Hi Michelle,
I think this is a grand idea. I might actually do something about
learning braille music if I had it on my PK so I could get verbal
confirmation as to what I'm reading.
Of course, I have no idea how difficult it would be to do that, but
given the other languages, computer braille, etc., it seems to me
that it should indeed be possible.
Even though I don't read music braille, I'd likely pay extra to have
it. One could almost teach oneself braille music if it were on a
device like this.
Thanks for bringing this up.
Richard Turner
"Where words fail, music speaks."
on Tuesday 8/8/2006 07:18 AM Michele Thredgold said
Hi Listers. I want to get your opinion of the idea of incorporating the
Braille music code as an extra into a future upgrade, rather like the
linguistics software was; meaning, that not everybody has to have it on
their BN but only those who want or need it.
I am studying music at a tertiary institution and use Sibelius and one
means of doing my theory. However, sometimes, I need to use my
BrailleNote for taking notes and in these instances, music and text can
be intermixed.
I have asked Ramona Mandy about this problem and she says it is possible
to enter Braille music on the BN and emboss it, but not to print it.
This means, of course, that if one has a Braille display, it's okay; one
can understand what one ahs written, but if the display is not working
properly, or one is relying chiefly on speech feedback, the BN, not
having the Braille music code as part of it's Braille choices, will
speak out perfect nonsense.
Every time there is an upgrade, I wait with bated breath to see if my
request, which I have made several times to the powers that be, has
materialized, but not yet.
Don't get me wrong, I am more impressed than ever with the new upgrade,
particularly the Daisy player, and can't wait to test it out, once I get
my Classic upgraded to an Mpower. However, I think there are a number
of BN users who are doing music who would appreciate this development.
Any opinions would be welcome.
Cheers!
Michele from Oz
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