Left-Hand Absence Options

Use a One-Handed 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.

The music exam board ABRSM now has a syllabus for Performance Grades 1 to 5 for anyone playing the piano with one hand.

Use a right-handed 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. Or a 3D printed bow holder can be attached to the wrist.

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.