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TouchTone – a unique musical instrument for children with physical disabilities

TouchTone is an electronic musical instrument designed with a vision to develop musical ability, develop bimanual coordination and increase social participation of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

The most important features of TouchTone:

1. Helps children develop musical ability by allowing them to practice rhythm, scales, modes, melody, harmony. Children can use it as a companion for music education programs.
2. Matches the development of children, and can help improve bimanual coordination by encouraging the use of the affected hand to actively participate in music performance.
3. Provides an opportunity to play ensemble with other musicians by allowing playing as a lead as well as an accompanying instrument.
4. Incorporates a learning module which can help therapists and children record exercises and set developmental goals. Children can visually follow an exercise on the instrument by following the LED indicator next to the specific pad.

Interested in getting a TouchTone?

TouchTone is under development and is expected to be available for demo and testing by December 2011. If you would like to be notified about the launch, and if you are interested in acquiring TouchTone, please subscribe using the form below and let us know the quantity you are interested in.

TouchTone is a compelling product of cocreation involving therapists, parents and children. If you see value in TouchTone, then we would love to know more about it and see how we can make it better for everyone! Please fill up the form below to show your interest in TouchTone and to indicate your participation. By choosing to participate, you express your willingness to share your experience towards the development of TouchTone and allow us to contact you with specific questions.