Removable electronic drum head and hoop for acoustic drum

摘要

An electronic drum head is provided that attaches to a standard acoustic drum shell. The drum head is a self-contained unit that replaced both the acoustic drum head and the drum hoop or rim to convert the acoustic drum into an electronic drum. When the drummer plays these heads, the drum head is muted, minimizing acoustic noise from the kit. Also, these electronic drum heads can be easily attached and removed, allowing the drummer to go back to playing his acoustic drums when desired.

主权项

1. A drum system, comprising:
a stand-alone integrated electronic drum pad including an electronic drum head and an integrated hoop circumscribing said electronic drum head; said electronic drum pad including at least one of a piezo sensor, a force sensing resistor, a strike sensor and a velocity sensor electrically connected to circuitry for delivering electronic signals to a processor; and said hoop including a plurality of apertures for receiving a corresponding plurality of tension rods fixed to a drum shell, wherein said drum pad includes an elastomeric ring disposed about said hoop for mating with the shell.