How to Read Braille Music, 2nd Ed.

Published by Opus Technologies, this book explains the music braille symbols most frequently found in elementary through intermediate-level music. It's written at a fifth grade reading level, so it's suitable for both children and adults.

Use this book if you are working with students who want to play in the band, or if you have more serious, higher-level blind musicians who need a strong understanding of the braille music code.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Basic Music Symbols
Octave Signs
Accidentals
Rests
Time and Key Signatures
Whole Note or 16th?
Abbreviations and Words
Doubling
Grouping

2. Vocal Music
Repeated Words
Slurs
Two Words on One Note

3. Wind Instruments and Percussion
Repeats
Slurs
Transposing Instruments
Percussion

4. String Instruments
Fingering
Bowing or Plectrum
String Signs
Positions or Frets
Continuation Lines
Chords for Guitar

5. Piano and Organ Music
Chords
In-accord
Repeats
Slurs
Other Symbols

6. Resources

Index of Music Symbols