In part six of our Author Focus series, Paul explores the reasons why it is important to know how to sight-read and the best way to use his sight-reading publications, How to Sight-Read and Improve Your Sight-Reading.
Improve your sight-reading! is a leading series of books guaranteed to improve your sight-reading. These workbooks help the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Available for a wide range of instruments, you can find more information on the series below.
Publications mentioned in this video
How to sight-read
Faber Music
Do you believe that some people can sight-read and others just can’t? In How to sight-read, Paul Harris dispels this and other common misconceptions about sight-reading, presenting instead the idea of sight-reading as a technique that can be developed and learned by anyone.
Format: Book
Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1
Faber Music
Improve your sight-reading! will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.
Format: Sheet Music
