Hi, Sunny...

Aulos makes one for $18.95, but I don't know if it will fit the bill.
You can see it at:

http://www.musick8.com/store/alphadetail.php?product_group=1531

I must ask... which hand does she have? If she can play BAG on any
such recorder, there is much music for her... and much positive
accomplishment to be felt by her.

Another thought... could she participate on a simple keyboard
instrument? With a nice woodwind sound, she could blend in and fully
play all Recorder Karate tunes.

Keep me posted... I love finding creative ways to help challenged
kids. They have enough problems without making music another one.

Last thought... if the Dolmetsch actually works for her, make it a
project on for DonorsChoose. Or reach out to a local philanthropist.
There may even be federal moneys available.

My 2 cents.

Paul


At 3:40 PM -0800 11/4/09, Sunny Ahrens wrote:
>Hi list!
>We have a 3rd grade student at my school who was born with one arm that ends
>right at her elbow (with no fingers). Her other arm and fingers
>are normal. It is amazing to watch her keep up with her peers doing all
>sorts of things - including playing rhythm & mallet instruments. But what
>do I do once we start recorders? Most adaptive recorders that I have seen
>require a minimum of 6 usable digits. She only has 5. There is a Dolmetsch
>adaptive recorder that can be played with one hand, but it's over $400!
>I hate the thought that she'll have such a limited range while the other
>students go on learning more & more fingerings. We also do Recorder Karate,
>and as it stands, she'd only be able to earn her white, yellow & orange
>belts. I will most likely adapt that for her, adding songs with those notes
>that she is able to play, but using harder rhythms & articulation. I've
>never dealt with a situation like this before and would love to hear your
>suggestions! Thanks in advance!
>Sunny Ahrens
>Campbell, CA
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