[MusicTlk] Looking for accessible stand alone keyboard

Linda Mentink lmentink7360 at gmail.com
Wed Feb 25 13:51:02 UTC 2026 

Hi Robert,

If you have a music store in your area, go there and see what they have. Otherwise, call music stores around and explain your need for an accessible keyboard with 61 keys.


On Feb 24, 2026 10:49 PM, Robert Jaquiss via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello Catherine and list:
>
>      Yes, I am looking for a music keyboard. I am thinking 61 keys, choice of instruments etc. Thank you.
>
> Regards,
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Catherine Samuel via MusicTlk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:31 PM
> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians' <musictlk at nfbnet.org>; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Catherine Samuel <cgtrumpet at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] Looking for accessible stand alone keyboard
>
> Hi Dan,
> I think the question was about keyboards that play music, not computer keyboards.
> Catherine
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dan TeVelde via MusicTlk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:13 PM
> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians' <musictlk at nfbnet.org>; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: dan.tevelde at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] Looking for accessible stand alone keyboard
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> I'm not sure I understand your question. What do you want to do with this type of keyboard? There are small folding keyboards but the one I have doesn't have a num pad.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Jaquiss via MusicTlk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:14 AM
> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians' <musictlk at nfbnet.org>; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: rjaquiss at earthlink.net
> Subject: [MusicTlk] Looking for accessible stand alone keyboard
>
> Hello:
>
>      My wife and I would like to find an accessible keyboard. I have in mind something that is fully self contained. Our living space is to small for an external amplifier etc. Thank you.
>
> Regards,
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Katelyn MacIntyre via MusicTlk
> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:10 PM
> To: Musicians Music Talk Mailing List for Blind <musictlk at nfbnet.org>; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katelyn MacIntyre <katelynmacmusic at gmail.com>
> Subject: [MusicTlk] Fwd: [Perform-Talk] Upcoming Braille Music Workshop today Feb 22
>
> If you haven’t seen this yet, please see below. We’d love to have you join us for anyone interested in learning the basics of Braille music!
>
> ~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
> www.katelynmac.com
> www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
> @KatelynMacMusic
> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
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> > From: Dezman Jackson via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Date: February 22, 2026 at 6:35:03 AM EST
> > To: perform-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: jackson.dezman at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Perform-Talk] Upcoming Braille Music Workshop today
> > Reply-To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > 
> > Good morning all,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Just a final reminder of our Basics of Braille music workshop taking 
> > place this evening at 7 PM Eastern. We are very much looking forward 
> > to having folks join in. Below you find the outline as well as Zoom 
> > information and attached the supplemental file you may emboss or load 
> > into an electronic braille device.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Dezman Jackson
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Please mark your calendars and join us for an upcoming interactive 
> > workshop, The Basics of Braille Music, happening Sunday, February 22,
> > 2026 from
> > 7:00-8:30 PM Eastern on Zoom.
> > 
> > This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the foundations 
> > of Braille music and help demystify how music is read and written nonvisually.
> > Whether you are brand new to Braille music or have some prior 
> > knowledge, all are welcome.
> > 
> > During the workshop, we will cover:
> > 
> > *    The history and development of Braille music
> > *    Key differences between Braille music and print music formats
> > *    Basic Braille music symbols to get you up and going
> > *    Interactive reading, writing, and rhythm exercises
> > *    Group discussion and Q&A throughout the session
> > 
> > Practice files for the interactive exercises will be provided ahead of 
> > time, and participants will also receive resources for further 
> > learning and reference.
> > 
> > Helpful (but not required) background for participants includes:
> > 
> > *    Knowledge of literary grade 1 (uncontracted) Braille
> > *    Familiarity with basic music concepts such as notes and note values
> > *    A way to read Braille exercises (for example, a Braille embosser or
> > refreshable Braille display/notetaker)
> > *    A way to write Braille (such as a Perkins Brailler or slate and
> > stylus)
> > 
> > Most important of all is a willingness to participate, explore, and 
> > learn together.
> > 
> > We hope you'll join us for this engaging and hands-on introduction to 
> > Braille music.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Dezman Jackson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Topic: Basics of Braille Music Workshop
> > 
> > Time: Feb 22, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
> > 
> > Join Zoom Meeting
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> > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83601000567
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> > Meeting ID: 836 0100 0567
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> > Join instructions
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> > https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83601000567/invitations?signature=-im
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