Right Digit Restriction Options

Three digits are required for a standard chanter. Bespoke key work can be added, or one-handed chanters are available.

Three digits are required on the right-hand to operate valves. Or the mouthpiece can be moved to the left-hand side and floor stands are available.

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

Place an instrument where the right-hand can reach the strings to strum/pick. Or Use a Chapman Stick/Artiphon Instrument 1.

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

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.

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 four digits are required on the right-hand. Bespoke key work can be added. If this isn’t possible use a left-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.

A pinch grip to operate the slide is the minimum required but it can be turned so the slide is operated with the left-hand. Floor stands are available.

Three digits are required on the right-hand for standard play. Trumpets can be operated with the left-hand and the hook can be moved. Floor stands are available.

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.

Bow supports are available to support or replace digit use on the right-hand. 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 right or left-handed versions.

Here are some ideas on other instruments you could try.