Left Digit Restriction Options

Three digits and a thumb are required for a standard chanter. Bespoke key work can be added. Or right hand only chanters are available.

The left digits are used to support the instrument. Floor stands are available to support the instrument.

Five digits are required for a standard clarinet. Bespoke key work and covered holes can be added. Or use a right-hand only instrument with support.

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

Five digits are required for a standard flute. Bespoke key work can be added. Or use a right-hand only flute.

French horns can be rewound so that valves are operated exclusively by the right hand.

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.

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.

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

In standard play a thumb and three digits are used on the left-hand. If this isn’t possible use a right-hand only instrument.

Five digits are required for a standard saxophone. Bespoke key work can be added. If this is not possible use a right-hand only instrument with a support stand.

The left digits are used to support the instrument. Floor stands are available to support the instrument.

The left digits are used to support the instrument. Floor stands are available to support the instrument.

Strings are plucked with digit(s) on one hand and the note(s) selected with the other. Strumming can be undertaken with one digit as a minimum. Chords need one digit per note in the chord. A Strum Buddy allows a ukulele to be played with one hand or an Artiphon Instrument 1 can be used to play chords in ‘Smart Strum’ mode with one digit on each side. The instrument can be placed in any position to suit the player.

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.

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 one-handed versions.

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.