[bksvol-discuss] Re: Sample Book I Want Image Descriptions For

  • From: Cindy Ray <cindyray@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:59:08 -0600

Part of the problem with Braille music is that lots of people aren't using it. 
They think it is too hard. Many who are taking lessons and the like get people 
to record their parts for them; there may be a netter way now. I love Braille 
music myself, and any easy way to get it would be nice. I can't afford to buy 
music software or I would do it in a New York Minute.
Cindy

On Nov 16, 2011, at 6:22 AM, Homme, James wrote:

> Hi,
> The latest on this is that I found a local Pittsburgh area transcriber who 
> knows a guy who does music transcription. The local transcriber thinks that 
> Braille music transcription is a dying art, and that Braille transcription is 
> also a dying art. Anyway, I will report back. 
> 
> Regarding the publisher quality book that says "image" for every chess 
> position, that could be easily fixed with FEN diagrams, which are standard in 
> both the sighted and the blind world, because FEN  diagrams are used by 
> computers to create graphical depictions of chess icons on a chess board. The 
> chess book I'm referring to is by Pandolphini. I hope I spelled that name 
> correctly.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Debby Franson
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:14 AM
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Sample Book I Want Image Descriptions For
> 
> Hi Jim!
> 
> Please let us know what happens.  It might help anyone else who is 
> interested in music.
> 
> Debby
> 
> At 02:34 PM 11/14/2011, Homme, James wrote
>> Hi All,
>> As it turns out, I got in touch with the Braille transcription people. 
>> They took a look, and it turns out that the pictur4es are indeed music. 
>> I'm checking other options. Thanks to all for helping.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Debby Franson
>> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:17 AM
>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Sample Book I Want Image Descriptions For
>> 
>> Hi everyone!
>> 
>> I just followed the link that James gave in one of his previous posts for
>> this book:
>> 
>> Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book
>> Mark Levine
>> and
>> Sher Music
>> 
>> http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/310068
>> 
>> Then, I just followed the link to:
>> 
>> Obtaining a Braille embossed copy
>> 
>> Here is what it says:
>> 
>> Ordering Embossed Braille
>>  Additionally, through a partnership with TechAdapt Inc., you can order a
>> Bookshare
>> book in embossed Braille. Anyone in the United States can order these
>> embossed books;
>> you do not need to be a Bookshare Member.  Please email
>> sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>  with the book title, author, and ISBN number, if available. TechAdapt
>> will contact
>> you with embossing options and pricing information. Only books that are
>> "excellent"
>> or "publisher" quality can be embossed. Newspapers and magazines are not
>> available
>> in embossed braille. You can have the books sent directly to you or sent to
>> someone
>> as a gift.
>> 
>> This page is at:
>> 
>> http://www.bookshare.org/_/gettingStarted/readBooks
>> 
>> Does anyone know whether TechAdapt Inc. can braille music?
>> 
>> James, you might want to write to them and ask if no one on the list knows.
>> 
>> Another option is to contact a transcriber who specializes in braille
>> music.  I don't know of any offhand, so you could google it and see what
>> comes up.
>> 
>> Debby
>> 
>> At 02:36 PM 11/9/2011, Homme, James wrote
>>> Hi,
>>> I called the publisher, and on their site at
>>> http://www.shermusic.com/new/digital_books.shtml, they have Bookshare
>>> listed as a publisher of their digital books. Probably it would be a good
>>> idea to see if someone would record the book or books.
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mayrie ReNae
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:31 PM
>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Sample Book I Want Image Descriptions For
>>> 
>>> HI Jim,
>>> 
>>> This is a publisher donated book.  So, even if there is musical notation
>>> in it, it won't be represented except as images.  Sorry!
>>> 
>>> Mayrie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ----------
>>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Homme, James
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:52 AM
>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Sample Book I Want Image Descriptions For
>>> Hi,
>>> I wonder if someone can tell me if this book uses actual musical notes or
>>> just charts and chord symbols. I started to read it, and every image said
>>> "image." And if Bookshare isn't into music, how did this get there? I'm
>>> trying to get back some of my piano technique and was hopeful, but ah well.
>>> 
>>> http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/310072
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> Jim Homme,
>>> Usability Services,
>>> Phone: 412-544-1810.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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