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 ensembles with: The first electronic instrument recognised by ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music, the Clarion is already played by hundreds of young disabled musicians in inclusive ensembles in the UK such as the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO), as well as professional musicians.
Packed with creative features: The Clarion comes packed with features to support your music-making, starting 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, full note customisation and all 13 instrument sounds.
Watch our video introduction
Buy the full version of the Clarion and unlock all instrument sounds and features
Upgrade to the full version of the Clarion in-app, 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
Clarion 1.29
Free version
Full version
Patterns
Full library of Clarion patterns*
BBC Ten Pieces
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 to play: First Steps, Happy Birthday and Blow the Wind Southerly. The full version of the Clarion 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 of the Clarion 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 patterns across devices e.g. for group music activity, must buy the Clarion through Clarion Education (or as part of their subsription 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.
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.
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