5 tips, and a 3-step formula for beginner piano students to rapidly improve their piano sightreading.
Are you struggling to play new music accurately and fluidly on your first try? Do you feel overwhelmed with sightreading and feel like you're not improving? You're not alone; sightreading can be very challenging. Let's work together to conquer these struggles.
If you want to feel prepared and capable, try out my 3-step formula: A clear, actionable process that helped my students improve their sightreading accuracy rapidly.
I also provide 5 tips that you can choose from. Try implementing just one, or use the formula for at least 10 mins a day for one week: See what works for you! Please share your progress in the comments!
Supplemental material here, with instructions:
https://x.com/PracticalPiano/status/1784095670514700551
Sightreading Book Review to give you an idea of which resources will work best for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOBx_Urr5tg
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Click the links below for sightreading material that I recommend.
Amazon Canada Links:
Bastien Technic 1: https://amzn.to/3WVe15I
Bastien Piano 1: https://amzn.to/3SId52a
Bastien Technic 2: https://amzn.to/3WXVTbp
Bastien Piano 2: https://amzn.to/3WZ3Qxd
Alfred Adult 1: https://amzn.to/4cBkTKp
RCM Sightreading 4: https://amzn.to/4dAwVo7
Amazon USA Links:
Bastien Technic 1: https://amzn.to/4cBkZlf
Bastien Piano 1: https://amzn.to/3Agcgal
Bastien Technic 2: https://amzn.to/3Wy1zri
Bastien Piano 2: https://amzn.to/3YH7Of0
Alfred Adult 1: https://amzn.to/3M2iMUM
RCM Sightreading 4: https://amzn.to/3MkWEFD
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Practice Session Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXvLr6aRM9g&list=PLSoTscRUncIKuiWREP7SozZHjgeJeB5Ti
00:00-04:48 How this video will help you get better at sightreading
00:48-01:58 What is sightreading?
01:58-02:46 Understanding the process of practicing sightreading
02:46-03:08 How To Benefit Maximally From The 5 Tips
03:08-05:12 TIP 1: What Level Of Music Should You Choose to Sightread?
05:12-08:50 TIP 2: If You Make A Lot Of Mistakes, Do This Tip
08:50-10:58 TIP 3: How To Recover From Mistakes In Sightreading
10:58-13:18 TIP 4: 5 Ways To Keep Your Movements As Efficient as Possible
13:18-16:44 TIP 5: Practice This Way When You're NOT Sightreading... to help your sightreading
16:44-17:46 Why the Practical Piano Formula For Sightreading Works
17:46-20:15 FORMULA Step 1 - Analysis and First Playthrough
20:15-22:34 FORMULA Step 2 - Repair
22:34-25:58 FORMULA Step 3 - Detailing OR Rhythm
Background music by @SakuraGirl