Clarion

The Clarion® is a game-changing musical instrument that’s as expressive as traditional instruments and highly accessible to play. It’s a must-try for musicians with access needs, both beginners and advanced players, and anyone who doesn’t read sheet music.

Download the free-to-play version and start making music straight away with high-quality sounds, including strings, flute, synth pad and zither. Upgrade within the app to unlock creative composition, full note customisation, all instrument sounds and a complete library of ready-to-play patterns.

Are you a music or education organisation? Sign in via the Open Orchestras or Clarion Education programme to unlock ‘My Cloud’ and share patterns across your devices, alongside full access to all Clarion features.

Why the Clarion?

• Already played by hundreds of young disabled musicians in ensembles across the UK, including the National Open Youth Orchestra, where disabled and non-disabled musicians play together using acoustic and electronic instruments.
• Supports musical progression, creativity and therapeutic self-expression.
• The first electronic instrument recognised by ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Features to explore:

• A library of ready-to-play patterns, including Happy Birthday, Amazing Grace, and Grasswalk from Plants vs Zombies (BBC Ten Pieces).
• Play it your way: play by ear, follow a score, play patterns, or compose your own music.
• Create longer pieces using the Pages feature to link patterns together.
• Learn quickly with our YouTube tutorials, and share your music as you go.