Katelyn asked:


I am doing an all county solo this coming month and part of it involves sight reading. does anyone know any good sites where i can print off sight reading music? ((preferably in an alto range and with no skips!))

Also…

any suggestions for becoming a better sight reader?

and…

there is one section in the song that goes rather high in my range and is marked fortissimo. i can barely sing it in tune, let alone that loud! any suggestions for that problem?
the sight reading i have to do is stuff that i’ve never seen or heard before. all i get to go from is a scale and my starting pitch.

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xxmatttxx asked:


Lately i’ve been slow reading sheet music and when I’m learning a piece lets say Mozart, I can’t seem to move my finger fast at all.
How do I train myself to sight read faster and play faster?

How to Sight Read Music

sesameseed77 asked:

This is video screen capture of a flash tool I wrote to teach the bass clef on the piano. You can study to your hearts content by following this direct link: www.learn-bass-clef.info If you are interested in improving your sight reading skills, check out my book “The Secrets of Sight Reading Piano Music” at www.patternpiano.com I have many more free flash tools at my website www.pianochordfinder.org

How to Sight Read Music

Reggie asked:


I have some serious questions I need answered, here’s a lilttle background info.

I’m attending my towns community college and am working towards a degree towards music composition. I’m an advanced player in snare and bass type of things but a novice in mallets, I’ve got no problem reading music it’s just being consisistint on the mallets stuff. I’m also a novice at drum set.

My questions are: 1.) how long should I practice before I’m good to read and play drumset and mallets at an accepteble level for passing the audition???

2.) What can I expect at the audition e.g. how hard will the sight reading be, do I need to have a near perfect audition to make it.

3.) If I fail the first time can I try again until I make it.

I really want to pass the first time and I’ve even got a private tutor who’s the primary percussionist for my state orchestra. I just don’t where to start everything. Please help me.

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When it comes to reading piano sheet music, the first place to start is with the individual elements of the composition itself. Before you can tackle an entire piece, you must be familiar with that particular composition’s language.

The following are steps to consider in reading piano sheet music. These will help you grasp the intent and nuances of the piece quickly.

* Look over the entire composition to get a feel for its length and structure. This first run through is just to have a quick overview of the composer’s work.

* Go through the piece a second time. This second run through is more deliberate. You want to locate any unfamiliar things: notes, chords, articulations and tempo indications. Highlight any of these that you know will require research. Use a music dictionary or other resource to understand these elements.

* Next, consider the time signature of the piece. Are you familiar with it? If not, read up on the specific time signature, as it is a primary characteristic of the song.

* Consider the key signature of the composition. Are you familiar with this key or is it new? If it’s new to you, learn the key’s scale with its attendant sharps or flats to better understand the piece.

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skyden46 asked:

howtogetacopyrightforasong.blogspot.com Is sight reading music a necessity for songwriters?

How to Read Music for Beginners

Neffmusic asked:

Clip from neffmusic.com from video lesson 6 on sight reading music.

Sight Reading Music

Troubled asked:


For those who know what im talking about, i play an instrument and i suck at the sight reading. I am pretty good once i practice but i just cant sight read very well.

Are there any exercises to help me improve?

Anything would help. THank you.

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sethland asked:

This video teaches beginners on how to sight read music sheets. It covers music scales and intervals.

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I started playing piano about 2/3 months ago, a friend of mine who has played since she was 4 or 5 years old has been helping me and working through some books with me. I also play violin, and have for 8 years, and am well grounded in music theory so I have a strong background and understanding of piano… but I am now desiring to take it on as another serious instrument.

I feel that once I read through pieces and learn them I don’t need the music anymore… but I don’t like this! Is this normal? it takes me forever to pick through a piece and get it but once I do I don’t need the music anymore… shouldn’t I be reading the music as I play? I can’t play without looking at my hands every few seconds… how can I work on these things and my reading skills and develop them?

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