Drum damping modification device

摘要

A sound dampening modification means for a musical drum comprising, in combination with a drumshell, a drumhead with a playing surface and a rim, and a drumhead fastening means with a bottom edge, an annular base, and a means joined integral with the annular base to mount the annular base upon the drumhead rim. The means to mount the annular base upon the drumhead rim is positioned so that it may be suspended above the playing surface and held there between the bottom edge of the drumhead fastening means and the drumhead rim. Also provided is a means to muffle drumhead sounds comprised of sound absorbing material positioned between the drumhead fastening means and the drumhead rim.

主权项

1. A sound dampening modification means for a musical drum having a drumshell, a drumhead with a playing surface and a rim, and a drumhead fastening means having a bottom edge, the sound dampening modification means comprising:
an annular support member; and a means integral with said annular support member to mount said annular support member upon said drumhead rim, said drumhead rim mounting means being adapted to position itself upon said drumhead rim so that said annular base is suspended above said playing surface, said drumhead rim mounting means being adapted to be held in place between said bottom edge of said drumhead fastening means and said drumhead rim.