[Menvi-discuss] Accessible music notation software

[Bill McCann]

It is possible to import a MusicXML file into the Lime notation software and to read the braille music on your braille display as Lime plays the music back at any tempo.  The print music on the screen tracks in sync with the braille music shown on your braille display.

In order for this to work, you must be authorized for the GOODFEEL suite of accessible music software from Dancing Dots.  Anyone who would like to try it for free can contact me off-list at my info at dancingdots.com<mailto:info at dancingdots.com> address.

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From: Menvi-discuss <menvi-discuss-bounces at menvi.org> On Behalf Of Ella Yu via Menvi-discuss
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Subject: Re: [Menvi-discuss] Accessible music notation software

Hi, I don't know of a direct way to be able to take a musicxml file and open it so you can play it back while displaying sheet music at the same time. What I personally do, is convert the xml to a brf file that I can read on my braille device, and then if I want to listen along, I can open the same file in MuseScore and go fro there.

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 9:27 AM Rachel Harris via Menvi-discuss <menvi-discuss at menvi.org<mailto:menvi-discuss at menvi.org>> wrote:
Do you use a mac? I know Logic Prro has lots of flexibility in terms of midi files being imported into the software; is that what you’re looking for? It should be able to convert the notation to midi so you can learn by listening to the piece, and it has lots of flexibility regarding turning certain parts(left vs. Right hand) on and off, among other features.not sure if this is what you’re looking for, plus I don’t know anything about braille notation(I have laways learned my music by ear. It seems more practical since most instruments, such as piano, require you to play with two hands, but reading braille also takes two hands.)

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM Dewald van Deventer via Menvi-discuss <menvi-discuss at menvi.org<mailto:menvi-discuss at menvi.org>> wrote:
Hi all. It's been a while since I've posted here. I've only recently resubscribed, so sorry if I am reposting a question.

I would like to know from you guys how you learn new pieces, especially for piano.
I've played with a few programs like Ibos, Braille Music Reader, Braille Music Editor, etc. and music notation software like Lime from Dancing Dots, etc.
But I am looking for a way to import an XML file that you can download from the internet, "I use Musescore's library", and have it displayed in Braille, and that can play it back to you.
Braille Music Reader is amazing, but it supports all kind of weird file formats.
Ibos only displays one measure at a time...
Musescore is developing nicely. You can even export to BRF now.
Optimally, it would be nice to have an app on my phone or iPad to sit at the piano, and browse through my score, and even disable dynamic markings at first, etc.
If any of you can give me some advice on how you do it.

Thanks,
Dewald.


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