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.

sight reading music

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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.

How to Read Music for Beginners

skyden46 asked:

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

How to Read Music for Beginners