Topmusicanswers
- How do you approach sight-reading?
- Why is sight-reading so hard?
- What is sight-reading method?
- How long should you practice sight-reading?
How do you approach sight-reading?
10 tips to improve your sight-reading
- Scan the page to observe as many difficulties as possible. ...
- Identify sequences and intervals. ...
- Know all key signatures and be familiar with all diatonic scales. ...
- Be familiar with common metres and rhythms. ...
- Choose a tempo in which you can play the most difficult passage.
Why is sight-reading so hard?
Sight-reading is hard because of the number of complex tasks you have to accomplish simultaneously in real-time.
What is sight-reading method?
At first, the sight-reading strategy appeals to their visual nature and they manage the alphabet and simple words easily. They then progress to “early reader books” and look at the picture (visual cues) and rely on their sight memory to get through, guessing the words that they don't know.
How long should you practice sight-reading?
Sight-reading is a skill that anyone can develop with practice. If you dedicate 10 minutes each day to developing your ability, it will not be long before you are able to effortlessly interpret the most complicated compositions with ease.
