The PTC UKMay 16, 20221 minSight-Reading for Piano Teachers: 5. Quick Study skillsQuick studies are an excellent way of speed learning new pieces two or three grades below our student’s ability. They will be expanding...
The PTC UKMay 16, 20221 minSight-Reading for Piano Teachers: 4. Think as an accompanistWe can learn from accompanists some of the most useful tips on sight-reading. They have to master this skill to perfection, so how do...
The PTC UKMay 16, 20221 minSight-Reading for Piano Teachers: 3. Guess, simplify or improviseSally Cathcart, Principal Tutor of The Piano Teachers' Course UK Sally is a musician who just happens to be fascinated by the piano and...
The PTC UKMay 16, 20222 minSight-Reading for Piano Teachers: 2. Structure and endingsHow do I make sense of a brand-new score as quickly as possible? I opt for a mix of playing and understanding at first sight by using the...
The PTC UKMay 16, 20221 minSight-Reading for Piano Teachers: 1. Prioritising the pulse and musical spiritDo you have any doubt about whether it’s best to prioritise the pulse when sight reading, or to play all of the correct notes? If so,...