A Practical System of Tangible Musical Notation and Point Writing and Printing: For the Use of the Blind (1882)

""A Practical System of Tangible Musical Notation and Point Writing and Printing: For the Use of the Blind"" is a book written by William Bell Wait and published in 1882. The book aims to provide a practical system of musical notation that can be easily understood and used by people who are blind. The book includes detailed instructions on how to create and read tactile musical notation, as well as how to use point writing and printing to transcribe musical scores. Wait's system uses a combination of raised dots and lines to represent different musical notes and rhythms, making it accessible to those who cannot see traditional musical notation.Throughout the book, Wait provides examples of musical scores that have been transcribed using his system, as well as exercises and practice materials to help readers become proficient in reading and writing tactile music. The book also includes a brief history of tactile musical notation and its use among the blind, as well as a discussion of the benefits of learning and using this system.Overall, ""A Practical System of Tangible Musical Notation and Point Writing and Printing: For the Use of the Blind"" is a comprehensive guide to an important aspect of music education for people who are blind. It provides a valuable resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in making music accessible to all.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.