{"product_id":"alfreds-basic-piano-library-sight-reading-book-1a","title":"Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Sight Reading Book 1A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlfred's Basic Piano Library: Sight Reading Book 1A\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred's Basic Piano Library: Sight Reading Book 1A\u003c\/strong\u003e gives beginner pianists a structured introduction to reading music at sight. Written by Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster, the exercises are designed to follow the same concepts students are learning in the corresponding Lesson Book, helping reading skills develop alongside normal piano study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystematic Sight Reading Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book uses short, focused exercises that are generally easier than the matching lesson material. This allows students to concentrate on reading accurately rather than relying on memorisation or repeated practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRhythm and Keyboard Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with note-reading exercises, the book includes rhythm sight-reading drills and improvisation activities designed to improve tactile freedom at the keyboard. Used regularly, these activities help students become more comfortable recognising patterns and moving around the keyboard without stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 1A sight reading book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinates with Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 1A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort progressive sight-reading exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes rhythm sight-reading drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes improvisation exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-page softcover book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Alfred's Basic Piano Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alfred Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 00-5750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 9780739004982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC 038081112060\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginner pianists working at Level 1A who need regular sight-reading practice alongside their main lesson book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSight reading improves fastest when it is practised little and often. This book keeps the exercises short and achievable, making it easy to add a few minutes of fresh reading to each practice session without overwhelming a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eFast Shipping Aus Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALFRED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48264039497780,"sku":"210000012484","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/alfreds-basic-piano-library-sight-reading-book-1a-1000x1000.png?v=1788308559","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/alfreds-basic-piano-library-sight-reading-book-1a","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}