Thomas P Manning

US Patent:

20020029681, Mar 14, 2002

Filed:

May 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/848710

Inventors:

Thomas Manning - Mahwah NJ, US

International Classification:

G09B015/02

US Classification:

084/47700R

Abstract:

The Guitar Chord Finder is a digital device that will aid the beginning guitar player in learning the various chords needed to play the guitar successfully. This devise can be used in both learning and testing mode for the beginning guitar player. The design of the devise resembles the exact shape of the first four frets on a regular guitar, plus an additional space at the bottom of about two inches which will contain various switches to operate the unit. What is unique about this devise is that it is digital and compact in its design. While in the digital learning mode, the user will be able to select one of the basic guitar chords and the corresponding proper finger location will light up on the fretboard for that given chord. The user will then place his/her fingers on the indicated locations and a green light will appear once the fingers are placed properly. In the digital testing mode, the use will be able to select one of the basic guitar chords and will then have to place his/hers fingers on the proper locations on the fretboard, without the digital lights indicating where the spots are. If the fingers are placed in the proper locations, then the green light will signal a successful attempt. The compact styling enables one to use the devise without requiring a lot of space. The devise can be held in one hand or two, as there will be a slide rule on the back for adjusting positions.