A must-try accessible instrument
Download the Clarion for free
Available on iPads and Windows devices, the game-changing Clarion® accessible instrument is now free to try, then buy as a single licence. It’s a must-try for musicians with access needs, both beginners and advanced players, and anyone who doesn’t read sheet music. It’s also an invaluable tool for music leaders and music therapists working in inclusive and accessible settings.
Play music your way
Compatible with a wide range of assistive technology: The Clarion can be played with hands, eye movement, or head movement, using eyegaze technology and head trackers, enabling more musicians to play independently.
An expressive instrument you can progress on, and play in groups with: You can play it solo and with others. The first electronic instrument recognised by ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music, the Clarion is a live instrument that can be played alongside electronic and acoustic instruments. Hundreds of young musicians in inclusive ensembles have performed on it, including the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO), as well as professional musicians.
Packed with creative features: In addition to being an expressive instrument, the Clarion comes with a library of ready-to-play patterns, including Happy Birthday, Amazing Grace, and Grasswalk from Plants vs. Zombies (BBC Ten Pieces).
The full version of the Clarion unlocks creative composition tools, full note customisation and all 13 instrument sounds.
Watch our video introduction
Buy the full version of the Clarion in-app
Upgrade to unlock all instrument sounds, additional content, and advanced features – at a price that works for you:
£14.99
Open concession
A reduced price for anyone who needs it, to help keep the Clarion accessible.
£29.99
Standard
Our regular price. Supports ongoing development of the Clarion.
£44.99
Supporter
Pay it forward to help us offer concessions and develop the Clarion.
Try the Clarion for free
Download the free trial version of the Clarion on the App Store or Microsoft Store
Specifications for individual licences
Clarion 1.29
Free version
Full version
Patterns
Full library of Clarion patterns*
Open Orchestras patterns (for schools only)
BBC Ten Pieces (Storm and Grasswalk)
Create new patterns
Duplicate patterns
Edit patterns
Delete patterns
Pages (link patterns to play longer pieces)
Sounds
Full library of instrument sounds **
Folders
Ability to create pattern folders
Add new folders
Duplicate folders
Delete folders
Sharing patterns across devices ***
* The free version of the Clarion includes starter patterns: First Steps, Happy Birthday and Blow the Wind Southerly. The full version includes patterns for common scales and chords, Pentatonic Jam Session, and all paid-for patterns released in the future.
** Sounds included in the free version are: strings, flute, synth pad and zither. The full version also includes warm pad, harp, flute, brass low, organ, celesta, strings high, strings low, saw pad, xylophone, and marimba.
*** Music leaders and therapists who need to share music across devices (e.g. in group music activities) must buy the Clarion through Clarion Education, or as part of a subscription to the Open Orchchestras programme for special schools.
System requirements:
Clarion version 1.29 is compatible with:
- iPads running iOS 16 or higher. Please note, the Clarion is not available on iPhones.
- PCs running Windows 10 or 11.
Important note:
To install and update the Clarion app on devices running Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (such as Tobii Dynavox I-Series and older Smartbox GridPad models), please use this direct download link or cut and paste this link into your web browser: https://bit.ly/clarion-on-microsoft-store.
Join the community of Clarion players
Learn how to play the Clarion on our YouTube channel. You’ll find tips, tricks and advice from our community of Clarion players there, and on our Instagram and Facebook.
Quick guides
You can get playing straightaway with an iPad or Windows device. To make the most of your instrument, we recommend you upgrade to the full version in-app. You may also want to invest in some additional equipment, especially for those playing in an ensemble setting.
About Open Up Music
Open Up Music is the charity behind the Clarion. Our mission is to open up music to young disabled musicians, and we do this through the Clarion and our other programmes: the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO), the world’s first disabled-led youth orchestra; and Open Orchestras, the UK’s largest network of orchestras in special schools.
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The Clarion® is a programme of charity Open Up Music
Registered Charity Number: 1167028
Registered Company Number: 06414209 (England and Wales)
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