Mice asked:


Hey guys, I play guitar and when I sight read sheet music I see a note and I don’t really think about what note it is I just see it and play the fret it corresponds to (note I can only play in open position, I can play in others but it takes a while) So anyway, Is this bad? Should I first identify the note then play it or should it be instantaneous? (BTW I can read music perfectly so it’s not like I don’t know the notes and I know all the notes in open position) And if this is bad, Is there a way to break this?
Ya so what I’m wondering is when I read sheet music I just see the note and play it, it just flows naturally, Should I be thinking what note I’m playing or should I just play it?

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Sara asked:


Hey guys, I am auditioning for northern regionals, an honors chorus, band, and orchestra this Saturday for voice. I have to sing scales, Alma Del Corre, and sight read. i would like to know how to prepare. I have the music for the song, and I have practiced the scales, and I have done sight reading in chorus class. But my teacher gave me a cd of the song in the wrong key, and I have been practicing with it. So now I think I am screwed. CRAP>PLEASE HELP!!!

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