Update on altering flute due to disability.

Been a tricky one this. Local music shop has found a microphone stand with a type of bulldog clip that the end of the flute can rest in. The stand can go next to my wheelchai and be altered to suit the height I need the support. The mouthpiece of the flute has had a bicycle inner tube piece cut and doubled onto the end and then a bicycle pump tube fits snuggly on to that. Then With an electric carving knife we redesigned a foam back roll and sewed a velcro loop onto it to hold the bicycle pump end in so that the flute end rests on my left shoulder. :boggle: Needs some tweaking as I did get some back ache but probably because I still twist my body a bit and I need an elbow support. But, after three weeks I can play quite a few basic tunes so I am happy. :slight_smile:

You are so determined!

I can’t quite picture this, but if it works for you, then that’s wonderful!

Mary

Hat off to you. My sister is severely disabled.
Nothing can defeat courage and a good heart. Best

Thanks. I posted my experiences because I thought it might encourage others and also because you may come across somebody who wants to play an instrument and doesn’t think it possible. As they say. “Where’s there a will, there’s a way.”

Positively inspirational!

I admire your determination and ingenuity. :thumbsup:

Wonderfully cool! Would love to see a photo of this apparatus in full function… great testimony to the strength and triumph of spirit!

Yes, Selkie, gie us a pic!

I’m hoping to do one when can find somebody with a digital camera.