DYSLEXIA AND MUSICAL NOTATION

The authors examine the difficulties experienced by dyslexic musicians in the formalized study of music, in particular, musical notation. Th ey describe case studies from the literature and from personal intervi ews they conducted with musicians about their educational histories, m usical weaknesses and strengths, and successful compensatory strategie s. The authors make instructional suggestions for educators and musici ans with dyslexia on how to use multisensory approaches to teach music al notation.