catchthesnitch asked:


I am an intermediate / advanced violinist that has been playing for 8 years. To give you an idea of what level I am at, I am currently working on Saint-Saens concerto no. 3. However, my sight reading is not very good and I feel like it always trips me up in auditions. I can’t sight read well on the spot if the piece I am given in the audition involves shifting or even moderately difficult rhythms. Do you know any good books on sight reading and rhythm I can get to help me become better at sight reading? I have heard that getting a bunch of music and sight reading it is the best way to learn, but I would prefer a book that has progressive exercises. I want to become an excellent sight reader, so if you know of any good books on sight reading, please recommend them! Thanks!
Also, I’m not looking for a book for early beginner sight readers, I’m more looking for something for people who are looking to become advanced sight readers (if that’s even a term, lol)

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