Introducing the Arcana Strum adaptive musical instrument The Arcana Strum is an innovative and accessible musical instrument designed to provide a fun and uplifting guitar-playing experience for everyone, regardless of their physical ability. With its intuitive design and ease of use, the Arcana Strum allows users to play chords, tunes, riffs, and scales with minimal learning time, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and those with special educational needs. Whether you’re in a classroom, a therapy session, or at home, the Arcana Strum makes the joy of music accessible to all. Designed specifically for the assistive technology market, the Arcana Strum is a compact device that can help anyone play guitar regardless of their physical ability. Operation of the device’s unique handle design simulates the feeling of strumming a guitar whilst pressing one of the device’s keys produces a chord sound. All sound is produced via connection to an external device such as an iPhone or iPad. Designed for SEND learning The Arcana Strum features a unique handle that simulates the sensation of strumming a guitar, while pressing one of the device’s keys produces chord sounds. Designed specifically for the assistive technology market, this compact instrument is fully adaptive with adjustable keys and handle sensitivity to suit different users. It also offers the flexibility of right or left-handed playing options. The Arcana Strum connects to an external device, such as an iPhone or iPad, to produce sound, ensuring compatibility with modern technology. Versatile and accessible music-making The Arcana Strum provides a full musical experience, allowing users to play chords, riffs, and scales with ease. It comes with a range of optional accessories, including assistive switches and alternative strum stick handles, enabling users to customize their playing experience according to their needs. This versatility makes it a valuable tool for music educators, therapists, and individuals who want to make music accessible to all. Educational and engaging Ideal for early music education, the Arcana Strum helps users develop their musical skills in a fun and engaging way. The included guideline handbook, downloadable songbooks, and music theory documents offer a wealth of educational content, making it easy for music teachers to incorporate the Arcana Strum into their lessons without requiring special training. Its simple interface and similarity to playing a guitar make it an excellent tool for teaching and inspiring students to explore the world of music. What's in the box? Arcana Strum instrument Adjustable keys and handle sensitivity settings Right or left-handed playing options Guideline handbook Downloadable songbooks and music theory documents Unlock the joy of music with the Arcana Strum, the perfect adaptive instrument for creating an inclusive and inspiring musical experience. Whether for education, therapy, or personal enjoyment, the Arcana Strum is the ultimate choice for accessible and engaging music-making! Our Arcana Strum handles and accessories Y-Handle with velcro strap for Arcana Strum Flat handle with velcro strap for Arcana Strum Narrow handle for Arcana Strum Ball handle for Arcana Strum Arcana E-Box expansion for Arcana Strum Arcana 3-keys adapter for Arcana Strum TiME Case Study A partnership project between TiME (Technology in Music Education UK) and NMPAT (Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust) looked at how the Arcana Strum enhances access to music making for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The case study includes examples of how to use the Strum to develop motor skills gradually, first playing one hand at a time, then with both together and even 'co-playing' with teacher and student together. The case study also covers using the Strum as part of an ensemble and within the Sounds of Intent (SOI) framework. Read the full paper here: TiME - Arcana Strum Case Study More useful information Arcana Strum Tutorials
