Files Available for Download.
This is the newest section of the website. This is a
database of document files, braille files (music and literary), and computer
programs available for download. This section is constantly under updating. Check
back often for new programs and files.
Public domain
music files in Braille format.
Downloads specific to different programs and techniques.
“Tutorial for the Blind:
How to Produce a four-part chorale score in Lime”, with Roman numeral
figured-bass analysis symbols for the sighted instructor or colleague. [Word
file]
Lime templates.
I’ve
provided them in several common time-signatures, but each are only one measure
long, so you’ll have to add all the extra measures, key signatures, etc. Note:
3/4 time also works for 6/8 time (just change the time signature). Likewise,
4/4 time works for 2/2 as well as common-time and cut-time.
Template:
4-part chorale (SATB) 2/4 time
Template:
4-part chorale (SATB) 3/4 time
Template:
4-part chorale (SATB) 4/4 time
Template:
4-part chorale (SATB) 4/2 time
I’ll
be adding more templates as the need arises. If there’s a template you’d really
like to have available, let me know!
“ASCII–to–Braille” one-page chart with graphics [PDF
file]
“The Blind Student’s College Survival Guide” (Word files) [Part
1 front matter] [Part
2 text body]
“Braille Music Symbols” – one-page chart with graphics [PDF
file]
“Colored Note-Heads in Lime” – a Tutorial for the blind [Word
file]
“Do You Know a Blind Person” 5-page text from the NFB [Word
file]
“The Historical Development of Tactile Modes of Reading…” by
Pamela Lorimer [ZIP
file]
“International Phonetic Alphabet to Braille” dictionary [PDF
file] [Braille
file]
“IPA French” [Braille
file 40 by 25]
“IPA Spanish” [unformatted
Braille file]
“Music and the Blind” by Oliver Sacks [PDF
file] [Braille
file 40 by 25]
“The Problems and Possibilities of Music Score Access for
Blind Pianists”, an essay by Dewald Van Deventer [Word
file]
“Print Music Symbols” – 20-page document with graphics [PDF
file]
“Ranges of Instruments” – 5-page Appendix A from “Technique
of Orchestration”, Kennan, 4th ed. [PDF file] [Braille file coming soon]
“Restoring Classic Windows Settings on Your XP Computer” –
text tutorial [Word
file]
“A Shaped Note Singing Lesson” (graphics heavy document) [PDF file]
“What the Blind See” by Oliver Sacks [Word
file] [Braille
file 40 by 25]
“World Braille Usage” – Braille manual 1990 with graphics,
130 pp. [PDF
file]
All provided by specific permission from each developer. (more will be added soon!)
A free Frequency Analyzer
provided by ReliSoft freeware.
This “Freak
Annie” has all you need to see your voice on-screen. It’s very light on
computer resources, it’s powerful, and it’s free. Check it out. I’ve use this
program with great success to show deaf vocalists what their voices looked
like. A wonderful resource!
CutePDF
Writer print-to-file utility from Acro Software, Inc.
CutePDF
substitutes as a printer allowing you to “print to” an Adobe Acrobat file (PDF
format). It works with any program having a Print function and even supports
multiple document select.
The Music and Tutorial packet [ZIP file,
343KB]
This packet has
everything you need to get started learning how to set your computer up to
display enlarged music on the computer. Note that not all of the programs used
in the system are compatible with Mac OS, but some sections may also work on
the Mac versions of these programs. This is a tutorial only. No programs are
included in the download file.
The Music and Macros packet [ZIP file,
1.1MB]
This packet is
for the more advance user who is ready to incorporate the footswitch and all of
macros for hands-free page turning and enhanced keyboard hotkeys while in rehearsals
and performances.
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