[ddots-l] Re: Taking Music Theory Tests?
- From: Chris Smart <chris_s@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:12:28 -0500
At 11:49 AM 11/18/2010, you wrote:
My parents don't know music at all, but my teacher does. I'm not
sure how you'd describe musical notation though. There are way to
many lines and cymbals.
There aren't that many.
If you're going to be working with sighted musicians, you should
know a little about how music is written on the staff, and how that
differs from music Braille. If you start talking about interval
signs and octave signs, they might not have a clue what you're on
about.
Have you asked the school what you are expected to know for this
theory test?
Most colleges publish this sort of information, things like basic
things like the treble and bass cleffs, intervals, perhaps some
scale identification. It depends on the school and the focus of the
program.
Also, is there a place that prints full scores of Operas or
whatnot in Braille?
possibly. are you in the US? check with NLS.
I'm also wondering if it is possible to read a vocal score using a
Braille display?
Woe. Usually, reading music braille is rather slow.
If you can sight-read something cold, as in, you've never read it
before, you have my respect!
You should be able to read simple melody lines though, and perhaps
sing solfegio syllables for the notes. Many colleges have
sight-singing class, possibly called ear training, where they do this.
Thank you and I think I will explain my situation to Oberlin.
You should at least make them aware of your disability and your needs!
And definitely ask what you are expected to know for this theory test.
Chris
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