US5052264A
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Music performance assisting method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-03-09
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Granted: 1991-10-01
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Expires: 2009-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A method to assist a musical performer to learn or to perform a multi-voice musical piece comprises: 1) the transmission of a solo performance of a single voice of the musical piece synchronized with the overall performance of that piece and 2) the reception of that transmission by some other performer who needs assistance with his performance of the piece and who uses that reception as a lead performance. The method utilizes two pieces of electronic hardware: 1) one or more radio frequency transmitters, each of which is transmitting a lead performance of a different voice of the musical piece within the confines of the performance area and 2) one or more radio frequency receivers and earphones worn by each using performer within this performance area, each of which is tuned in to one of these lead performance transmissions. Each of the transmitters would broadcast a lead performance of a different voice of the musical piece originating from a soloist performing that voice. Each receiver and earphone worn by a using performer would be tuned to the transmitted voice of interest to that user.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul W. Dueweke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:54
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of assisting a musical performer to perform said performer's voice of a multi-voice musical piece, said method comprising the following steps: provide said assistance in real time during a performance comprising a transmission of a lead performance of said musical performer's voice synchronization of said lead performance transmission with said multi-voice musical piece said transmission being received by said musical performer by a receiver and earphone means worn by said musical performer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of assisting a musical performer to perform said performer's voice of a multi-voice musical piece, said method comprising the following steps: provide said assistance in real time during a performance comprising a transmission of a lead performance of said musical performer's voice synchronization of said lead performance transmission with said multi-voice musical piece said transmission being received by said musical performer by a receiver and earphone means worn by said musical performer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmission is carried via electromagnetic wave means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmission is carried via hardware electrical means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said transmission is carried via acoustical wave means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said lead performance is a singular musical performer performing in real time with said performance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said lead performance is a plurality of musical performers performing in real time with said performance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said receiver and earphone incorporate means for limiting reception interference with the performance of any other musical performer at said performance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said receiver and earphone incorporate means for allowing said musical performer to hear ambient sounds and other voices of said musical piece without obstruction or distortion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said method comprises a plurality of transmissions of lead performances in a plurality of voices to a plurality of musical performers, each said musical performer receiving his lead performance in his own voice.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of assisting a musical performer to learn said performer's voice of a multi-voice musical piece during a rehearsal of a plurality of voices of said musical piece, said method comprising the following steps: provide said assistance in real time during a rehearsal of a plurality of voices of said musical piece comprising a transmission of a lead performance of said musical performer's voice synchronization of said lead performance transmission with said multi-voice musical piece said transmission being received by said musical performer by a receiver and earphone means worn by said musical performer.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of assisting a musical performer to learn said performer's voice of a multi-voice musical piece during a rehearsal of a plurality of voices of said musical piece, said method comprising the following steps: provide said assistance in real time during a rehearsal of a plurality of voices of said musical piece comprising a transmission of a lead performance of said musical performer's voice synchronization of said lead performance transmission with said multi-voice musical piece said transmission being received by said musical performer by a receiver and earphone means worn by said musical performer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said transmission is carried via electromagnetic wave means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said transmission is carried via hardwire electrical means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said transmission is carried via acoustical wave means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said lead performance is a singular musical performer performing in real time with said rehearsal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said lead performance is a plurality of musical performers performing in real time with said rehearsal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said receiver and earphone incorporate means for limiting reception's interference with the performance of any other musical performer at said rehearsal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said receiver and earphone incorporate means for allowing said musical performer to hear ambient sounds and other voices of said musical piece without obstruction or distortion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said method comprises a plurality of transmissions of lead performances in a plurality of voices to a plurality of musical performers, each said musical performer receiving his lead performance in his own voice.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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