Joseph Paige Straley
Residential Contractor at Wimbledon Rd, Charlotte, NC
License number
North Carolina 54667
Renew Date
Jan 1, 2005
Category
General Contractor
Type
Residential
Address
Address
1115 Wimbledon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone
(704) 527-3235
Professional information
Musical Instrument--The Ribbon Harp
US Patent:
6011206, Jan 4, 2000
Filed:
Feb 5, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/019028
Inventors:
Joseph Paige Straley - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
G10D 1308
US Classification:
84402
Abstract:
The ribbon harp is a mouth-blown musical instrument consisting of a thin ribbon-like textile or polymeric object. When held between the thumbs and blown on by mouth, the ribbon harp vibrates in the audible frequency range and produces a musical note. The player may vary the tension in the ribbon in order to vary the fundamental frequency with which the ribbon harp vibrates, thus producing higher or lower pitches. Various methods may be used to provide lengthwise strength. Dampening properties can be tuned by varying properties in the crosswise direction. Aerodynamic surface treatments are provided so that the ribbon harp commences to vibrate immediately on being blown across. A wrist harness or gauntlet and a thumb cot are described as aids to the player.