Large print music

This is a complicated area, as each person will need music in different formats (e.g. landscape; white on black). Some music is published in a general large print format (for instance, big note books for electronic keyboard). Otherwise, one-off adaptations will need to be made. Under the terms of new legislation, single enlargements for personal use may be made. For more information, consult the Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002.

The RNIB can give advice on large print or modified print music. Contact the RNIB Music Advisory Service email: mas@rnib.org.uk Tel 020 7388 2273.

It may be possible to request items from the Library of Congress catalogue, which contains Braille and large print music and instructional material on cassette.

Publishers Licensing Society (PLS). Copyright and visual impairment guidelines have been agreed by publishers and interested parties. These also cover printed music and are supported by the Music Publishers' Association. The guidelines give practical answers to common questions.

Music Publishers' Association. Some relevant titles are included in the MPA Music in Print catalogue on CD-ROM: type in 'big note' or large print. Many music libraries hold this catalogue.

Partially Sighted Society. This organization provides printing and enlargement services, including large print music.