Systems and methods are provided performing autonomous tuning of a stringed instrument. Images of the stringed instrument are acquired by at least two cameras and processed to identify the location of a peg. A robotic peg actuator is then engaged to actuate rotation of a peg in order to rotate the peg to a tuned angular orientation, guided by feedback generated by processing acoustic signals recorded by an acoustic transducer while a string associated with the peg is agitated. In some example implementations, the cameras and peg actuator are rigidly mounted to a frame that is configured to support the stringed instrument during peg imaging and actuation. A robotic string actuator may be provided to facilitate vibration of the string during the tuning process. Multiple robotic peg actuators may be included for per-peg rotational actuation and/or a given peg actuator may be robotically translatable to actuate more than one peg.

Systems and methods are provided performing autonomous tuning of a stringed instrument. Images of the stringed instrument are acquired by at least two cameras and processed to identify the location of a peg. A robotic peg actuator is then engaged to actuate rotation of a peg in order to rotate the peg to a tuned angular orientation, guided by feedback generated by processing acoustic signals recorded by an acoustic transducer while a string associated with the peg is agitated. In some example implementations, the cameras and peg actuator are rigidly mounted to a frame that is configured to support the stringed instrument during peg imaging and actuation. A robotic string actuator may be provided to facilitate vibration of the string during the tuning process. Multiple robotic peg actuators may be included for per-peg rotational actuation and/or a given peg actuator may be robotically translatable to actuate more than one peg.

The instant invention relates to new attachments for the round tubular body of flutes. It attaches firmly, but removably, to the flute and stabilizes the relation between the flute and the player's left index finger (and/or thumb) without pressure on the player's mouth, which enhances the flexibility of the player's lips to more perfectly play the flute. This is especially beneficial for the player's lower lip, which, under extant art, is forcibly pinned against the lower teeth and gums to stabilize the flute. This invention comprises a finger connector and a spacer attachment to the flute, constituting a comfortable surface for the base of the left index finger and an opening through which the flute player's left index finger (and/or thumb) is inserted, as like wearing a ring.

A selectively securable musical instrument holder apparatus consisting of a support platform with a top, a bottom and a side. An attachment recess is provided from the top to the bottom of the support platform where the attachment recess includes a slot in the side of the support platform. A hole is provided in the support platform where the hole is configured to receive a musical instrument, where the musical instrument has a bore and a first end and a second end, and the hole is configured to support the first end of the musical instrument above the top of the support platform. A stand connector is provided where the stand connector is located in the attachment recess such that the support platform is selectively securable to a stand when the stand is located in the recess.

A selectively securable musical instrument holder apparatus consisting of a support platform with a top, a bottom and a side. An attachment recess is provided from the top to the bottom of the support platform where the attachment recess includes a slot in the side of the support platform. A hole is provided in the support platform where the hole is configured to receive a musical instrument, where the musical instrument has a bore and a first end and a second end, and the hole is configured to support the first end of the musical instrument above the top of the support platform. A stand connector is provided where the stand connector is located in the attachment recess such that the support platform is selectively securable to a stand when the stand is located in the recess.

A wearable music system having a “Y” shaped harness, a housing, a rotatable platform coupled to the housing, and a bracket coupled to the rotatable platform. The harness comprises two curved pieces, a central section coupled to the two curved pieces, a first vertical support coupled to the central section, the first vertical support having a plurality of holes there through, and a second vertical coupled to the first vertical support, the second vertical support having a plurality of holes there through. The housing has a rear surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces.

Disclosed herein is a desk for a music expert, which is intended to improve the efficiency of the arrangement of music equipment used for various music tasks such as composition or arrangement, so that music work can be performed more comfortably. The present invention provides a desk for a music expert, the desk being configured such that a top plate (10) is supported at a predetermined height by support legs (30) and a sliding plate (20) is configured to selectively move forward and rearward in a horizontal direction under the top plate (10); wherein a keyboard (100) is seated on the sliding plate (20), and left and right sides of the sliding plate (20) are movably supported by guide rails (21); and wherein a center portion of the sliding plate (20) is supported by a center reinforcing rail (22) configured to prevent the sliding plate (20) from sagging.

A musical instrument support system provides support to a musician's elbow when the musician's arm is in a raised position, thus alleviating fatigue and strain on the musician's shoulder, neck, back and arms. The support system includes a harness worn on the musician's torso, a rib plate supported by the harness that is worn along the musician's torso, an elbow support that receives the musician's elbow, and a swivel joint that joins the elbow support to the rib plate and permits the elbow plate to rotate and angulate about a vertical axis and move laterally from the rib plate in all directions within a horizontal plane.

Disclosed are a support device for a string instrument and a string instrument having the same, the support device being easily stored without an unnecessary separate attachment/detachment process. The support device for a string instrument includes: fixing plates fixed to a body of a string instrument; a first rotary plate rotatably connected to the fixing plates; and a second rotary plate rotatably coupled to the first rotary plate, wherein the first rotary plate has a shape corresponding to one part of a side plate of the body, and the second rotary plate has a shape corresponding to another part of the side plate of the body which is different from one part of the side plate of the body.

The present invention is an apparatus used to connect a typical guitar strap in non-traditional positions on the body of a guitar or bass guitar, which affixes to the instrument to provide stability and balance. The core components of the apparatus are a resilient hollow plastic outer shell with an external protrusion extending from the apex, a protective non-slip thermoplastic rubber inner layer, and metal hardware, suitable for use with virtually all guitar straps presently in use, attached to the external protrusion. The invention can be used to attach a strap to a guitar or bass guitar securely, without damaging the finish or affecting the tonal integrity of the instrument. Furthermore, it should be noted that the apparatus is generally a parabolic shape, intended to securely fit over the upper or lower horn of a guitar or bass guitar.