You Can Sight Read

Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pulse so that the underlying rhythm in a sight-reading example becomes second nature. This allows the student to concentrate on the other elements of music making. As the books progress four-measure sight-reading drills for one hand progress into longer pieces for bothhands. Students learn the concept of playing from beginning to end without stopping and every unit ends with a teacher-student duet to reinforce the idea that when sight readers start to play they do not stop.Throughout the series new concepts are gradually introduced to provide adequate reinforcement of each concept. Every day students are asked to count rhythms analyse and circle patterns and play sight-reading examples. The manageable task size and carefully structured format of each unit make progress immediately noticeable which helps to motivate students.The carefully crafted musical examples and exercises effectively develop eye ear and hand coordination. This series guides students in a simple straightforward way to develop into students who sight read with ease accuracy and musicality.In the Every Day plan for Book 3A students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and dominant chords are explored as well as melodic and harmonic intervals of major and minor 2nds and 3rds and perfect 4ths and 5ths. Extending the usual five-finger pattern by crossing the second finger over the thumb is taught as well as learning transposition up a fifth interval as well as to the nearest key. Students will

Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pulse so that the underlying rhythm in a sight-reading example becomes second nature. This allows the student to concentrate on the other elements of music making. As the books progress four-measure sight-reading drills for one hand progress into longer pieces for bothhands. Students learn the concept of playing from beginning to end without stopping and every unit ends with a teacher-student duet to reinforce the idea that when sight readers start to play they do not stop.Throughout the series new concepts are gradually introduced to provide adequate reinforcement of each concept. Every day students are asked to count rhythms analyse and circle patterns and play sight-reading examples. The manageable task size and carefully structured format of each unit make progress immediately noticeable which helps to motivate students.The carefully crafted musical examples and exercises effectively develop eye ear and hand coordination. This series guides students in a simple straightforward way to develop into students who sight read with ease accuracy and musicality.In the Every Day plan for Book 1B students learn: Key and time signature recognitionHow to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4 3/4 and 4/4Interval recognition starting on and around the guide notes of middle C treble G treble C and bass CPattern identification andImmediate response to articulations and dynamics.

Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pulse so that the underlying rhythm in a sight-reading example becomes second nature. This allows the student to concentrate on the other elements of music making. As the books progress four-measure sight-reading drills for one hand progress into longer pieces for bothhands. Students learn the concept of playing from beginning to end without stopping and every unit ends with a teacher-student duet to reinforce the idea that when sight readers start to play they do not stop.Throughout the series new concepts are gradually introduced to provide adequate reinforcement of each concept. Every day students are asked to count rhythms analyse and circle patterns and play sight-reading examples. The manageable task size and carefully structured format of each unit make progress immediately noticeable which helps to motivate students.The carefully crafted musical examples and exercises effectively develop eye ear and hand coordination. This series guides students in a simple straightforward way to develop into students who sight read with ease accuracy and musicality. In the Every Day plan for Book 2A students learn: Key signature recognitionHow to count rhythms that include eighth notesInterval and pattern recognition through major and minor five-finger patterns and single-line music played between the handsImmediate response to staccato and legato articulations and dynamicsBeginning transposition.In the Every Day plan for Book 2A students review:Time signature recognitionIntervals of 2nds through 5thsInterval

Piano Grade 5-Every book in the exciting new Sight Reading Success series features a wealth of expert and practical advice written by experienced examiners and teachers helping you to achieve triumph in your sight reading exams. Uniquely each book is accompanied by a CD providing much-needed guidance through each test and demonstrating how it should sound (with Vocals by Kate Johnson and Piano by Harriet Power). Sight Reading Success Grade 5 is ideal for independent use by students of all ages looking to gain confidence for the sight reading portion of their exams as well as pianists of any ability looking to improve their abilities atthis crucial skill.    The Sight Reading Success series is an exceptional way for Piano students to be taken through the fundamentals of sight reading. The Grade 5 book features an overview of topics like advanced keys and key signatures more developed musical terms and signs and more advanced rhythmic devices and techniques. At the conclusion of the book lots of new pieces are provided so that you can practise your sight reading and gain invaluable experience with attempting to sight read. The CD allows you to listen to each track and therefore make sure you are getting it 100% correct 100% of the time.   Written by experienced and authoritative examiners and teachers the Sight Reading Success books accurately reflect the style of the revised ABRSM tests. This means you will obtain some valuable and trustworthy insight for the exam giving you the confidence you need for when you sit the exam itself.    For the best possible preparation and efficient and effective practice for the sight reading exam Sight Reading Success For Piano Grade 5 is a comprehensive and complete guide to getting you that great grade on your sight reading exam.

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously gradedsight-reading pieces.New edition devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.

Cette collection de chansons originales est une extension idéale de Piano Sight-Reading 2 (ED 12791), ou une continuation de Piano Sight-Reading 1 (ED 12736), qui présente 144 pièces soigneusement classés lecture à vue et des exercices dans une gamme de musique styles. Adopter une approche basée sur l'auto-apprentissage, les 7 sections du livre accent sur le développement des compétences différentes techniques clés ainsi que l'introduction de l'étudiant à une pléthore de termes musicaux.Chaque partie du livre contient des solos ainsi que des duos de piano pour pratiquer ensemble la lecture à vue. Convient pour préliminaire, à des étudiants de niveau avancé. Une partie de la série complète Sight-Reading publiée par Schott et édité par John Kember. / Piano

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading Music-Imagine your students becoming independent sight-readers! This book provides a systematic process for improving the following: sight-singing skills integration of visual auditory and kinesthetic learning styles in reading music and overall musicianship. The learning strategies which accompany the melodies presented in this text incorporate all senses through multisensory learning. These ideas give direction to the learner and the teacher in developing the necessary musical skills and confidence to sight-sing in a manner which includes musical accuracy while encouraging good vocal technique. Using this type of consistent thoughtfulorganization of concepts students can learn to be secure in their abilities as music readers as well as becoming “insightful singers”.

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course-Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs bands orchestras and general music classes 'The Rhythm Reader II' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting inonly a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Volume II continues the sequential curriculum by offering instruction and practice in ties dotted rhythms cut time and other meters sixteenth note combinations compound meters triplets and more. The concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 100 exercises. Optional recorded accompaniments on the CD promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordingsfeature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae string quartet to rock making learning to sight-read FUN!

Student Edition-A Practical Rhythm Reading Course. Designed for choirs bands orchestras and general music classes 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal.Assuming no prior music reading experience on the students' part rhythm concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 90 challenging exercises. Optional Accompaniment Trax promote high motivation andsuccess for all students. These recordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae string quartet to rock making learning to sight-read FUN!Available: Teacher Edition Student Edition Reproducible Pak (includes reproducible rhythm patterns) and Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course-Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs bands orchestras and general music classes The Rhythm Reader II promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resultingin only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Volume II continues the sequential curriculum by offering instruction and practice in ties dotted rhythms cut time and other meters sixteenth note combinations compound meters triplets and more. The concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 100 exercises. Optional recorded accompaniments on the separate CD promote high motivation and success for all students. Theserecordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae string quartet to rock making learning to sight-read FUN!Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition Reproducible Pak Accompaniment CD.For all ages!

Written by experienced examiners and teachers each book in the Sight Reading Success series accurately reflects the style of the revised ABRSM tests so is the best possible resource to help students turn the dreaded sight-reading exam into a mere breeze. Uniquely each book is accompanied by a CD providing guidance through each test and demonstrating how it should sound (featuring Vocals by Kate Johnson and Piano by Harriet Power). These Sight Reading Success books are ideal for independent use by students of all ages.   These books are a simply excellent way for Piano students to be led through thefundamentals of sight-reading a hugely necessary skill for all players of Piano. This Grade 3 book will guide you through everything you might need in order to prepare for the exam from more advanced rhythms and tempos further key signatures shifting fingering and two notes on the same hand. Towards the end of the book as you get closer to Sight Reading Success  you are given lots of pieces that will allow you to practise everything you've learned so far. Not only this but the accompanying CD lets you hear how each piece is meant to be played so you can get it as perfect as possible.   Written by experienced examiners and teachers Sight Reading Success accurately reflects the style of the revised ABRSM tests. This also means that you will get some insider insight into the best ways to practise and prepare for the actual exam as well as what to expect at the time.   For the most efficient and effective preparation for the sight-reading exam Sight Reading Success For Piano Grade 3 is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to getting you that great grade in your forthcoming exam.

An Interactive Course for All Choral Singers-This is the indispensable guide to learning how to sight-read choral music. Using special interactive technology renowned choral educators Ralph Allwood and Timothy Teague take the user from the very basics of sight-reading to a level at which they can sing confidently in a choir. This guide provides clear explanations exercises tips and tricks on: basic music theory scales and stepwise motion larger intervals and awkward leaps fast and effective reading of choral scores examples from popular choral repertoire general good practice for choral singing. Whether you are 7 or 70 a beginner or anexperienced singer this book will improve your ability to read music and help you to enjoy singing to the full. This book is supported by SoundWise. It includes a range of interactive digital features: SoundCheck (powered by Match My Sound) This unique assessment and feedback software lets you use your phone tablet or computer to help you practise. SoundCheck listens to you sing then gives you instant feedback on how to improve! eBook A digital edition of your book to read on any device. Video Tips and demonstrations from the authors.   'This exemplary guide is clearly and sensibly designed. It moves steadily from the most basic rudiments to help in reading complex chormatic lines each stage fully explained with practical advice and a wide variety of musical examples'. Organists Review - March 2018

Etudes - Sight-reading sont une des compétences plus importants encore négligées pour tout musicien et une composante importante du Conseil associés et autres examens de la musique. (Piano accompagnements par Anita Hew-tt-Jones) / Violoncelle

How To Blitz! Sight Reading Book 1 presents five sight reading concepts and a test in each of its 10 levels. Suitable for ABRSM and Trinity College London Piano Grades 1 & 2 by the end of Level 10 studentswill be well on the way to 'blitzing' the sight reading section of their piano exam but most importantly they'll be having lots of fun along the way! Written by leading piano educator Samantha Coates and the director ofAustralian Music Schools Michelle Madder  How To Blitz! Sight Reading features ten levels with tests brilliant exam hints as well as key stickers and self rating systems - never before has there beensuch a fun sight reading book that actually makes students want to sight read. The BlitzBooks series has inspired thousands of young musicians to master music theory and sight reading. SamanthaCoates created BlitzBooks to be easy to teach and engaging for students. First published in November 2000 it has become the bestselling music textbook series in Australia and is now available inspecially designed versions for the main UK exam boards. Michelle Madder is the founder and director of Australian Music Schools where she has developed and published highly successful music courses for pre-schoolersthrough to adults. Samantha and Michelle have worked together for over 25 years and are both passionate about teaching the best way to develop sight reading skills.