Sight Reading

[Triton LE 76]

Hey all..
I'm just wondering how you learn to sight read better without using too much time..
Do you have some ideas?

Thanks
Triton LE 76

[sonatainfsharp]

Start with Primer books. Keep it simple. Spend a lot of time at it. Sneak some transposing in there, too, while you are at it.

[steinwayguy]

Use the "search" function and type in "sight-reading". You'll find roughly 600000 threads on it.

[allthumbs]

Greetings

Hey all..
I'm just wondering how you learn to sight read better without using too much time..
Do you have some ideas?

Thanks
Triton LE 76

Unfortunately, although method books will assist you in gaining knowlege and give you a way to practice, the only things that will enable you to gain mastery in sight reading is time and lots of practice. There are no real shortcuts.



Cheers

[gerry]

I found that a combination of things helped me gain sight-reading proficiency. First of all you must love to read through lots of music. I think it was Rosen who said in one of his books that to gain familiarity with many works early on helps you approach them later when you want or need to perfect them. The other thing that helped me was to get involved accompanying--singers, musicals, ballet groups--anything that forces you to continue playing without allowing you to stop and work things out. You quickly learn to anticipate the harmonies, hand configurations ahead of time. Believe me, it really works. It's hard to describe but as you later read through music, your mind begins to anticipate upcoming patterns and your hands are ready for them. Good luck!

[rajordahl]

How much is too much time? Why not devote a percentage of each practice period and lesson- say, 15%.

[BoliverAllmon]

How much is too much time? Why not devote a percentage of each practice period and lesson- say, 15%.

it has been said only 10-15 min. a day.