WO2022216260A2

WO2022216260A2 - Piano auxiliary apparatus

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Publication number: WO2022216260A2
Application number: PCT/TR2022/050300
Authority: WO
Inventors: Pinar ÇELİK DEMİRAY; Yavuz DURAK
Original assignee: Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üni̇versi̇tesi̇
Priority date: 2021-04-09
Filing date: 2022-04-05
Publication date: 2022-10-13
Also published as: WO2022216260A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a piano auxiliary apparatus that is used to support the hand positions of the students at the beginner level of piano education by covering both visual and tactile (motor-kinaesthetic) areas and developed to determine its role in teaching the correct hand position. The invention relates to an auxiliary apparatus for the piano that enables the hand position and hand location to be used with the correct technique by placing the palms on the caps (5) on the iron bars (4) on the linear rail cars moving on the linear rail (2), and for this purpose, by supporting the hand position and placing the palms on the caps (5), S the hand does not collapse and the joints can be used clearly and comfortably, the hand balance and arm height can be adjusted by placing the fingertips towards the touch, and the free and comfortable use of the hand ensures that no tension occurs in the shoulder and arm muscles.

Description

PIANO AUXILIARY APPARATUS

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a piano auxiliary apparatus that is used to support the hand positions of the students at the beginner level of piano education by covering both visual and tactile (motor-kinaesthetic) areas and developed to determine its role in teaching the correct hand position.

STATE OF THE ART

Piano education and training forms the basis of music education. In addition to music therapy, it plays an important role in the development of motor, musical thinking and social communication skills in individuals with special needs as well as in individuals with normal development.

It has been stated according to £imen (1994) that the best and most effective way to play an instrument is to acquire the necessary technical skills, and according to Fink that the correct development of technical skills from the very beginning of piano education is seen as an approach that will enable students to play effectively and sensitively (Act. Pirgon,2009).

A correct piano education emerges when a good performance is formed as a result of devoted individual work and feeding these studies with mental and motor-kinaesthetic behaviours. Ozer (2020) stated that piano performance is the result of a process that requires intensive work, and that an efficient and purposeful working process is required for this result to be successful. In the initial piano education, which covers the most important and basic process of piano education, the stage of gaining technical processes such as correct hand position includes a difficult process until self-control and self- consciousness are gained, which should be urged upon meticulously. The process of ensuring the correct hand position in piano education is the most basic building block required to ensure the continuity of education and to reach advanced levels with the right technique. Agayeva (2017) stated that at the very beginning of piano education, the hand position should be adjusted correctly and exercise should be done in order to maintain this correct grip. Emphasizing that educators have a difficult task in this process, he underlined the importance of the role of educators in providing the right hand position with the phrase "creating pianist hands".

Gaining the basic behaviours and ensuring the correct hand position in the piano education process are the gains that should be carefully considered as from the first lesson. Ercan (2008) expressed this situation as basic behaviours such as sitting on the piano, hand-finger position, thumb-wrist-elbow position should be taught to the student starting from the first lesson and continuity should be ensured. (Ercan, 2008, cited in Topalak et al. , 2016, p. 2304).

In piano education, it is important to show and grasp the hand position in a concrete way. Pamir (b.t.) says that the shape of the hand should be in the shape of a dome on the piano keys, the stance of the little finger should be vertical and that the right thing for it is to be in a straight line with the elbow. In addition, to give a concrete example of this situation, he explained that "the hand is a tunnel and the upper hand is the ceiling of this tunnel, and in order for the ceiling not to collapse, each of the columns holding this ceiling, namely the fingers, must be very strong and not collapse" (p. 20). Fenmen (1947), on the other hand, clearly and unequivocally stated that "the hand position should take the form of a hemisphere, as if holding a round object (ball or orange) in the palm" (p. 47). For a concrete grasp of the correct hand position, it is very important to provide a material support for the formation of visual perception and practice in the execution as well as the examples given. In the prior art, problems such as the collapse of the palms and the inability to press upright and the inability to move independently emerge due to the absence of any material support to ensure the hand position in the piano training processes and their abstract explanation. In addition, the contraction of the arms and shoulders can lead to muscle injuries because of not being able to learn the correct technique. Having the correct and healthy hand position at the beginner level of piano education also plays a role in enabling individuals to reach advanced levels and to make progress without experiencing technical problems. Accordingly, there is no concrete material to be used in piano education in the prior art in order to ensure fast and accurate reinforcement of the learning process by using it in small age groups, individuals with special needs and adult level in current piano education. As a result of all these requirements, there is a need for an apparatus that will support the piano education and piano playing process, to be used in the beginning stage of piano education, to be used in order for children to grasp the hand position on the piano correctly, to maintain their hand posture in their individual studies, and to create a basis for them to reach advanced levels with a solid and correct technique.

In the prior art, in the application with the application no CN205194119U titled "Piano power exercise device", an embodiment in the form of a glove worn on the wrist for playing the piano is mentioned. In this application, there is no mention of an apparatus that can adjust the collapse of the palms during the piano playing process and the correct use of the muscles according to the height of the wrist and arm, and it did not provide a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation.

In a state of the art, application no CN209103586U titled "Hand shape corrector for assisting piano practice" mentions a type of hand-held straightenerto aid piano practice, including hand rest and fixed frame. It is stated therein that there is a hand support to help the piano practice on the rail system. However, although it is called hand support, it is actually a wrist support. Therefore, this invention did not provide a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation. In the application no CN208622272U titled " An auxiliary device for piano teaching" in the state of the art, a kind of auxiliary device comprising a slide rail and an auxiliary unit for Piano Teaching is mentioned. In this document, it is stated that it comprises 3 telescopic devices having a second auxiliary apparatus on the rail. In this invention, an arrangement in which the arms are placed and fixed and an oval design in which the hands are placed is seen. In the design of this document, it is understood that the hands and wrists are fixed, and both the wrists and hands need to be placed, and that they cannot be used independently of each other. For this reason, it has not produced a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation.

The application no CN111312017A titled "Piano teaching finger training device" in the state of the art describes a finger training device for piano teaching and mainly mentions piano practice tools. In this document, it is seen that there are two clamping mechanisms on the rail where the wrists will be placed, and it has not produced a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation.

The application no CN108735034A titled "Hand gesture correcting device for assisting piano practice" in the state of the art refers to the practice of an auxiliary piano embodiment with a hand rest and a fixed frame. In this invention, it is seen that the wrist has the principle of being used by placing it, and it has not produced a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation.

The application no CN101861610A titled " Keyboard practice apparatus" in the state of the art, it is understood that the rail system and forearm work in such a way as to allow them to be placed on the support component. The front arm is located in the rail system allowing it to move along the length of the keyboard, and it did not provide a solution to the problems experienced in the current situation. As a result, the existence of problems such as injuries that may occur due to the collapse of the palms and the misuse of the muscles experienced in the process of learning and playing the piano in existing techniques and the inability of the student to cope with the advanced difficulties with the wrong technique and the alienation from the field, and the inadequacy of the existing solutions made it necessary to make an innovation in the field of an piano auxiliary apparatus.

THE AIM OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a piano auxiliary apparatus in order to eliminate the disadvantages mentioned above and to bring new advantages to the related technical field.

The aim of the invention is to provide a piano auxiliary apparatus that is used to support the hand positions of the students at the beginner level of piano education by covering both visual and tactile (motor-kinaesthetic) areas and developed to determine its role in teaching the correct hand position.

Another aim of the invention is to provide the use of an auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which provides the basis for children to grasp the hand position on the piano correctly, to maintain their hand posture in their individual studies, and to make sure they reach advanced levels with a solid and correct technique.

Another aim of the invention is to provide the use of an auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which enables the use of hand position and hand location with the correct technique.

Another aim of the invention is to provide the use of an auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which ensures that the hand does not collapse by placing the palms on the headrests and that the joints can be used clearly and comfortably by supporting the hand position. Another aim of the invention is to provide the use of an auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which allows the hand balance and arm height to be adjusted by placing the fingertips towards the touch.

Another aim of the invention is to provide the use of an auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which ensures that no tension occurs in the shoulder and arm muscles with the free and comfortable use of the hand.

The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all its advantages will be understood more clearly by means of the figures given below and the detailed description written with reference to these figures. For this reason, the evaluation should be made by taking these figures and detailed explanation into consideration.

Drawings

Embodiments of the present invention (5), briefly summarized above and discussed in more detail below, can be understood by referring to exemplary embodiments of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the accompanying drawings only describe typical embodiments of the present invention and are not to be deemed to limit its scope, as the invention may therefore permit other equally effective embodiments.

FIGURES TO ASSIST UNDERSTANDING THE INVENTION

Figure -1; is a general view of the invention.

Figure -2; is a side view of the invention.

Figure -3; is a view of the invention fixed on the piano.

For ease of understanding, identical reference numerals are used where possible to indicate identical elements common to the figures. Figures are not drawn to scale and can be simplified for clarity. It is contemplated that elements and features of an embodiment can be usefully incorporated into other embodiments without the need for further explanation.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

1. Profile

2. Linear Rail 3. Linear Rail Car

4. Iron bars

5. Cap DETAILED DESCRIPTION OFTHE INVENTION

In this detailed explanation, the alternatives of the auxiliary apparatus structure for the piano, which is the subject of the invention, are explained only for a better understanding of the subject and in a way that does not create any limiting effects.

The invention includes a profile (1) that allows the apparatus to be fixed to the piano by entering the gap between the point where the touch of the piano ends and the body of the piano. This profile (1) can be attached and removed from the piano without using any screws or connection equipment. There is a linear rail (2) on the profile (1). This linear rail (2) holds the linear rail car (3) iron bars (4) on the profile (1) and provides movement of it to the right and left in both directions. The auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which is the subject of the invention, includes at least two linear rail car (3), two iron bars (4) and caps (5). Preferably, the linear rail cars (3) made of metal material are positioned on the linear rail (2). The linear rail cars (3) and iron bars provides adjustment of the height of the auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which is the subject of the invention, according to the height of the user's arm and wrist, with the adjustable screws on it. There are at least two caps (4) positioned on the bodies (3). The caps (4) are where the user's palms are placed, and ensure that the hand position is supported. The caps (4) have a round, movable and oval surface, thus allowing the palm to be easily placed on the apparatus.

The auxiliary apparatus for the piano, which is the subject of our invention, enables the hand position and hand location to be used with the correct technique by placing the palms on the caps (5) on the iron bars (4) on the linear rail cars (3) moving on the linear rail (2), and for this purpose, by supporting the hand position and placing the palms on the caps (5), the hand does not collapse and the joints can be used clearly and comfortably, the hand balance and arm height can be adjusted by placing the fingertips towards the touch, and the free and comfortable use of the hand ensures that no tension occurs in the shoulder and arm muscles.

Supporting the hand positions of the students in the beginner level piano education enables the technical gains to be apprehended concretely in a faster and easier way. Thanks to the invention, there are two round caps (5) where the palms are placed to support the user's hand positions. These caps (5) are movable thanks to the iron bars (4) and linear rail cars (3) and the linear rail (2) and can perform movements in accordance with the motions. Round caps (5) are positioned on iron bars (4) that can be adjusted individually. Due to individual differences in wrist and arm height, it is designed to be adjustable up-down and forward-backward to the touch. In this way, it helps not only the hand positions, but also the wrist-arm height to take its natural state according to the potential of the person.

Since the palm size of each individual differs, the caps (5) that support the palms have a feature that can be adjusted forward towards the touch in the small hand structure or backwards in the large hand structure. The caps (5) supporting the palms are made in such a way that both hands can move both in parallel and in opposite directions on the linear rail (2). The auxiliary apparatus for the piano is fixed and removed without using any screws on the piano by means of the profile (1). The inverted U-shaped profile (1) of the apparatus is fixed by entering the gap between the end of the piano's touch and the piano body.

In our invention, since the palm size of each individual differs, round caps (5) that support the palms is designed with a feature that can be adjusted forward to the touch in the small hand structure or backwards in the large hand structure.

Claims

1- A piano auxiliary apparatus that is used to support the hand positions of the students at the beginner level of piano education by covering both visual and tactile (motor-kinaesthetic) areas and developed to determine its role in teaching the correct hand position, characterized in that, it comprises;

A profile (1) that allows the apparatus to be fixed and held on the piano without using any fasteners, - A linear rail (2) that allows the linear rail cars (3) to move to the right and left in both directions by holding onto the profile (1),

At least two linear rail cars (3), and two iron bars (4) which are positioned on the linear rail (2), preferably made of metal material, that allow the height of the apparatus to be adjusted according to the height of the user's arm and wrist with the screws on it,

At least two caps (5) that allow the user to place their palms on the apparatus and support the user's hand position