I read an interesting article in the New York Times this week that talked about a new program called Direct Note Access that will be released as a plug-in for some popular audio-recording programs. Direct Note Access has the ability to listen to a chord and transcribe the notes in it. The technology to record notes isn’t new. Programs have already existed which can record individual notes.

But while the New York Times is raving about its application to musicians around the world. I am imagining the possibilities for those who can’t hear. I’m thinking live transcriptions of symphonies or music on TV. Deaf musicians would certainly appreciate it; so would Deaf students trying to learn music. Or maybe, songs performed with string and wind instruments could be converted to rhythms for a greater appreciation by the Deaf. Who knows?

Direct Note Access - Cool Video Demo

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