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Progress around the World in Braille Music

Posted by: John Hanson

People and music are everywhere. Written music is an international language, including braille music notation. And there are individuals, groups and organizations around the world working to create and/or disseminate braille music. The NLS Music Section is one of those players. We are not alone. Last week I received a written inquiry from the Siloam …

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Braille Music Transcribers

Posted by: John Hanson

Transcribers. Where would we be without them? All of us who provide braille music, or who need and use braille music, are indebted to the labors of braille music transcribers. So how do you become a music transcriber? (Hint: We need more.) The first step is to take and pass the literary braille course, offered …

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Braille Music Transcribers

Posted by: John Hanson

The Music Section often touts the large number of braille music scores in its collection (20,000+).  Without braille music transcribers, there would be no such scores.  Some of you may know or know about music transcribers and may even have made use of their skills.  You should also know that these transcribers transcribe for everyone …