Music Transcribing | National Federation of the Blind

Music Braille Transcribing

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Music Braille Transcribing Course Application

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If your information was different when you received your certification in literary braille transcribing from the Library of Congress, please fill in the following fields:

Date of certification *

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Qualification

I attest that I am a United States citizen or resident, and I have a high school diploma or equivalent.

If you will be using a computer for the course, please complete the following:

Type of computer

PC (Windows) Mac

Software being used

Please provide us with information about your music background and abilities (i.e., instruments played, singing).

Music Background *

I am able to read music notation fluently in both treble and bass clefs. I am familiar with common musical terms of mood and expression.

Musical talents *

Music degrees

Number of years studying music *

Other music experience

Local Assistance
Some students work independently but receive assistance from a local braille group as needed. Some students receive formal instruction from a local instructor. Copies of the report on your trial manuscript will be mailed to both the group chairperson and instructor, as applicable.
If you plan to work with a local group, please complete the following:

Name of local group

Group's Address 1

Address 2

City

State

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Name of group chairperson

Phone

Name of certified instructor

Instructor's Address 1

Address 2

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State

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Address used by instructor when certified, if different from above

Please indicate which copies of the instructional materials you require.

Music Braille Code, 1997 Introduction to Braille Music Transcription

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