19/01/2026
Did you know that besides language, Braille can also convey music information?
🎶 Notes
Each musical note (A–G) has its own Braille symbol.
These symbols also incorporate octave information so the musician knows which pitch to play.
⏱️ Rhythm
Rhythmic values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes, etc.) are shown using rhythm signs that come before the note.
🎹 Octaves
Because Braille is read in a straight line, octave marks are crucial.
An octave sign usually appears before a sequence of notes to show where the pitch starts.
🎶 Key Signatures & Accidentals
Key signatures and accidentals (♯, ♭, ♮) have dedicated symbols too.
Unlike print music, which is read visually from top to bottom, Music Braille is read one musical line at a time.
Musicians often memorise the line before playing, because you usually can’t read Braille with your hands and play an instrument at the same time.
🎤 Real-World Example
A pianist learning a piece in Music Braille might learn:
Right-hand line (in Braille)
Left-hand line
Combine from memory at the piano
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