Monday, May 2, 2011

One Handed Woodwind Musicians

A lot of people are musically talented, especially growing up everyone wants to try out an instrument.  Well not everyone has the ability to play a woodwind instrument because they don't have full functioning of two hands.  Well the One Hander Woodwind Program was created for people with disabilities to play instruments. 
Dr. Nabb a musical professor at the University of Nebraska Kearney.  He had passion for the saxophone and after a massive stroke, one side of his body became paralyzed.  After his rehab he designed a one-handed saxophone "toggle-key" saxophone with a repair show owner (Jeff Stelling) and returned to his teaching job.  The personal experience is what motivated Dr. Nabb and Jeff Stelling to create a one-hander woodwind program at the University of Nebraska.  Yamaha has agreed to donate the parts for future one handed instruments.  Starting this program has also set up an international forum on musical instruments adapted for persons with disabilities.   

Here is a link to their website with a great YouTube clip!
http://onehandwinds.unk.edu/


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