Instrument resources - Accessible Instrument and Technology Library
Somerset Music has developed this library to allow schools to hire a range of accessible and adaptable instruments for use in lessons. The aim of this library is for every young person to have access to instruments and technology that fuels their interests and meets their abilities and needs.
It is also a resource for teachers to ensure they are able to use accessible instruments and technology effectively in both curriculum and instrumental teaching contexts.
The library is designed to be:
- Comprehensive – meeting the full range of needs found in both mainstream and specialist settings, including alternative provision.
- Useable by all – Resources are accessible to both specialist music teachers and generalist classroom teachers.
Please contact Somerset Music to request to hire
somersetmusic@somerset.gov.uk
About Arcana Strum
Accessibility
- Designed with SEND Learning in Mind.
- The main feature is a handle that mimics the sensation of strumming a guitar: the company behind the Strum, Arcana, have created the Strum so that it can be adapted and are happy to support where they can and will consider providing/designing different handle attachments – even custom ones. Several of these are available. If the perfect handle doesn’t exist, what might it look like?
- Chord sounds with the press of a button.
- Specifically crafted for the assistive technology market.
- Compact.
- Adjustable keys and handle sensitivity, to adapt to the needs of different users.
- Supports both right and left-handed playing.
- The Arcana eBox (approx. £80) is an adaptive device that allows individuals with different physical abilities to play the Arcana Strum instrument using accessible switches and sensors.
About ODDball
Accessibility
The ODDball is designed to react to movements, even very gentle ones. The ball is fully customisable to meet the needs of learner’s motor skills by programming the ball to respond to gentle taps, shakes or throws. It is very durable and can withstand frequent throwing onto hard surfaces.
More info Microsoft form to request to hire (to be added)
About Recordable Buttons
Accessibility
Very easy to use with just press and hold mechanism for young children, and the slide button function for older children and young people.
More info Microsoft form to request to hire (to be added)Phone us on 0300 1237364 or send us a message