Adaptive Instrument

A musical instrument that has been specifically designed or modified to be playable by people with disabilities. Adaptive instruments may use alternative input methods such as touch sensors, breath control, eye tracking, or simplified physical interfaces to enable music creation without requiring the fine motor control demanded by conventional instruments. Examples include the Skoog (a soft, squeezable cube that maps touch to sound) and various MIDI controller adaptations. Adaptive instruments range from consumer products for recreational music-making to professional-grade tools for composers and performers.