Pan flutes

[LordEustace]

My right arm is paralyzed (I was born a lefty, how lucky is that?) because I had a brain hemmorrage(sp) in 1990, and never got the use back. I was thinking the other day, maybe I could try to play a Pan flute. What I'd like to be able to do is play one using only my left hand to hold it. Does a Pan flute have holes that hafta be covered by your fingers? 'Cause if that's the case.... Looks like I'm out of another cool instrument to try and play. Thank you for any help you can give.

[uncletimcobleigh]

The pan flute does not have fingerholes. Your idea will work. You wouldn't even have to be all that facile with your good hand, if you can move head. I saw Mike Seeger playing quills (southern US panpipes) held in a harmonica neck frame, allowing him to play banjo and quills at the same time. So you have a good chance to succeed at this.

[LordEustace]

oh, excellent! thanks my friend.