It is based on classical staff notation, but sharps and flats are incorporated into the shape of the note heads.
The notation was designed to help players who struggle with sight-reading,[2] including those who suffer from working memory impairments, dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
In the 1960s he gave up acting as shortcomings with his working memory made it difficult for him to accept major roles with long speeches.
[6] The basic concept of George's simplified music notation is that players should be able to play what they see, without having to adapt for key signature or complex accidentals.
History signs allow anybody studying the music to see how it was originally written and to analyse the harmonic progression of the piece.