Patent ID: 7368649
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A method of optimizing the sound produced by a musical cymbal in a specific performance location comprising: positioning a cymbal having an upper surface and a mapped lower surface in a specific performance location where said cymbal is to be utilized wherein said mapped lower surface is mapped via visible markings forming a discernible pattern for precise and repeatable placement of sound absorbing segments; selecting at least one sound absorbing segment comprised of a quantity of sound absorbing material, said segment having a specific length, width, depth and specific shape, at least one surface of said segment having a non-hardening adhesive applied thereto capable of retaining said segment to a surface of a cymbal during playing thereof; affixing the at least one sound absorbing segment to a selected position located upon the lower mapped surface of the cymbal; striking the cymbal in such a manner as to produce sound therefrom; evaluating the sound produced by the cymbal in regard to the volume, frequency and duration; adjusting the position of the at least one segments until the volume, frequency and duration of sound produced by the cymbal has been tuned in regard to the performance location and music to be played; and recording the position of the at least one sound absorbing segment affixed to the lower mapped surface of the cymbal.