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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