ABSTRACT
Western classical music and its learning traditions have for centuries relied for transmission on the use of stave notation. Modified stave notation involves a score format in which the elements of stave notation are modified in size, thickness, or colour to be more easily read by a partially sighted person. A talking score involves the translation of notated music into either a computer-generated or a live verbal rendition. Braille music is linear, that is, contrapuntal lines are presented one after the other rather than above or below each other as in stave notation, there is then an 'in accord' symbol to say they fit together. Standard print notation can also be taught and used through a tactile music staff with various textures for notes, along with verbal explanations. In most musical traditions across the world and throughout human history, ear playing has been, and remains the central means of transmission.
