Sheet music for the disabled

[willowin]

Hi, I am new to this site and have a question about finding some modified sheet music for a person with disabilities. I took piano lessons for over 10yrs in the 70's-80's and enjoyed playing up until my hands were disfigured from and illness in 1999. Now I am wanting to learn to play again with my disabilities because I miss it so much. So if anyone knows where I can find modified sheet music , preferably classical, I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
David

[hfmadopter]

I don't believe there is any different music written for your situation. I believe you need to find ways to adjust how you play. I say that because around the same time you were taking piano so was I and my teachers hands were disfigured from arthritis. Really a mess, with swollen knuckles and bent fingers. Long story short, she played the same music as everyone else. She did have to adjust a bit, make some breaks here or there on large chords but she did it oh so well, to watch and hear her play was something quite amazing ! Added to that she had rather small hands.

By the same token someone could pop on here and say, oh get "this" music !!

[kriatina]

Hello, willowin,

I found most of my “scores for beginners” etc.
in Charity Shops and Second Hand Book Shops.

Whilst browsing there I was impressed about some of the scores
which were constructed for people with different disabilities of all kinds.

Most of these scores were constructed from around 1890 and 1920.
 
It might be also helpful to enquire in Music Schools/Colleges
and I am sure there are experienced & understanding library-employees
in Music Colleges/Music/Libraries who can give you some further ideas and inspirations
they might show you their Archive-Material etc to assist you further.

Best of luck from Kristina.

[willowin]

Thank you