitch is higher in sequence with respect to the direction of the many chords.
Tuned, the large number of strings in the open string state
From the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side direction
Sequentially in <br/> pitch it is tuned to the diatonic scale to be high, middle and high clef area of whole tone due to pluck a large number of strings to
Floor, as well as the melody, chords and minutes Chioto (aka: arpeggio
E) and play the three strings with the open string and the left finger
Plucked the pressed string on the fret by the tip of the bass area
Simultaneous playing the whole scale and playing melody and chords
You can

A multistring musical instrument according to a second aspect is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 5th, 7th and 12th Frets
And the three strings are adjacent to each other in the open string state.
Two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all whole or whole and half
And any of the strings
The pitch is gradually increased in the lateral direction, and the
String is adjacent to the three strings in the open string state
Pitch gradually increases from one side to the other open end side
Since it is tuned to the scale, I pluck many strings
According to the diatonic scale of the middle and high pitched areas, as well as melody, chords and
Playing distributed sounds (aka: arpeggio) and three strings
Is the string pressed by the fret with the open string or the fingertip of the left hand.
Plucks the whole tone of at least one octave in the bass region
Playing the melody and chords at the same time
Wear.

A multi-string instrument according to a third aspect is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only the 7th fret and the 8th fret, and the three strings
Is the difference in pitch between two adjacent strings in the open string state.
Is either a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps
And the pitch is higher in sequence with respect to the direction of the many chords.
Tuned, the large number of strings in the open string state
From the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side direction
In contrast, it is tuned to a diatonic scale with progressively higher pitches.
The whole tone in the mid-high range is created by plucking many strings.
Floors, melody, chords and dispersed tones (common name: arpeggi
E) and play the three strings with the open string and the left finger
Plucked the pressed string on the fret by the tip of the bass area
Simultaneously playing chromatic scales, melodies and chords
You can

The multi-string musical instrument according to claim 4 is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only equipped with 7th fret, 8th fret and 12th fret
E, the three strings are adjacent strings in the open string state.
The difference between the two pitches is a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps.
One of the adjustments, and in the direction of the string side
On the other hand, the pitch becomes higher and tuned,
In the open string state, from the side adjacent to the three strings to another
It is a diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases in the direction toward the open end.
Since it is regulated, middle and high by plucking many strings
All scales in the clef area, as well as melody, chords and dispersed tones
Playing (common name: arpeggio) and playing three strings
Plucks the open string or the pressed string on the fret with your left fingertip
Then, at least 1 octave in the bass range
At the same time playing the scale and playing the melody and chords
it can.

The multi-string musical instrument according to claim 5 is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
7th fret, 8th fret, 12th fret and 13th fret
With only the frets, the three strings are in the open string state.
And the two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all
One of a combination of a sound and a semitone, and
The pitch is gradually increased and tuned in the direction of many strings,
In the open string state, the large number of strings are divided into the three strings.
The pitch increases from the adjacent side to the other open end side.
Since it is tuned to a diatonic scale, it plucks many strings.
Diatonic scale and melody in the mid-high range,
Playing chords and dispersed tones (commonly known as arpeggios),
The 3 strings, the open string and the fret with the left fingertip
Plucks the pressed string in at least one octave in the bass range
Play all diatonic and chromatic scales, and melody and chords
You can get out at the same time.

[0019]

[0020]

[0021]

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Example 1 FIG. 1 is a plan view of Example 1 of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view seen in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG. As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, a musical instrument body 6 has a rod 5 having a fingerboard 4 fixed to a box body 3 having at least a surface plate 1 having a through hole 2 (commonly called a sound hole). It is formed by combining. Fixing pieces 7 and 8 and string retainers 9 and 10 are attached to the left and right ends of the surface plate 1 of the musical instrument body 6, respectively. And at one end of the rod 5 are three strings 1
A nut 11 for supporting 7, 18, 19 is provided, and the fingerboard 4 has an open string length of each of the three strings 17, 18, 19 supported by the nut 11 and the fixed piece 8 in the longitudinal direction thereof. On the other hand, the fifth fret 12 and the seventh fret 13 carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament are fixedly installed. Face plate 1
A large number of strings 14 are supported by fixed pieces 7 and 8 and string retainers 9 and 10 over the left and right ends of the musical instrument body 6, and the tension of the strings is adjusted by the fixed end 15 and the spool 16 for example. It is like this. The fixed end 15 has a large number of strings 1.
4 can be fixed at one end, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a hole 27 penetrating from the side plate 26 to the back plate is provided, and a rod-shaped engaging member 28 is tied to one end of a large number of strings 14, for example. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the bobbin 16 is rotatably installed by penetrating the bobbin winding shaft 30 in the side plate 29, and is mechanically connected to the knob portion 31 by a gear-type engagement, and is usually used in a guitar or the like. Well known bobbin constructions such as are used can be used. Many strings 14
The other end of the string 14 is tied to the bobbin 30, and the knob 31 can be rotated to pull or loosen the string 14. And three strings 17, 18, 19 which are adjacent to each other
Both ends of the cord are respectively held by the fixed ends 20, 21, 22 and the bobbins 23, 24, 25 attached to the rod 5, and are stretched while being supported by the nut 11 and the fixing piece 8. The fixed ends 20, 21, 22 and the bobbins 23, 24, 25 have the same structure and mechanism as those of the fixed end 15 and the bobbin 16 described above, and the bobbins 23, 24, 25 are turned to rotate the three strings. 17,
The tension of 18, 19 can be adjusted. Many strings 1
The four and three strings 17, 18 and 19 are adjustable in pitch according to the scale and key of the piece to be played, and can be freely plucked and played. If 14 is set in the middle / treble region and three strings 17, 18 and 19 are set in the bass region, a large number of strings 14 play melody, chords, dispersed tones (common name: arpeggio), etc. Book string 1
Since it is easy to play the monophonic part of the low-pitched sound with 7, 18 and 19, it is possible to enjoy a variety of musical expressions with a simple performance technique. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the pressed string position by the fingertip of the left hand on the fingerboard composed of three strings. In FIG. 4, A0, B0, C0 are three strings 17, 18,
19 shows each open string state (the state where there is no pressed string on the fingerboard), A5, B5, C5 show the fifth position in each string, and A7, B7, C7 show the seventh position. As an example of the scale depending on the pressed string position, as shown in FIG. 5, the three strings 17, 18, and 19 are tuned so that the intervals A0-B0 and B0-C0 in the open string state have a pitch difference of all tones. In this case, place your left fingertip at A0, B0,
C0, A5, A7 (or B5), B7 (or C
5), C7 and then pluck the strings 17, 18 and 19 with the fingertip of the right hand in response to this,
You can pronounce scales such as do, le, mi, fa, so, la, and si. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, A0 in the open string state
-B0 is a half-tone pitch difference, and B0-C0 is a full-tone pitch difference, the left fingertip is A0, B
0, C0, A5, A7, B7 (or C5), and C7 are sequentially pointed to, and in response to this, the strings 17 and 1 with the fingertip of the right hand.
By plucking 8 and 19, for example,
Can pronounce the scales Mi, Fa, So, and La. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when tuning is performed so that the pitch difference between A0 and B0 in the open string state is a whole pitch and the pitch difference between B0 and C0 is a semitone pitch, the fingertips of the left hand are A0, B0, C0, A
5, A7, C5, C7 in sequence, and correspondingly plucking the strings 17, 18, 19 with the fingertip of the right hand, for example, la, si, de, le, mi, fa, so Can be pronounced. In each of these examples,
Since the left hand fingertip string pressing position required for pronunciation of the scale is limited to the fifth position and the seventh position, it is possible to play monophonic notes, chords, and the like by simple left fingering and right finger plucking. The tuning of a large number of strings 14 is preferably a tuning similar to a harp (pure temperament), for example, and by plucking a large number of strings 14 in the open string state, it is possible to express music with a beautiful sound. In addition, to describe the constituent materials of the above-described multi-string musical instrument, the instrument body 6 and the rod 5 have various modifications such as wood, plastic, metal, ceramic, or a combination thereof. Preferably, wood is the main material. It is preferable that it is processed as, and it is possible to express a soft, calm and deep taste in terms of tone color, sound quality, and sound. Examples of applicable wood include pine,
Cedar, maple, rosewood, walnut, black tan, etc. are preferable, but pine and cedar are particularly preferable for the surface plate, and maple, rosewood, walnut, etc. are particularly preferable for the side plate and back plate, which are elegant and rich. It has an excellent effect of obtaining a sound with a long range. The constituent material of the fingerboard 4 is preferably the same as the applicable wood for the musical instrument body 6 and the rod 5 described above, but the black tan is particularly durable and has high temperature, high humidity, and changes in temperature and humidity. It is excellent in that it does not cause distortion or distortion of the fingerboard under the environment. As the constituent material of the fixing pieces 7, 8 and the fifth and seventh frets 12, for example, a metal material such as a silver or brass, which is applied to a fret in a fret-type musical instrument such as a guitar, or plastic or ceramic is used. To be As the large number of strings 14 and the three strings 17, 18, and 19, known strings made of metal, resin, thread, or the like can be applied, but resin thin wires made of nylon or the like, copper wires plated with silver, etc. A string wound with a fine wire (common name: classical guitar string) or a nylon string is preferable, and a soft and vibrant and elegant tone can be produced. Alternatively, a metal string such as steel may be used to produce a calm and clear tone color. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, this multi-stringed instrument is provided with a three-point support structure of, for example, box body legs 3a and 3b and a rod leg 5a, and the multi-stringed instrument is placed on a desk or a table. It is held stable and can be played stably with the fingers of both hands. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tuning scale in the multi-string musical instrument shown in FIG. The three strings 17, 18, and 19 are tuned so that they are pronounced in the order of the pressed string position from A0 to C7 as Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, and Si. The string condition is D0, E0, F0, G from the order of being closer to the string 19 in terms of distance.
0, H0, I0, J0, K0, L0, M0, N0, O
0, P0, Q0, R0, S0 are set with symbols, and corresponding to this, do, le, mi, fa, so, la, shi, de,
If tuning is performed so that the scales are pronounced: le, mi, fa, so, la, shi, do, le, a continuous major scale of about 3 octaves as shown in FIG. 8 can be obtained. By this tuning, it is possible to perform various musical expressions in a wide range with a simple performance technique using both left and right fingers. And because it is small and lightweight, it can be easily carried anywhere, and anyone can easily enjoy the music by placing it on a desk, table or knee. is there.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, it is manufactured in the same manner as in the first embodiment except that the twelfth fret 32, which is carved in accordance with the equal temperament, is formed on the fingerboard 4. As a result, the twelfth position (not shown) on the fingerboard 4 of each of the three strings 17, 18 and 19 is pressed by the left hand finger, and the corresponding plucked string by the right hand finger is applied to the 3rd position.
It is possible to further generate sounds each having a pitch one octave above the plucked sound in the open string state of the three strings 17, 18, and 19, and the sound range of the three strings 17, 18, and 19 is expanded.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the first fret 33, the fourth fret 34, and the eighth fret 35, which are carved in accordance with the equal temperament, are formed on the fingerboard 4 except for the above. Produced in the same manner as in Example 1, whereby the first, fourth, and eighth positions (all not shown) on the fingerboard 4 of each of the three strings 17, 18 and 19 are left-handed. The three strings 17, 18, 19 are pressed by the finger and plucked by the corresponding right finger.
Since it is possible to generate a tone that is higher or lower than a half tone by each pitch in the example of the scale described in the first embodiment, it is possible to generate a chromatic region in three strings.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the string pressing position by the fingertip of the left hand on the fingerboard shown in FIG. 10, where A0, B0, and C0 are 3
Showing the open string state of each of the strings 17, 18, and 19,
4, B4, C4 are the fourth position, A5, B5, C5 are the fifth position, A7, B7, C7 are the seventh position,
A8, B8, C8 is the 3rd string 17,1 in the 8th position
It is shown as a string pressing position in each of 8 and 19. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing, as an example, the relationship between the string pressing position of the fingertip of the left hand on the fingerboard shown in FIG. 11 and the scale. FIG. 12 shows an example of a chromatic scale in which A0 and B0 are tuned as a whole tone, B0 and 0 are tuned as a whole tone, and A0 is defined as do. A0, A1, B0, B1, C0 (or A
4), C1 (or A5), B4, B5 (or A
7), C4 (or A8), B7 (or C5), B
8, C7, C8 and the left fingertip are pressed in sequence, and three strings 17, 18 and 19 are plucked with the fingers of the right hand in correspondence with this pressed string. It is possible to pronounce a chromatic scale in which the pitch is increased in semitone steps in the order mi, fa, fa #, so, so #, la, la #, si, do.

Fourth Embodiment Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In this Example 4, as shown in FIG. 13, it is manufactured in the same manner as in Example 3 except that the twelfth fret 32, which is carved in accordance with the equal temperament, is formed on the fingerboard 4. As a result, the twelfth position (not shown) on the fingerboard 4 of each of the three strings 17, 18 and 19 is pressed by the left hand finger, and the corresponding plucked string by the right finger corresponds to the three strings. It becomes possible to further generate a sound having a pitch one octave higher than that of the plucked sound in the open string state of 17, 18, 19 and the sound range of the three strings 17, 18, 19 is expanded.

Fifth Embodiment Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In this fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, it is manufactured in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment except that the thirteenth fret 36, which is carved in accordance with the equal temperament, is formed on the fingerboard 4. As a result, the thirteenth position (not shown) on the fingerboard 4 of each of the three strings 17, 18 and 19 is pressed by the left finger, and the corresponding plucked string by the right finger corresponds to the three strings. It becomes possible to produce a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the pitch of the plucked sound one octave higher in the open string state of 17, 18 and 19 strings.
The range of sound produced by 8 and 19 is expanded.

Sixth Embodiment Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a large number of strings 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with the equal tempered rule of 12 equal to the open string length. Except that the twelfth fret 37 is formed, the twelfth fret 37 is manufactured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
By pressing the left finger on the fret 37 and plucking with the right finger in response to this, a sound having a pitch one octave above the plucked sound in the open string state of many strings 14 can be generated. Enabled, many strings 14
The range of sound produced by is expanded.

Seventh Embodiment Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a large number of strings 14 supported by each of the fixed pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open string length. Except that the twelfth fret 37 is formed, the twelfth fret 37 is manufactured in the same manner as in the second embodiment.
By pressing the left finger on the fret 37 and plucking with the right finger in response to this, it is possible to produce a sound with a pitch twice that of the plucked sound in the open string state of many strings 14. Therefore, the sound range of a large number of strings 14 is widened.

Eighth Embodiment Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixed pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open chord length. Except that the twelfth fret 37 is formed, the twelfth fret 37 is manufactured in the same manner as in the third embodiment.
By pressing the left finger on the fret 37 and plucking with the right finger in response to this, it is possible to produce a sound with a pitch twice that of the plucked sound in the open string state of many strings 14. Therefore, the sound range of a large number of strings 14 is widened.

Ninth Embodiment Next, a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the ninth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open chord length. Except that the twelfth fret 37 is formed, the twelfth fret 37 is manufactured in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment.
By pressing the left finger on the fret 37 and plucking with the right finger in response to this, it is possible to produce a sound with a pitch twice that of the plucked sound in the open string state of many strings 14. Therefore, the sound range of a large number of strings 14 is widened.

Tenth Embodiment Next, a tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the tenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open chord length. Example 5 except that the twelfth fret 37 is formed.
In the same manner as described above, by pressing a large number of strings 14 with the left finger on the 12th fret 37, and correspondingly plucking with the right finger, a large number of strings 14 are released. It is possible to generate a sound having a pitch twice that of the stringed plucked sound in, and the sounding range of a large number of strings 14 is expanded.

Eleventh Embodiment Next, an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the eleventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the open chord length of a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 is carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament. The first frets 38 are formed in the same manner as in the first embodiment except that the plurality of chords 14 are firstly formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Twelfth Embodiment Next, a twelfth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the twelfth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open chord length. The second fret 38 is formed in the same manner as in the second embodiment except that the first fret 38 is formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Embodiment 13 Next, Embodiment 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In the thirteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament with respect to the open chord length. The first fret 38 is formed in the same manner as in the third embodiment, so that a large number of strings 14 are formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Example 14 Next, Example 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the open chord length of a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 is carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament. Except that the first frets 38 are formed, the same procedure as in the fourth embodiment is performed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Fifteenth Embodiment Next, a fifteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixed pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with an equal temperament to the open chord length. The first fret 38 is formed in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment, so that a large number of strings 14 are formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Sixteenth Embodiment Next, a sixteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the sixteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the surface plate 1 is carved in accordance with an equal temperament rule with respect to the open string length of a large number of strings 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8. The first frets 38 are formed in the same manner as in the sixth embodiment, so that a large number of strings 14 are formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Example 17 Next, Example 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In the seventeenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the surface plate 1 is carved in accordance with an equal temperament rule to the open string length of a large number of strings 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8. The first fret 38 is formed in the same manner as in the seventh embodiment, so that a large number of strings 14 are formed.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Example 18 Next, Example 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In this eighteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the open chord length of a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the face plate 1 is carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament. Except that the first frets 38 are formed, the procedure is similar to that of the eighth embodiment.
By pressing the left hand finger on the fret 38 and correspondingly plucking the finger with the right finger, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of the many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Example 19 Next, Example 19 will be described with reference to FIG. In the nineteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the face plate 1 are carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament with respect to the open chord length. The first frets 38 are formed in the same manner as in the ninth embodiment except that the plurality of chords 14 are firstly formed.
By pressing the left finger on the fret 38 and plucking with the right finger in response to this, it is possible to generate a sound having a pitch that is a semitone higher than the plucked sound of many strings 14 in the open string state. , It is possible to produce chromatic scales by a large number of strings 14.

Embodiment 20 Next, Embodiment 20 will be described with reference to FIG. In the twentieth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, a large number of chords 14 supported by each of the fixing pieces 7 and 8 on the surface plate 1 are carved in accordance with the 12th equal temperament with respect to the open chord length. Example 10 except that the first fret 38 is formed.
As a result, a large number of strings 14 are pressed by the left hand finger on the first fret 38, and correspondingly plucked by the right finger, so that the large number of strings 14 are released. It is possible to generate a tone having a pitch that is a semitone higher than that of the plucked tone, and it is possible to produce a chromatic scale by a large number of strings 14.

[0042]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it has the following effects.

The multi-string musical instrument according to claim 1 is a musical instrument body.
When,The aboveOne end of the instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Supported across the divisionFor mid-treble regionMany
With stringsFor the bass regionHas three strings andThe instrument body
At least the aboveOpposite each other with three stringspart
ToThe above12 equal temperament for open string length of 3 strings
Followed 5th fretas well as7th fretonlyEquipped withThe above
Three strings are two strings between adjacent strings in the open string state.
The pitch differences are all whole notes or combinations of whole notes and half notes
Either, and sequentially for the multiple chord side directions
The pitch is increased and tuned, and the numerous strings are open strings.
State, open the other side from the side adjacent to the three strings
It is tuned into a diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases in the end direction.
AreSo by plucking many stringsMid-high range
Diatonic scale, as well as melody, chords and dispersed tones (commonly known as a
Playing the Lupezio) and playing the three strings
The low-pitched part of the fret is plucked by the left fingertip.
Playing diatonic scales, melody and chords
Can be done at the same time. For this reason, a simple playing technique with the left and right fingertips
Music expression with a deep and rich sound in a wide rangeTo
You can enjoy.

The multi-string musical instrument according to claim 2 is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 5th, 7th and 12th Frets
And the three strings are adjacent to each other in the open string state.
Two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all whole or whole and half
And any of the strings
The pitch is gradually increased with respect to the lateral direction and is tuned.
String is adjacent to the three strings in the open string state
Pitch gradually increases from one side to the other open end side
Since it is tuned to the scale, I pluck many strings
According to the diatonic scale of the middle and high pitched areas, as well as melody, chord
Playing distributed sounds (aka: arpeggio) and three strings
Is the string pressed by the fret with the open string or the fingertip of the left hand.
Plucks the whole tone of at least one octave in the bass region
Playing the melody and chords at the same time
Wear. Therefore, with a simple playing technique with the left and right fingertips,
You can enjoy music expression with deep and rich sound in a wider range .

A multi-string instrument according to a third aspect is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only the 7th fret and the 8th fret, and the three strings
Is the difference in pitch between two adjacent strings in the open string state.
Is either a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps
And the pitch is higher in sequence with respect to the direction of the many chords.
Tuned, the large number of strings in the open string state
From the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side direction
In contrast, it is tuned to a diatonic scale with progressively higher pitches.
The whole tone in the mid-high range is created by plucking many strings.
Floors, melody, chords and dispersed tones (common name: arpeggi
E) and play the three strings with the open string and the left finger
Plucked the pressed string on the fret by the tip of the bass area
Simultaneously playing chromatic scales, melodies and chords
You can Therefore, a simple playing technique with the left and right fingertips
A wide range of musical expressions with a deep and rich sound.
You can enjoy by applying to various kinds of songs .

The multi-string instrument according to claim 4 is a musical instrument body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
Only equipped with 7th fret, 8th fret and 12th fret
E, the three strings are adjacent strings in the open string state.
The difference between the two pitches is a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps.
Any of the above, and in the direction of the string side
On the other hand, the pitch becomes higher and tuned,
In the open string state, from the side adjacent to the three strings to another
It is a diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases in the direction toward the open end.
Since it is regulated, middle and high by plucking many strings
All scales in the clef area, as well as melody, chords and dispersed tones
Playing (common name: arpeggio) and playing three strings
Plucks the open string or the pressed string on the fret with your left fingertip
Then, at least 1 octave in the bass range
At the same time playing the scale and playing the melody and chords
it can. Therefore, with a simple playing technique with the left and right fingertips,
A wide range of musical expressions with deep and rich sounds
You can enjoy by applying to various kinds of songs .

The multi-string instrument according to claim 5 is the instrument main body.
And one end of the musical instrument body and the other end separated from the one end
Multiple for mid-treble region supported across
And three strings for the bass region, the instrument body
Is at least a portion of the three strings facing each other.
In addition, in equal temperament to the open string length of the three strings
Followed 1st fret, 4th fret, 5th fret,
7th fret, 8th fret, 12th fret and 13th fret
With only the frets, the three strings are in the open string state.
And the two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all
One of a combination of a sound and a semitone, and
The pitch is gradually increased and tuned in the direction of many strings,
In the open string state, the large number of strings are divided into the three strings.
The pitch increases from the adjacent side to the other open end side.
Since it is tuned to a diatonic scale, it plucks many strings.
Diatonic scale and melody in the mid-high range,
Playing chords and dispersed tones (commonly known as arpeggios),
3 strings, the open string and the fret of the previous period by the left fingertip
Plucks the pressed string in at least one octave in the bass range
Play all diatonic and chromatic scales, and melody and chords
You can get out at the same time. Therefore, with your left and right fingertips
Provides a deep and rich sound in a wider range by simple playing
You can enjoy the applied musical expressions by applying them to a wide variety of songs .

[0048]

[0049]

[0050]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a multi-string musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view seen in the direction of arrow A in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line B-B ′ in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the string pressing positions of three strings by the fingertip of the left hand on the fingerboard in FIG.

5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scale according to the string pressing position shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a scale according to the string-pressing position shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a scale according to the string pressing position shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tuning scale in the multi-string musical instrument of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the multi-string musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of string pressing positions of three strings by the fingertip of the left hand on the fingerboard in FIG.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing, as an example, the relationship between the pressed string position and the scale shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a fifth embodiment of the multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a sixth embodiment of the multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a seventh embodiment of the multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a plan view showing an eighth embodiment of the multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a ninth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a tenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a plan view showing an eleventh embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a plan view showing a twelfth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a plan view showing a thirteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a fourteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a plan view showing a fifteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a plan view showing a sixteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a plan view showing a seventeenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a plan view showing an eighteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a plan view showing a nineteenth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a plan view showing a twentieth embodiment of a multi-stringed musical instrument according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Surface plate 2 ... Through hole 3 ... Box 3a, 3b ... Box body legs 4 ... fingerboard 5 ... Rod 5a ・ ・ ・ ・ Pole leg 6 ... Instrument body 7,8 ... ・ Fixed pieces 9, 10 ... String presser 11 ... Nuts 12 ... Fifth fret 13 ... 7th fret 14 ... Many strings 15, 20, 21, 22, ... Fixed end 16, 23, 24, 25 ... spool 17, 18, 19 ... 3 strings 26, 29 ... Side plates 27 ... Hole 28 ··· Engagement member 30 ... 31 ... Knob 32 ... 12th fret (opposite 3 strings) 33 ... First fret (opposite three strings) 34 ... 4th fret 35 ... 8th fret 36 ... 13th fret 37 ... 12th fret (opposite many strings) 38 ... First fret (opposite many strings)

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (58) Fields surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G10D 1/00-3/18

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A musical instrument main body and, 3 for a number of strings and bass area for medium and high sound part region supported over between the instrument end portion and said one end spaced apart second end portion from and a book of the strings, the instrument body, the fifth in accordance with the portion opposed to each other and at least the three strings, the 12 equal parts equal temperament against opening chord length of the three strings Only the frets and the 7th fret are provided, and the three strings are in the open string state.
The two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all
And one of the semitones, and
The pitch is tuned gradually higher in the direction of the chord side,
Note: Many strings are adjacent to the three strings in the open string state.
The pitch is higher from the contact side toward the other open end side.
A multi-stringed instrument that is tuned to all diatonic scales . 2. A musical instrument body, one end of the musical instrument body, and
It is supported straddling between one end and the other end.
Multiple strings for the mid and treble region and three strings for the bass region
And at least the three strings in the instrument body.
And the opposite open string length of the three strings to
The fifth and seventh frets according to the equal temperament
And the 12th fret, the three strings are open.
In the string-released state, all two pitch differences between adjacent strings
Either whole notes or a combination of whole notes and semitones
In addition, the pitch of the
And the plurality of strings are in the open string state,
From the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side
A multi-string musical instrument that is tuned in a diatonic scale with progressively higher pitches . 3. A musical instrument body, one end of the musical instrument body, and
It is supported straddling between one end and the other end.
Multiple strings for the mid and treble region and three strings for the bass region
And at least the three strings in the instrument body.
And the opposite open string length of the three strings to
The 1st fret and the 4th fret according to the equal temperament
G, 5th fret, 7th fret and 8th fret only
And the three strings are adjacent to each other in the open string state.
The two pitch differences between the strings
Any of the combinations, and said multiple string laterals
It is tuned in order of increasing pitch with respect to
Is the side adjacent to the three strings in the open string state?
A diatonic scale in which the pitch gradually increases toward the other open end side
A stringed instrument that is tuned to . 4. A musical instrument body, one end of the musical instrument body, and
It is supported straddling between one end and the other end.
Multiple strings for the mid and treble region and three strings for the bass region
And at least the three strings in the instrument body.
And the opposite open string length of the three strings to
The 1st fret and the 4th fret according to the equal temperament
G, 5th fret, 7th fret, 8th fret and
With only 12 frets, the three strings are open strings
, The two pitch differences between adjacent strings are all whole notes or
Is a combination of whole and semitones, and
The pitch becomes higher and higher in the direction of the string side.
In the open string state, the multiple strings are
Pitch in order from the side adjacent to the string to the other open end direction
A multi-stringed instrument that is tuned to a diatonic scale . 5. A musical instrument body and one end of the musical instrument body
Supported across the other end away from the end
Many strings for the mid-high range and three strings for the bass range
And at least the three strings in the instrument body
In the parts facing each other, with respect to the open string length of the three strings
1st fret and 4th fret
G, 5th fret, 7th fret, 8th fret, 1st fret
With only the 2nd fret and the 13th fret,
A string has two pitches between adjacent strings in the open string state.
Either the difference is a whole note or a combination of whole and half steps
And the pitches are sequentially
As the strings are raised and tuned, the numerous strings are placed in an open string state.
And from the side adjacent to the three strings to the other open end side
A multi-string musical instrument that is tuned in a diatonic scale, with pitches gradually increasing with respect to direction .