Looking for tips on trying to follow music
I’ve been playing guitar for almost 60 years. I don’t read music, so I type out lyrics and have the cords over the proper words. I am now typing my lyrics in 32 point bold, all caps. it’s not that I cannot see the words, it’s that they seem to swim around together. Dropout, writing down the cords. I put them over the wrong word sometimes. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? A two page piece of sheet music is now being five pages when I retype it. Hard to put on a music stand.
Hi,
I don’t have any help to offer you but I did want to acknowledge your post. It can become a challenge to continue our favorite hobbies as our vision worsens. Warm thoughts, Sharon Moore patient leaderThanks so much. I know as things progress there will be many areas where there’s probably not going to be an answer, but just getting the discussion out there means a lot to me.
I'm wondering if you've had a look at music apps. Many of the musicians I watch playing seem to have the words and music scrolling across their tablet screen. I know you only want the words and chords, but there may be an app you could use. Wendy, Patient Leader. Thanks! I’ll check that out!
I'm very concerned about my musical talents as well. I play by ear and chords. I play all instruments except brass. I major in piano. So far, I'm still able to see well enough to play, but I'm very upset and concerned for when my eyesight becomes less as I progress more with my wet macular in both eyes. I've struggled for 3 yrs with injections that's not holding my eyes to stay sealed. I've never made it past 6wks without leaking. This last time we were trying for 7wks before injections and at 6wks I lost part of my vision in my right eye. I'm back down to injections every 4wks again. I'm so concerned that my ability to play my instruments is becoming less for my future. I'm going to miss playing, but for now I'm enjoying playing my piano and guitars as much as possible.
it is difficult and sad if we eventually have to give up things which we love doing. I'm wondering if your doctor ever mentioned the possibility of changing the medication in your shots if the current one isn't working. I've heard other community members say they changed what they were having in their shots. Wendy, Patient Leader. Boy…..I so relate! I’ve started making myself think/say one thing I’m still thankful I CAN do each time I say/think of something I CAN’T do or may soon not be able to do. Does reduce my stress some.
Thanks. My Dr. has changed medications and I’m hoping things don’t get worse too quickly. I’m learning to adapt. A friend suggested I use a bright color when putting down chord notations…I’ll see how that works. Again, thanks for taking time to answer.
contrast is always helpful with macular degeneration. Working out which colors work best for you is useful. I do that in the kitchen, with different colored chopping boards and plates and mugs. Wendy, Patient Leader.
