[NABS-L] Accessible music Transcription Software

[Ignasi Cambra]

I used Dancing Dots software when I studied at both Indiana University and Juilliard, and it worked well. They have a set of JAWS scripts for Lime, which is a music notation program. Another option you should definitely consider is Sibelius. It’s the industry standard, completely accessible and a lot cheaper. Actually it’s likely your school already owns Sibelius licenses, and as long as you use the latest version you should be good to go.

One thing to keep in mind is that Dancing Dots programs only work on Windows and offer Braille support, and Sibelius is accessible on both Windows and Mac but doesn’t do anything with Braille.

Hope this helps,

Ignasi

> On Feb 5, 2021, at 6:22 PM, Adriana Sky Mendez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>  Hello all,
> I hope this message finds you well. My name is Adriana banos, and I am a
> music major at the university of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I've not yet
> begun to take my theory courses, but I am making an effort to begin
> preparing myself for when I do.
>  My major focuses on Mariachi Music. I am conscious that I will need to
> transcribe and transpose music, which is the primary reason of this
> message. Does  anyone happen to know of any software that we as blind
> people can use to transcribe music? If so, how can I install this on my
> laptop, and if a subscription is necessary, how much does it cost? Thank
> you all for your time in advance! Have an amazing Friday!!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Adriana Banos
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