Sight Reading Tips

Tips for sight-reading:

  1. Always count, counting out loud really helps.

  2. Don’t fix mistakes, always keep going.

  3. Read ahead, don't just focus on the note you are playing look ahead to watch out for interval jumps and tricky rhythms.

  4. Always look ahead. look for anything that you need to prepare for such as accidentals, rhythms, etc).

  5. DON'T GIVE UP! Pick a slow enough tempo that works for you.

  6. Practice sight-reading every day, consistency is the key.

  7. Be Mindful: Make sure you are using good technique and a clear tone when sight-reading also try to make each example musical by using dynamics, vibrato when needed, and different timbres.

Good luck this skill takes time and patience. I struggled with it myself so I understand your frustration.

REMEMBER TO COUNT OUT LOUD.