Arcana Strum

Categories: Commercial Hardware Products

Submitted By: Haim Kairy

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Arcana Strum

The Arcana Strum: A groundbreaking, inclusively designed music instrument empowering individuals with disabilities to engage in music education and creative expression seamlessly

Product Description

Arcana Strum

The Arcana Strum is an adaptable MIDI instrument that incorporates solutions which enable individuals with very limited movement abilities, or neurodiverse individuals to learn and play music. The instrument “behaves” like a guitar, one hand does the strumming and the other selects chords. You can also play melodies, solos and riffs. Can be played as a beginner, with chords or fixed scales, or as a professional with as a chromatic 2.5 octave instrument. There are available sensors and switches that enable playing of the instrument with feet, head and more.

How It’s Innovative

The Arcana Strum is the first off-the-shelf music instrument design from the ground-up to cater the needs of a wide variety of disabled individuals. Based on guitar principles, you can learn and play music just as you would with a guitar.

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Most Inspiring Use Cases

The Arcana Strum is used daily in special-needs schools, day-care centers and rehabilitation centers by individuals ages 5-95.

Expansion Plans

B2C – Create a mass-produced affordable model and market to private individuals.

Commercialization

B2B – Reach music schools and acquire endorsement by music educators and therapists.

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Entrant's name: Haim Kairy
Email address: haim.kairy@arcanainstruments.com
25 word product pitch:
The Arcana Strum: A groundbreaking, inclusively designed music instrument empowering individuals with disabilities to engage in music education and creative expression seamlessly
Provide a short description of your entry :
The Arcana Strum is an adaptable MIDI instrument that incorporates solutions which enable individuals with very limited movement abilities, or neurodiverse individuals to learn and play music. The instrument "behaves" like a guitar, one hand does the strumming and the other selects chords. You can also play melodies, solos and riffs. Can be played as a beginner, with chords or fixed scales, or as a professional with as a chromatic 2.5 octave instrument. There are available sensors and switches that enable playing of the instrument with feet, head and more.
Do you have a web page or URL describing the entry?: https://arcanainstruments.com/links
Video URL (either Vimeo or YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhl68NGRN6s
Describe how it is innovative:
The Arcana Strum is the first off-the-shelf music instrument design from the ground-up to cater the needs of a wide variety of disabled individuals. Based on guitar principles, you can learn and play music just as you would with a guitar.
What is the most inspiring use of your entry?:
The Arcana Strum is used daily in special-needs schools, day-care centers and rehabilitation centers by individuals ages 5-95.
How does your entry connect with other MIDI devices or software:
The Arcana Strum send MIDI via bluetooth or USB. Connects to smart-phones and tablets or Mac/PC to any DAW.
Commercialization plans:
B2B - Reach music schools and acquire endorsement by music educators and therapists.
Expansion plans:
B2C - Create a mass-produced affordable model and market to private individuals.