The inability to transmit musical notation, specifically chord voicings for the piano, via electronic mail presents a practical challenge. A composer, for example, might encounter this limitation when attempting to collaborate remotely with a pianist, where a simple text description of the chords is insufficient to convey the desired arrangement.
This restriction stems from the technical limitations of standard email systems, which are designed primarily for textual communication and basic file attachments. Consequently, accurately representing musical information, which demands specific symbols and formatting, is inherently difficult. Overcoming this obstacle would facilitate smoother musical collaboration and expand the possibilities for remote music education.