bagpipes

Bagpipes

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm. One-handed Chanters are available.

Euphonium

Baritone / Tenor Horn / Euphonium

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm to operate valves. The mouthpiece can be moved to the left-hand side and floor stands are available.

One handed clarinet

Clarinet

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm. The clarinet can be supported with a Claritie. Or
Use a left-hand only instrument with support.

Chapman Stick

Electric Guitar / Bass Guitar

Place an instrument in a position where the right-hand can reach the strings to select the notes. Or Use a Chapman Stick/Artiphon Instrument 1 one-handed.

One handed flute

Flute

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm. Vertical head joints bring the flute into a vertical position Or use a left-hand only flute.

right handed french horn

French Horn

French horns can be supported on the floor on a static support that takes the full weight of the instrument so that it does not need to be supported at all. The support can be applied to any regular or right-handed instrument through the use of cable ties.

Oboe

Specific modifications can be made to key work to allow individuals to reach all keys comfortably. Bespoke work can be relatively expensive, but addressing an issue with a specific key or keys can be much cheaper than purchasing a whole new instrument. The images give examples of work previously undertaken.

Bassoon

Specific modifications can be made to key work to allow individuals to reach all keys comfortably. Bespoke work can be relatively expensive, but addressing an issue with a specific key or keys can be much cheaper than purchasing a whole new instrument. The images give examples of work previously undertaken.

Ocarina

This ocarina has the same range as a regular ocarina but the whole instrument can be reached with one hand.

Range of one handed descant recorders

Recorder

In standard play the right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm. If this isn’t possible use a left-hand only instrument.

Adaptive Travel Sax

Saxophone

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm. If this is not possible use a left-hand only instrument with a support stand.

trombone floor stand

Trombone

The right wrist moves to operate the slide in standard play but can be turned over so the slide is operated with the left. Floor stands are available.

trumpet floor stand

Trumpet / Cornet

The right wrist is used in line with the hand/arm to support the instrument. Floor stands are available to support the instrument.

ukulele

Ukulele

Strings are plucked with digit(s) on one hand and the note(s) selected with the other. A Strum Buddy allows a ukulele to be played with one hand or an Artiphon Instrument 1 can be used in ‘Tap’ mode so that the finger that selects the pitch of the note also triggers the sound.

artiphon instrument 1

Violin / Viola

Instruments can be placed in a support stand to facilitate fingering/bowing. Or Use an Artiphon Instrument 1 in ‘Tap’ mode to emulate these instruments.

One-handed Low D Whistle

High and Low D Whistles

Key work has been added to a regular whistle to create a version that covers the full range of the instrument with one hand alone. They are available in right or left-handed versions.

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Why not something else?

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.