Resources | SEN/D and Inclusion
Music technology is an ever growing and evolving area that is enhancing access to music making for children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D) and any inclusion challenges.
At TiME we are working alongside many highly experienced teachers, music leaders and organisations to provide information on the range of music technology that can improve equitable access to all areas of music teaching and learning, composing and performance.
As part of this work we are one of six organisations working together as the Inclusive Music Consortium, led by Creative United, who are focussing on broadening access to music for anyone with additional needs or specialist requirements. This can be through adapted instruments, music technology or through providing and sharing information and training.
Music Technology
Here are some more of the great music technology products being used by disabled and non-disabled musicians and people working in SEN/D and Inclusion settings.
Soundbeam 6 Soundbeam is an award-winning 'touch-free' musical device that turns even the smallest physical movements into sounds and music. Using cutting-edge sensor technology, Soundbeam enables people of all abilities to create music. Soundbeam has transformed the field of music therapy, empowering individuals to express themselves through music.
Cosmo Switch and App Cosmo is a set of interactive and multi-sensory controllers, that work together with the Cosmo app. There are a range of music and other activities available designed to provide engaging opportunities for learning, creativity and therapy.
Odla Accessible Music Notation hardware interface.
The Dubler. Voice to MIDI microphone and software!
OddBall The Oddball is a bouncy ball that is paired with your phone to make music, Each bounce, tap or roll of the ball triggers a sound and the intensity of the bounce alters the volume, inflection or pitch.
The SUBPAC. Wearing a SUBPAC will let you feel deep bass frequencies that create an immersive, physical, full-body experience.
Mi.Mu Gloves Wearable music technology connecting movement to music
Skoog 2 and Skwitch The Skoog is an electronic musical instrument designed to be inclusive and accessible, Skoog senses your touch and interprets every move to create music. Skwitch is a clever music-making gadget & app that works with your iPhone and uses the onboard sensors to create a one-button musical instrument
EyeHarp EyeHarp is the first musical instrument that allows people with disabilities to learn and play music with gaze or with head movements.
Haptic Baton A wireless conducting system to support visually impaired musicians - the haptic baton captures the movement of the conductor’s hand and beams it to players wearing a vibration receiver.
Resources
Here at TiME (Technology in Music Education UK) we have put together a list of our Top Ten Accessible and Inclusive Music Instruments. This is just a start, and we will update this list as new products become available.
Please download your copy here - Top Ten Accessible and Inclusive Music Instruments Part 1
We will update our list of resources regularly, if you are aware of some great resources or links we should be sharing please get in touch
Quality Framework in SEN/D settings (Youth Music) Do, Review, Improve is a tool to help you understand, measure and evaluate the quality of music-making sessions with young people in SEN/D settings.
Sounds of Intent and the SOI Framework Sounds of Intent is a framework of musical development that covers the whole range of ability from profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) to those with autism.
Leicestershire Music Education Hub Leicestershire Music have developed a teacher resource pack for SEN/D settings to support the teaching of musical skills through the vehicle of iPads.
Making Music is the Key - Drake Music report This report pulls together current knowledge, experience, understanding and practice of inclusion in music making.
BBC Bring the Noise resources A set of creative music resources to support engagement of young disabled learners or those with additional support needs
Organisations
Here are just a few of the fantastic organisations that are working to support music teaching, creation and performance in SEN/D and with Inclusion.
Drake Music are leaders in music, disability and technology. Drake use new technologies and ideas to open up access to music for all.
Nordoff Robbins are the UK’s largest music therapy charity dedicated to bringing high-quality music therapy to as many people as possible.
Open Up Music work with young disabled musicians to make and share exciting music. They have developed the Clarion an innovative accessible instrument that can be played expressively with any part of the body, including eye movement.
The OHMI Trust commission adapted instruments to enable people with disabilities to play the instruments they want to play; at school, home, or in a professional ensemble.