Musical instrument stand

Abstract

A musical instrument stand such as a hi-hat stand equipped with hi-hat cymbals is basically constructed a stand member, a pedal device containing a pedal frame and a pedal, and a stand leg unit corresponding to a foldable tripod containing three legs. The stand leg unit vertically supports the stand member together with the pedal frame of the pedal device, which is placed on a floor. Herein, first, second and third legs of the stand leg unit are spread on the floor and are subjected to nonuniform arrangement such that a first angle is set between the first and second legs and between the second and third legs, while a second angle is set between the first and third legs. Preferably, the first angle ranges between 100° and 110°, and the second angle ranges between 140° and 160°. The pedal is arranged in an area that lies between the first and third legs, which are widely spread with the second angle in plan view. In order to implement additional pedal setting using double drum pedals, an additional pedal is arranged in proximity to the pedal substantially in the area between the first and third legs. Providing a widely spread area between the first and third legs in plan view allows the additional pedal setting with ease and clears areas around a performer's foot for depressing the pedal(s). Thus, it is possible to improve stability and performability in playing the cymbals.

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