bagpipes

Bagpipes

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

Euphonium

Baritone / Tenor Horn / Euphonium

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

One handed clarinet

Clarinet

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.

Chapman Stick

Electric Guitar / Bass Guitar

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.

One handed flute

Flute

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

Range of one handed descant recorders

Recorder

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.

saxophone

Saxophone

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.

trombone floor stand

Trombone

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

trumpet floor stand

Trumpet / Cornet

The left digits are used 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. 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.

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.

Why not something else?

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.