– An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns.
– Original tunes, rather than abstract sight-reading exercises.
– 214 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles.
– Eight sections ranging from open strings to 3rd position.
– Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading.
– Tunes progress towards all key signatures up to three sharps and flats.
– Preliminary towards grade 5.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface – To the pupil: why sight-reading? – Section 1: Open strings – Section 2: Open strings in 2-, 3- and 4-time – Section 3: Adding the 2nd finger – Section 4: Using the 3rd finger in major keys – Section 5: New keys: F major, Bb major and Eb major – Section 6: New rhythms and slurs – Section 7: Counting quaver beats in 3/8 time – Section 8: Compound time – Glossary
Über den Autor
John Kember studied at Trinity College of Music, London and has enjoyed a varied career in both performing and academic spheres, ranging from teaching in schools and privately, to working as composer, arranger, pianist and conductor in Concert Halls, theatres and recording studios. Currently John is working on a number of new and exciting projects for both publication and performance. He has a busy private teaching practice in south east London and teaches for Kent Music School and the Kent Centre for Young Instrumentalists in Maidstone. John was an examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music from 1989 until 2005
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