sightreading

[ryanyee]

can u lose ur sightreading abilities i was wondering cos im feeling that im losing it. could be loss of concentration. is that even possible? cos i was capable of sightreading all of the bach concertos without getting confused only my technique and fingerings got in the way. and that was before i even understood what music really was. what a waste. once i understand it my playing must get worse what the hell's happening? but anw is that considered good? to be able to sightread every single one of bach's concertos with both hands?

[go12_3]

Sightreading is important for my students and for myself.  I have my students sightread, after they learn reading the notes, for 15 minutes of their lessons.  And it is a must in their progression in learning their music.  I sightread a whole Beethoven sonata Book 1 and it was a gruelsome task!  Yet each day, I sightread something new.  It trains the mind to look at diverse situations in a piece. Keeps the mind alert and functional.   

[ryanyee]

Sightreading is important for my students and for myself.  I have my students sightread, after they learn reading the notes, for 15 minutes of their lessons.  And it is a must in their progression in learning their music.  I sightread a whole Beethoven sonata Book 1 and it was a gruelsome task!  Yet each day, I sightread something new.  It trains the mind to look at diverse situations in a piece. Keeps the mind alert and functional.   

ok but is that without stopping too? and i thought sightreading cant be trained

[go12_3]

Sightreading is trained.  It takes consistant work in the mind to read everything in the music.  My students excel as they sightread.  Gets them ready for better things ahead.

[ryanyee]

Sightreading is trained.  It takes consistant work in the mind to read everything in the music.  My students excel as they sightread.  Gets them ready for better things ahead.

ok didnt think of it that way cos my sightreading's natural but unfortunately my technique gets in the way. i must have something to ruin it all how lucky!

[go12_3]

You don't sightread everysingle note and etc.  Just the whole concept of the piece whether you make a mistake or not.  Just keep going through the piece as you sightread.  It's not meant to be perfectly played.

[go12_3]

You don't sightread everysingle note and etc.  Just the whole concept of the piece whether you make a mistake or not.  Just keep going through the piece as you sightread.  It's not meant to be perfectly played.

[ryanyee]

You don't sightread everysingle note and etc.  Just the whole concept of the piece whether you make a mistake or not.  Just keep going through the piece as you sightread.  It's not meant to be perfectly played.

ah yes but i've been doing sightreading every single note as it's printed for as long as i can rmb and of cos i do make mistakes but i follow what is printed until i've familiarised myself with the piece then i make any alterations i think'll go well with the piece

[dan101]

Make sure that your technique (finger dexterity) is always sharp for optimum sightreading. Also, remembering that sight-reading is temporary memorizing is always a big help (i.e. the ability to look ahead is dependent on your temporary memory).