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As a music educator, you may not think to be on the lookout for dyslexia since it's not within your qualifications to make a diagnosis. And unfortunately, there is no musical dyslexia test.
- Can you be dyslexic with music?
- Does dyslexia affect sight reading music?
- Is there a learning disability for music?
Can you be dyslexic with music?
Some research has been done into what is referred to as musical dyslexia, a learning ability that occurs as a result of the brain being unable to process musical symbols, even when the person has had proper training in reading music.
Does dyslexia affect sight reading music?
(a) Visual difficulties
Some individuals can also experience visual discomfort, although this is not a feature of dyslexia. This may lead to a problem with seeing music on the page. If text or music seems to move or blur on the page, this can impact sight-reading and/or switching view from conductor to written score.
Is there a learning disability for music?
Learning disabilities may include: Auditory Processing Disorder. Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia.
