Left Forearm Absence Options

Use a one-handed bagpipe chanter.

Use a floor stand to support the instrument.

Use a right-hand only instrument with a support stand.

Use a Chapman Stick one-handed to create an electric guitar/bass guitar sound using a ‘hammer on ‘ technique. Or attach a plectrum like Tony Memmel.

Use a right-hand only instrument with a support stand.

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

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

Use a right-hand only instrument.

Use a right-hand only instrument with a support stand.

Use a floor stand to support the instrument.

Use a floor stand to support the instrument.

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.

Use an Artiphon Instrument 1 in ‘Tap’ mode to emulate the sound and tuning of these and other 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 right or left-handed versions.

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.