Dodexaphone

Dodexaphone

This is a musical instrument I have invented, based on the shape of the dodecahedron. It is the first polyhedral design for an instrument that I am aware of, and is therefore highly ergonomic, as it fits into the hands quite comfortably. Since the dodecahedron has 12 faces, it is easy to map each face to one of the 12 pitches of the Western musical chromatic scale. I have discovered a mapping of these pitches that corresponds to the circle of fifths, and so geometrically preserves the harmonic and acoustical relationships inherent to the 12-tone system (and that's the patentable part). Additionally, I have created a synaesthetic correspondence of colors to the notes and faces, facilitating easy orientation of the instrument, as well as a potentially flashy light show. Ideally, the round buttons would be colored by light from within, and would also have two smaller concentric buttons, to afford a three-octave range (three buttons per face). I have shown this concept to several reputable companies, and have received positive feedback, and am still shopping it around. If you are a developer, owner of a toy company, or a manufacturer of similar devices, feel free to contact me below for more information.

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