Trumpet thumb guide
OwnerGeoffrey Richardsinventor
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Abstract
A thumb guide for aiding in proper hand position while holding a trumpet-like instrument is disclosed. The thumb guide includes a main body having a slot to receive a leadpipe of a trumpet-like instrument. A channel is positioned along a central axis of the main body to retain the leadpipe of the trumpet therein. A recessed portion promotes the ergonomic positioning of a thumb and a hand of a user while playing the trumpet-like instrument.
Claims20
A thumb guide for aiding in proper hand position while holding a trumpet-like instrument, the thumb guide comprising:
- a main body including a slot to receive a leadpipe of a trumpet-like instrument;
- a channel positioned along a central axis of the main body, the channel to retain the leadpipe of the trumpet-like instrument;
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- a recessed portion to promote ergonomic positioning of a thumb and a hand of a user.
A thumb guide for aiding in proper hand position while holding a trumpet-like instrument, the thumb guide comprising:
- a main body including a slot to receive a leadpipe of a trumpet-like instrument;
- a channel positioned along a central axis of the main body, the channel to retain the leadpipe of the trumpet, the slot opening to the channel to enable the leadpipe to slidably insert therein;
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- a recessed portion positioned at a vertical centerline of the main body, the recessed portion to promote ergonomic positioning of a thumb and a hand of a user.
A thumb guide for aiding in proper hand position while holding a trumpet-like instrument, the thumb guide comprising:
- a main body including a slot capable of flexing to receive a leadpipe of a trumpet-like instrument;
- a channel positioned along a central axis of the main body, the channel to retain the leadpipe of the trumpet;
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- a recessed portion positioned at a vertical centerline of the main body, the recessed portion to promote ergonomic positioning of a thumb and a hand of a user,
- wherein the slot flexibly receives the leadpipe to enable the leadpipe to enter the channel and be retained therein, wherein the main body is constructed of a flexible material to provide sufficient resistance to prevent movement of the main body while playing the trumpet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.