Music Standza

Abstract

A portable music stand architecture is presented for solitary practice or for performance. The music stand comprises a base section, two side sections and a back section secured together. An accessory plate assembly is secured to the two side sections and comprises at least one recessed tray for storage of accessories, such as instrument accessories and musical tools. A shelf can be located within the interior of the music stand for retaining sheet music or music books. Further, a music display is secured to the accessory plate assembly to display music. The music display extends from two hinges connected along a front side of the accessory plate assembly, the music display pivots upward to lie flat when fully opened. When closed, the music display extends down above the base section of the music stand, leaving an opening underneath to allow access to the shelf.

1 . A music stand, comprising:
 a base section that allows for placement of music stand on unstable surfaces;   two side sections secured to the base section;   a back section secured to the base section and two side sections;   an accessory plate assembly secured to the two side sections, the accessory plate assembly extends out over each of the two side sections creating handles; and   a music display secured to the accessory plate assembly to display music.   
     
     
         2 . The music stand of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory plate assembly comprises at least one recessed tray. 
     
     
         3 . The music stand of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one recessed tray comprises at least one recessed cylinder, at least one oblong tray or at least one rectangular tray for placement of accessories. 
     
     
         4 . The music stand of  claim 3 , wherein the accessories comprise at least one of tools, oils, cloths, tuners, metronomes, tape recorders, cellular telephones, instrument mouthpieces, reeds, eyeglasses, pencils, pens, guitar picks, water bottles, cups or cans. 
     
     
         5 . The music stand of  claim 1 , wherein the music display comprises a support rail. 
     
     
         6 . The music stand of  claim 5 , wherein the music display extends downward at an angle between 60 and 90 degrees to a location above the base section of the music stand. 
     
     
         7 . The music stand of  claim 6 , wherein the music display is a hinged plate that extends from two hinges connected along a front side of the accessory plate assembly, the music display pivots upward to lie flat when fully opened. 
     
     
         8 . The music stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a shelf located within interior of the music stand. 
     
     
         9 . The music stand of  claim 1 , further comprising an opening above top of back section to allow interior accessibility from rear. 
     
     
         10 . The music stand of  claim 1 , wherein the music stand is configured to be positioned on tables, desks, furniture or floors. 
     
     
         11 . The music stand of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one clip light secured to handle sections of the accessory plate assembly. 
     
     
         12 . A music stand for solitary practice or for performance, comprising:
 a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together;   an accessory plate assembly secured to the two side sections and comprising at least one tray and at least one recessed cylinder for retaining accessories; and   a music display that extends from two hinges connected along a front side of the accessory plate assembly and which pivots upward to lie flat when fully opened.   
     
     
         13 . The music stand of  claim 12 , wherein the accessory plate assembly creates a trapezoid shape and extends out over each of the two side sections creating handles. 
     
     
         14 . The music stand of  claim 13 , wherein the handles formed from the accessory plate assembly are used as a base for attaching at least one clip light. 
     
     
         15 . The music stand of  claim 12 , wherein the accessories comprise at least one of tools, oils, cloths, tuners, metronomes, tape recorders, cellular telephones, instrument mouthpieces, reeds, eyeglasses, pencils, pens, guitar picks, water bottles, cups or cans. 
     
     
         16 . The music stand of  claim 12 , further comprising a shelf located within interior of the music stand and wherein the shelf is accessible even when music display is closed. 
     
     
         17 . A portable, tabletop music stand, comprising:
 a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together;   an accessory plate assembly secured to the two side sections and comprising at least one oblong tray, at least one rectangular tray, and at least two recessed cylinders for retaining accessories;   a shelf located within interior of the music stand; and   a music display that extends from two hinges connected along a front side of the accessory plate assembly and which pivots upward to lie flat when fully opened, and when closed the music display extends down above the base section, leaving an opening underneath to allow access to the shelf.   
     
     
         18 . The music stand of  claim 17 , wherein the accessories for the at least one oblong tray comprise at least one of metronomes, tape recorders, or cellular telephones. 
     
     
         19 . The music stand of  claim 17 , wherein the accessories for the at least one rectangular tray comprise at least one of eyeglasses, pencils or pens. 
     
     
         20 . The music stand of  claim 17 , wherein the accessories for the at least two recessed cylinders comprise at least one of instrument mouthpieces, reeds, guitar picks, water bottles, cups or cans.