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Description
To sight read means to look at a piece for the first time, and play it through without stopping. It is a skill that can be improved with practice. In this class, students will be presented with new pieces each week to analyze and learn. Emphasis will be placed on reading ahead, internalizing the rhythm, being aware of other parts (for ensemble pieces), and choosing which notes are most important. Students will be tested on scales, arpeggios, chords, and analytic musical terms. Interested students should be fully comfortable reading the grand staff, and have studied (or will be studying this year) Music Theory II or above. Students should be playing repertoire at PLE II or above. This is a one-semester class, and is a requirement for Certificate Level II in Piano. Audition is required.
Course Sub-Category
Piano
Instructor
Andrew Goodridge
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