Patent ID: 6426454
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
An integrally-harmonic stringed musical instrument, comprising:a string, said string having a first end and a second end a first string holder for holding said first end of said string; a second string holder for holding said second end of said string, said second string holder adjustably tensioning said string held by said first string holder; a first stop, said first stop establishing a node for vibration of said string between said first and second string holders and dividing said string into first and second portions; said first portion of said string a harmonic of said second portion of said string; whereby when said second string portion is struck, plucked, or driven, collateral energy delivered to said first portion of said string by vibrations of said second string portion cause said first portion of said string to vibrate harmonically, and not dissonantly, with said second portion of said string.