[Menvi-discuss] Braille Drum Notation

[Kathleen Cantrell]

Good morning, Eddie,

Section 34 in the Music Braille Code 2015 deals with percussion music. There are symbols and procedures for all kinds of percussion, including music with pictographs and icons. While the Code cannot possibly cover every contingency or every symbol you may come across, a good transcriber will be able to interpret the symbols and find a way to clearly represent what print is showing, as Jeanie pointed out, as well!

Good luck!
Kathleen  

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 3:43 PM, Jeanie Willis via Menvi-discuss <menvi-discuss at menvi.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eddie,
> 
> I was hoping someone else would jump in and say they are a percussion expert
> as I don't know anything about Braille percussion.
> But, I can point you to the BANA Braille Music code 2015 in 5 Braile volumes
> and pdf which will have a specific section on percussion I'm sure.  I also
> notice that volume 5 has a list of all available Braille music symbols.
> Also, I have found my transcriber with any unusual violin signs for slides
> at a specific angle will use an appropriate sign in a way that in her
> experience fits all the other rules even if she can't find a precedent for
> this.  So working with a good transcriber to explain what the print symbol
> does and finding a good solution is always possible.  She then lists those
> in the table at the front of the book as a reference.
> I'm sure there will be an appropriate symbol there even if it means
> something slightly different for a different instrument, but can be adapted.
> Then, if there wasn't an option in the BANA code and you have a good
> solution specific to percussion you can submit these to be considered and
> added.
> Hope that is of help.
> Someone else may be able to direct you to the specific section/pages within
> the code for you to reference.  I haven't tackled the volumes much yet.
> And if you are still stuck I could ask my transcriber for some guidance for
> you.
> 
> Jeanie
> 
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> From: Menvi-discuss On Behalf Of Eddie Salcido via Menvi-discuss
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 5:05 PM
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> Cc: Eddie Salcido <rednexican75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Menvi-discuss] Braille Drum Notation
> 
> Hello, everyone.
> I'm wondering how comprehensive the music braille code is for drum notation
> for things like ride symbols, cross sticks, kicks, snares, high hats and
> floor toms and how you would go about notating drum fills with these
> elements in a rhythmic fashion. Over the past few weeks, I have cobbled
> together my own braille charting and arranging system for a show I'm doing
> next month, and this would be a cool piece of information to have. Thanks.
> Eddie
> 
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