Described is a bridged keywork mechanism for a saxophone that can be implemented on each of the left and right-hand sides of the saxophone. Each bridged keywork mechanism includes a first key having a first tail terminating in a first kicker. The first key is pivotally connected with the saxophone to pivot about a first axis. A first bridge is pivotally connected with the saxophone to similarly pivot about the first axis. The first bridge also includes a first bridge beam. A second key is attached with the first bridge. Further, one or more first plates project outward from the first bridge beam. The first key is pivotally attached with the saxophone such that the first kicker resides below the one or more first plates. In operation, activating the first key causes the first kicker to lift the first bridge beam and thereby activate the second key.

Described is a bridged keywork mechanism for a saxophone that can be implemented on each of the left and right-hand sides of the saxophone. Each bridged keywork mechanism includes a first key having a first tail terminating in a first kicker. The first key is pivotally connected with the saxophone to pivot about a first axis. A first bridge is pivotally connected with the saxophone to similarly pivot about the first axis. The first bridge also includes a first bridge beam. A second key is attached with the first bridge. Further, one or more first plates project outward from the first bridge beam. The first key is pivotally attached with the saxophone such that the first kicker resides below the one or more first plates. In operation, activating the first key causes the first kicker to lift the first bridge beam and thereby activate the second key.

A key guard height adjuster for a brass instrument having a threaded rod configured to be received by a threaded bore of a key guard; a stem connecting the threaded rod to a key guard height adjuster head; and the adjuster head having a rounded top and a knurled edge. According to one approach, the adjuster head height can be in the range of about 4 mm to 10 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head diameter is in the range of about 8 mm to 12 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head is about 8 mm in width and about 6 mm in height.

A key unit includes: a base portion that is fixable to a musical instrument body that includes a tube body; a key post that projects from the base portion; a key shaft that is attached to the key post; and a key that is attached to the key shaft.

A pad for a woodwind instrument is provided. The pad is formed of a pad material, and a pad ring retainer about a perimeter side edge of the pad material. The pad ring retainer is adapted to support the pad material as well as any membrane which encloses the pad material. As constructed, the pad utilizes the ring retainer as a type of internal skeleton to support the pad but also provide added flexibility and versatility to the pad.

This invention relates to new designs of tubular body flutes both to facilitate more natural and more consistent placement and orientation of the flute player's hands and to enhance the flexibility of the player's lips so as to more perfectly play the flute by greatly increasing the stability of the flute in the player's hands by firmly connecting the flute to the player's finger (and/or thumb) by provision of a finger connecting part through which the flute player's left index finger is inserted, as like wearing a ring. It firmly fixes the flute to the player's left index finger (and/or thumb) so that the flute is stabilized without pressure on the player's mouth. Thus, it enhances the flexibility of the player's lips to more perfectly form the airstream sounding the flute while also more exactly and repeatedly locating the player's fingers on the flute by preventing inadvertent rotation of 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 so as to stabilize the flute. This benefit is achieved by completely stabilizing the flute in the player's hands by firmly connecting the flute to the player's finger (and/or thumb) with a finger connecting means incorporating an opening in the invention through which the flute player's left index finger (and/or thumb) is inserted, as like wearing a ring. In the preferred embodiment the finger connecting means is a ring-like structure built onto the flute and for economy this additional device is hereafter referred to as a ring. The use of a ring provides a firm connection between the player's fingers and the flute permitting the left index finger and right thumb to completely stabilize the instrument with no pressure on the player's lips whatsoever, while completely preventing inadvertent rotation of the flute. A very substantial benefit of the instant invention over extant art is that it allows the flute to be safely played by growing children without disrupting the proper development of their gums and teeth. Many parents permit their children to start their music education only with a piano or a violin because wind instruments have a tendency to put severe stress and strain on the mouth, teeth and gums, which can distort their development. Because the instant invention permits, even encourages, the best use of the flute without strong, or even any, pressure on the teeth and gums, a flute so equipped can be used even by young children without orthodontial concerns.

The present disclosure provides vent nibs for use with (e.g., incorporation into) a woodwind instrument, such as a bassoon.

The present disclosure provides vent nibs for use with (e.g., incorporation into) a woodwind instrument, such as a bassoon.

Disclosed is a bass clarinet that enables even splitting of the harmonics without compromising the efficacy of the instrument, without increasing manufacturing costs, and without the requirement of a clarinettist relearning how to play the instrument. It is further an object of the disclosure to describe bass clarinets with the ability to change harmonics without requiring the player to compensate with embouchure and air pressure.

The present disclosure describes a device for sealing woodwind musical instrument tone holes.