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Is it possible to sight read piano?
Sight-reading does not require a single skill but rather a number of skills perfected together. ... Students who have mastered the keys do not focus on looking at the fingers when playing, but those who have not mastered the keyboard need to find a balance between reading the score and looking at the keyboard.
How do you practice 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.
What is a sight-reading test?
In the sight-reading test, the examiner will give you a piece of music that you haven't previously seen. You'll be given up to half a minute in which to look through the music and, if you wish, try out any part of the test before you perform it for assessment.
