A sight reading test is an assessment on how well you can convey the music as a whole performance, NOT if you can recognise the pitches A, B, C etc - that is a theory exam!!įinally - a word on mistakes. The last thing mentioned in the marking criteria for a distinction is “ Confident presentation”. Below each test in this course, there will be hints of details to look out for, before you even play a note. Getting the right pitch is only a small part of what the examiner is looking for. This will also include other stylistic markings such as dynamics and articulation.

Then, concentrating on the rhythm, try and visualize in your head how the music should sound, again before you even play a note. Throughout this course you will also find some “ Instant Hand Position or Key Signature Recognition” tests. Rather, the first thing you should do is get a sense of the key you are in and if you are taking an early Grade (1-2), simply find the hand position for each hand before playing a note. DON'T just start playing from the beginning.

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