Electronic musical instrument

An electronic musical keyboard instrument comprising a console including sound producing and modulating circuitry, a keyboard capability, a series of rhythm stops operable to actuate a selected one of a plurality of components of said circuitry for producing a rhythmic effect, and a series of instrument stops operable to actuate a selected one of a plurality of components of said circuitry simulating the sound of a musical instrument, a unit comprising switching means for functionally duplicating only a portion of said keyboard capability, said series of rhythm stops and said series of instrument stops, said unit being specially adapted for operation by a handicapped person and being formed complementarily to the handicap of such person.

An electronic musical keyboard instrument of the type for providing sounds corresponding to a full musical ensemble, comprising:

• a console including sound producing and modulating circuitry and first switching means for controlling said circuitry;
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• a separate unit having second switching means for controlling said circuitry, said separate unit being shaped and said second switching means being arranged for operation by a person who is physically disabled by having the functioning of at least one limb impaired and constituting means specifically formed complementarily to the person's impairment for operating said second switching means.