Keyboards, i.e. configuration of several keys or key-like input devices relative to one another

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Input/output interfacing specifically adapted for electrophonic musical tools or instruments > User input interfaces for electrophonic musical instruments > Keyboards, i.e. configuration of several keys or key-like input devices relative to one another

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• G10H 2220/226 Whole-tone keyboards, i.e. having as many keys on the upper row as on the lower row
• G10H 2220/231 Alphanumeric, used for musical purposes or with additional musical features, e.g. typewriter or pc-type keyboard reconfigured such that letters or symbols are assigned to musical notes
• G10H 2220/236 representing an active musical staff or tablature, i.e. with key-like position sensing at the expected note positions on the staff
• G10H 2220/241 on touchscreens, i.e. keys, frets, strings, tablature or staff displayed on a touchscreen display for note input purposes
• G10H 2220/246 with reduced number of keys per octave, some notes missing
• G10H 2220/251 arranged as 2D or 3D arrays; Keyboards ergonomically organised for playing chords or for transposing, e.g. Janko keyboard
• G10H 2220/256 foldable or rollable, e.g. for transport
• G10H 2220/261 Numeric keypad used for musical purposes, e.g. musical input via a telephone or calculator-like keyboard