Simon Moxon for the Saxophone Interface
This adaptation of the saxophone provides one-handed ability to play a full chromatic scale from Bb below middle C through to the E, two and a half octaves higher. Operation of the keys normally played with the right is achieved by using micro-switches located on, or around, the left hand keys. Each switch is connected to a solenoid via a dedicated solenoid driver. The driver allows an initial burst of electricity to the solenoid, causing it to activate and press the relevant key on the instrument, before dropping the voltage to a level that is low enough to hold the solenoid in position without causing excessive heat in the solenoid windings. The adaptation is powered using an 11.1 volt, 2200 mAhLi-Po (Lithium Polymer) battery, which is compact and light-weight and may be strapped to a key guard located on the lower part of the instrument. You can see an example of this here.
This adaptation of the saxophone provides one-handed ability to play a full chromatic scale from Bb below middle C through to the E, two and a half octaves higher. Operation of the keys normally played with the right is achieved by using micro-switches located on, or around, the left hand keys. Each switch is connected to a solenoid via a dedicated solenoid driver. The driver allows an initial burst of electricity to the solenoid, causing it to activate and press the relevant key on the instrument, before dropping the voltage to a level that is low enough to hold the solenoid in position without causing excessive heat in the solenoid windings. The adaptation is powered using an 11.1 volt, 2200 mAhLi-Po (Lithium Polymer) battery, which is compact and light-weight and may be strapped to a key guard located on the lower part of the instrument. You can see an example of this here.
Peter Worrell for the One-handed Bass Recorder
Peter Worrell is one of the world’s most renown makers of woodwind instruments. The bass recorder is an addition to the family of one-handed recorders he has made, that started with the Dolmetsch Gold Series. Pearwood is used for the barrel, while all the keywork is handmade in brass.
Additional key work has been added to compensate for the stretch required to cover the holes in the standard instrument. Attention has also been given to the double holes on the main joint to obtain the tone and semitone. Click here to see more.
Peter Worrell is one of the world’s most renown makers of woodwind instruments. The bass recorder is an addition to the family of one-handed recorders he has made, that started with the Dolmetsch Gold Series. Pearwood is used for the barrel, while all the keywork is handmade in brass.
Additional key work has been added to compensate for the stretch required to cover the holes in the standard instrument. Attention has also been given to the double holes on the main joint to obtain the tone and semitone. Click here to see more.
Paul Yeomans, Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery Technology Hub, for the One-handed 3d-Printed Recorder
Following a commission from the OHMI Trust, Paul Yeomans developed the 3-D printed one-handed recorder using computer-aided design and the 3-D printers of BCU’s Jewellery School Technology Hub. The aim was to accurately model parts to produce an entry level instrument at an affordable price. One-handedness is achieved by the addition of extra key-work that gives the player access to notes the missing hand would normally play. The bottom half of the instrument is the same as a standard recorder. Levers in between each hole on the lower half of the barrel control keys on the top half. This ingenious mechanism allows performance over the full range of the recorder with just one hand.
Following a commission from the OHMI Trust, Paul Yeomans developed the 3-D printed one-handed recorder using computer-aided design and the 3-D printers of BCU’s Jewellery School Technology Hub. The aim was to accurately model parts to produce an entry level instrument at an affordable price. One-handedness is achieved by the addition of extra key-work that gives the player access to notes the missing hand would normally play. The bottom half of the instrument is the same as a standard recorder. Levers in between each hole on the lower half of the barrel control keys on the top half. This ingenious mechanism allows performance over the full range of the recorder with just one hand.
The One Handed Clarinet - Peter Worrell
This clarinet has been designed from scratch for a one-handed musician. This is not an adapted instrument. This is a fully chromatic instrument and has a range from Low E to High F. The key work is designed so that it all can be mirrored for Right hand and Left hand models. The entire instrument is handmade in Peter’s workshop in Norfolk and is made to the highest specification. The clarinet body, bell and barrel is made from African blackwood, the traditional choice of clarinet makers. The key work is silver plated and the pads are Premium Deluxe leather pads.
This clarinet has been designed from scratch for a one-handed musician. This is not an adapted instrument. This is a fully chromatic instrument and has a range from Low E to High F. The key work is designed so that it all can be mirrored for Right hand and Left hand models. The entire instrument is handmade in Peter’s workshop in Norfolk and is made to the highest specification. The clarinet body, bell and barrel is made from African blackwood, the traditional choice of clarinet makers. The key work is silver plated and the pads are Premium Deluxe leather pads.
Tenor and Soprano Saxophones - Maarten Visser
Like most woodwind instruments, the diatonic scale is played by opening a row of holes in the tube wall. Side holes may then be added for full chromaticism and trills. Maarten's saxophones use ‘reverse action’ on the upper keys to close the holes when at rest, together with carefully positioned extra keys that then allow the entire range of the instrument to be played with one hand.
Dolmetsch Gold series of one-handed recorders
The recorder has been developed for students who are only able to use one hand, and it’s available in right and left-handed versions. The addition of extra key work gives the player access to notes that the missing hand would normally play. The bottom half of the instrument is the same as a standard recorder. Levers in between each hole on the lower half of the barrel control keys on the top half. These may be operated on their own or by using bars in front of each hole while covering the holes with the middle of the fingers. This ingenious mechanism allows performance over the full range of the recorder.
Key work is made by Peter Worrell and the recorder is available to buy from Aafab.
Links:
Finger chart for Treble recorder
The recorder has been developed for students who are only able to use one hand, and it’s available in right and left-handed versions. The addition of extra key work gives the player access to notes that the missing hand would normally play. The bottom half of the instrument is the same as a standard recorder. Levers in between each hole on the lower half of the barrel control keys on the top half. These may be operated on their own or by using bars in front of each hole while covering the holes with the middle of the fingers. This ingenious mechanism allows performance over the full range of the recorder.
Key work is made by Peter Worrell and the recorder is available to buy from Aafab.
Links:
Finger chart for Treble recorder
The One-Handed Flute
Maarten Visser created the flute for Edit Van Der Burg, who suffered serious brain damage. Edit can now play everything she could before on her flute and she is still improving.
Submitted by Maarten Visser
Interview with one-handed flautist Edit Van Der Burg
Edit Van Der Burg plays the one-handed flute
Maarten Visser created the flute for Edit Van Der Burg, who suffered serious brain damage. Edit can now play everything she could before on her flute and she is still improving.
Submitted by Maarten Visser
Interview with one-handed flautist Edit Van Der Burg
Edit Van Der Burg plays the one-handed flute
The Toggle-Key Saxophone
Entered by Professor David Nabb of the University of Nebraska and Stelling Brass & Wind of Kearney, Nabraska, USA.
The instrument in detail (note that the file is slow to download)
Entered by Professor David Nabb of the University of Nebraska and Stelling Brass & Wind of Kearney, Nabraska, USA.
The instrument in detail (note that the file is slow to download)
Cambridge Woodwind Makers - the 'Claritie'
This device was originally invented to support a woodwind instrument with both hands available. The purpose of the device is to relieve the weight on the right thumb for instruments such as the clarinet, oboe and the larger recorders.
It has also been seen that it may have a use for one handed musicians to take the weight of the instrument and also provide stability. Daniels’ Claritie allows the musician full mobility whilst playing which is also a major part of performance. With the weight taken by the device this also allows the player to practise for longer periods of time to improve their standard.
This device was originally invented to support a woodwind instrument with both hands available. The purpose of the device is to relieve the weight on the right thumb for instruments such as the clarinet, oboe and the larger recorders.
It has also been seen that it may have a use for one handed musicians to take the weight of the instrument and also provide stability. Daniels’ Claritie allows the musician full mobility whilst playing which is also a major part of performance. With the weight taken by the device this also allows the player to practise for longer periods of time to improve their standard.
The Flute Mount - John Lunn
This flute stand is a neck mounted holder that was built from a harmonica (mouth organ) neck mount to which a plastic pipe has been added so the mount and flute attachment can be manipulated with just one hand. It positions the flute lip plate in front of the lips without fear of dropping, even when both hands are removed.
This flute stand is a neck mounted holder that was built from a harmonica (mouth organ) neck mount to which a plastic pipe has been added so the mount and flute attachment can be manipulated with just one hand. It positions the flute lip plate in front of the lips without fear of dropping, even when both hands are removed.
