SIGHT READING

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SIGHT READING
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Sight reading is the ability to play or sing any
kind of music within ones technical ability
at first sight. PAT GARNETT
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
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SCBDA S

• Sight reading is 30 of the All State band
  audition score. (Individual)
• Sight reading is 40 of the Concert Festival
  score. (Ensemble)

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STARS
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SHARPS
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TIME SIGNATURE
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ACCIDENTALS
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RHYTHM
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SIGNS
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Sharps or flats
Identify the key signature first. Silently
practice notes from the key signature. Look for
key signature changes in the piece.
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Time signature tempo markings Identify and look
for changes in the piece.
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Accidentals
Check for any accidentals not found
in the key signature
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Rhythm
Slowly count and clap all difficult
rhythms. Pay special attention to rests.
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Signs Look for all signs that indicate dynamics,
articulations, tempo changes, repeats, 1st and
2nd endings, and any other instructions printed
on your music.
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Use the STARS and you will be a
Star! www.spart5.k12.sc.us by Clark Murff
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2 Definition of sight reading from Better
Sight Reading by Pat Garnett 6 Cover of
Essential Elements 7 Page three of Book Two
of Essential Elements 8 same 9 same 10
same 11 same 12 same 13 same 14 Credits