(Misc). The importance of sight-reading as an essential skill for pianists of all ages and abilities has been set out in books 1 and 2. Similarly, the principles set out in previous books still apply: the importance of realizing the overall style, rhythm and tempo of a piece before you begin to play; the awareness of keys, chord and interval shapes, and overall melodic shape; and the need for a quick visual summary of repeat signs and changes in time an overview of the general "geography" of the piece.
- | Author: John Kember
- | Publisher: Schott Music Ltd
- | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2007
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- | Binding: Book
- | ISBN-13: 9781902455815
- | ISBN-10: 1902455819