This company makes adaptive mechanisms that are designed specifically to meet the musician's unique needs. Adaptations can be made to any instruments.
In 1994, Brannen Brothers introduced Key Extensions, a tool which allows flutists to reconfigure keys into a more comfortable positions to avert or relieve painful hand problems. These extensions are designed to fit Brannen-Cooper® Flutes and normally will not fit other flutes. Key Extensions snap into the open hole keys and onto the left hand C# key. The G# extension is semi-permanently glued to the G# key and is adjustable.
This company makes adaptations for all woodwind instruments - including adaptive headjoints, instrument supports, and fingering alterations.
Vertical Headjoint
Swan Neck Headjoint
This company will rebuild an instrument or create a new one to accommodate a player's needs.
Additional key on a clarinet for shortened forefinger
The mission of the UNK One-Handed Woodwind Program is to make one-handed woodwind instruments available to individuals with permanent physical disabilities. Specifically, this program uses a toggle-key system.