Brown | Play at Sight for Piano

Written by renowned piano pedagogue Christine Brown, Play at Sight is a systematic course in the essential skills and techniques required for successful sight-reading, suitable for elementary pianists. It is divided into four parts, each covering a specific range of skills, starting with separate hands within a compass of five notes, and moving up to reading two staves together with varied keys, dynamics and articulation. One week's exercises are given on each page – the teacher can hear one or more at a weekly lesson – and the technical point of each page is clearly explained. Specific problems, such as keeping eyes on the music and reading two staves at once, are discussed. The gradual pace encourages an accurate and musical performance at every stage, essential for confidence and enjoyment.