Improve your sight-reading! Piano Initial Grade

This book is for young players who want to improve their sight-reading skills. It follows a proven, systematic formula and includes rhythmic and melodic exercises, prepared pieces, and graded sight-reading pieces. Supporting audio is available online for students to check their performances.

Format: Sheet music
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2021
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd

The importance of encouraging good sight-reading in young players cannot be overstated. This revised edition of the book, designed specifically to support ABRSMs Initial Grade, aims to lay the foundations for music reading at the most fundamental level. Through the proven, systematic formula of the highly acclaimed Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, students will gradually build a complete picture of each piece. The process begins with rhythmic and melodic exercises that are closely related to a specific technical issue. These exercises help students develop a strong sense of rhythm and melody, essential for effective sight-reading.

Next, students are introduced to prepared pieces with associated questions. These pieces provide a solid foundation for developing sight-reading skills, as students must read the music while simultaneously addressing the technical challenges presented.

To further enhance their sight-reading abilities, students are then encouraged to 'go solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. These pieces gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress at their own pace and build confidence in their reading skills.

In addition to the written material, this revised edition includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against. This audio provides a valuable tool for self-assessment, allowing students to identify areas where they can improve and refine their sight-reading technique.

Encouraging good sight-reading in young players is crucial for their musical development. By providing a comprehensive and systematic approach to music reading, this revised edition of Improve your sight-reading! is an invaluable resource for students at all levels. Whether they are just starting out or looking to enhance their skills, this book will help them build the foundations for a lifetime of musical success.

Weight: 105g
Dimension: 229 x 303 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571541980