Patent ID: 9466273
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: G10D

Claim Text:
1. A percussion instrument, comprising: a closed frame body comprising a plurality of sides, each side comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, an inner portion, and an outer portion; at least one rigid striking surface securely affixed to the top portions of the plurality of sides; and a first snare apparatus comprising a first brace, a first fastener, and a first snare element; a second snare apparatus comprising a second brace, a second fastener, and a second snare element; wherein the first snare apparatus is securely attached to the inner portion of a first side of the frame body via the first fastener and configured to allow the first snare element to alternatively contact and not contact the striking surface to produce a snare sound; and wherein the second snare apparatus is securely attached to the inner portion of a second side of the frame body via the second fastener and configured to allow the second snare element to alternatively contact and not contact the striking surface to produce a snare sound.