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Music collection

Summary: Information about the music collection at the RNIB Library Service.

What can the music collection offer?

  • A wide selection of music in alternative formats is available to borrow.
  • 14,000 braille music scores: vocal and instrumental scores from classical pieces and opera to popular music and jazz.
  • Music for piano, organ and voice as well as a variety of other instruments including strings, woodwind and brass.
  • Books for beginners in braille music.
  • Books about music including the history and theory of music.
  • Audio learning materials for people who don't read braille music but wish to play an instrument.

Find information about joining the library and how to find help with choosing books. You can contact the music librarian for help and advice on 0161 355 2064 or email megan.chivers@rnib.org.uk.

Find out more about the RNIB National Library Service.

Further information about music

General information about music can be found on the music homepage and also details of other music resources.

Content author: cservices@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 08/04/2008 18:38

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