Patent ID: 9454912
Filing Date: 2016-09-27
CPC Classification: G09B,G10G,G10H

Claim Text:
1. An electronic device used to practice a stringed musical instrument, the device comprising: an elongate handle representing a neck portion of a musical instrument, the elongate handle including a first end, a second end, a first side, and a top portion; at least one set of string holders, each of the at least one set of string holders including: a recessed portion that runs along the first side of the elongate handle; a slidable cover component slidable over the top portion, the slidable cover component including one or more guide members configured in size and shape to slidably engage within the recessed portion; one or more sensors for detecting finger positions on the top portion; a comparison module for determining if the detected finger positions form one of: a musical note or a musical chord; and a visual indicator that indicates if the detected finger positions form one of: a musical note or a musical chord based on the determination.