[MusicTlk] Making Music Available for Everyone with Music Braille Stickers

[David Andrews]

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>American Printing House - Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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>Making Music Available for Everyone with Music Braille Stickers
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>The transcription of sheet music to braille can 
>be a lengthy and complicated endeavor. With a 
>limited number of music braille certified 
>transcribers throughout the United States, the 
>experience can be costly and has an 
>unpredictable turnaround time depending on the 
>complexity of the music, length of the piece, 
>and availability of the transcriber. The process 
>can make it difficult for students who are blind 
>or low vision to get involved with music in 
>school, at home, and in their community. With 
>Music Braille Stickers, anyone, regardless of 
>musical knowledge or braille literacy, can 
>instantly translate a piece of music.
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>About Music Braille Stickers
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>Music Braille Stickers are clear adhesive 
>stickers which include braille formations for 
>notes, rests, time signatures, and other music 
>notation. They can be applied to music 
>worksheets, sheet music, instruments, or other 
>items for classroom activities or individual 
>learning. The stickers are clear, ensuring you 
>can see the printed notes and symbols 
>underneath. The product is sorted into columns, 
>each labeled in large print at the top of each 
>sheet. “Music braille stickers are intended to 
>make music braille translation quicker and 
>faster for parents and students. Anyone who is 
>interested in transcribing print to braille,” 
>said APH Product Manager, Laura Zierer.
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>The “parent product” includes a kit with two 
>replaceable packs: notes & rests, and additional 
>symbols. With the initial pack, you receive 25 
>total sheets of stickers. Pages 1-16 feature 
>notes and rests, while the remaining pages 
>include additional symbols, such as time 
>signatures, sharps, ties, and more. From there, 
>users are able to re-order the individual 
>replaceable packs as the need arises.
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>Making Music Accessible
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>The design of these stickers reflects a 
>dedication to putting music in the hands of 
>anyone, at any time. For parents and teachers, 
>Music Braille Stickers simplify the process of 
>transcription regardless of access to a 
>transcriber, TVI, or someone with the knowledge 
>of music braille. The labeled columns allow for 
>users to simply locate the note or symbol and 
>place the clear sticker directly on top. Once 
>the stickers have all been placed, teachers and 
>students can still easily view the notes 
>underneath, making it a tool for accessible 
>education alongside classroom collaboration.
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>For students who are blind or low vision, 
>exploration of music and the arts is not always 
>encouraged due to roadblocks with access. Music 
>Braille Stickers aims to bridge that gap. 
>“Music literacy is part of literacy. Music is 
>fun! It enhances learning and cognition. These 
>adhesive braille stickers help make music 
>education accessible to braille-learning and 
>braille-reading students,” said Zierer.
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>Field testers felt empowered in their ability to 
>independently complete music assignments, 
>develop flashcards, and simply read through a 
>piece. Teachers noted how convenient it was to 
>have pre-made stickers at the ready. The product 
>was enjoyed by students who are blind and low 
>vision along with their sighted peers. “This 
>is going to save teachers a lot of time, and 
>make resources accessible a lot sooner,” said Zierer.
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>Bring the joy of music and creative expression 
>to your student’s life in a new and exciting 
>way this school year with Music Braille 
>Stickers,<https://www.aph.org/product/music-braille-stickers/> 
>available now on the APH website!
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