Any good advice for learning sight reading?

[Christopher Chew]

I have just ordered the "Joining The Dots" (Sight-Reading) Grade 1-5 from ABRSM. Not sure if they are good. Should be arriving in a month's time.

Adios.....Chris

[Paul Hammer]

When I was at your level (a few years ago) I found one or two internet music theory sites helpful.

Particularly: Teoria.com

See: 'The Time Signature' section under the Rhythm section - very helpful.

http://www.teoria.com/exercises/index.php

[robin loops]

Speaking of time signatures, it's a good idea to read through sheet music away from the guitar. Particularly counting time can be worked on this way.

[glassynails]

Speaking of time signatures, it's a good idea to read through sheet music away from the guitar. Particularly counting time can be worked on this way.

I agree, that's what I'm doing now at work!

[robin loops]

reading sheet music and posting on forums? I want your job and/or boss LOL

[cgisfun]

I am new to sight reading myself. I am 59 and enjoying the process. I separate "reading" music from learning the fretboard. I just ordered "Sight Reading for the Classical Guitar, Level I-III". I will let you know how it goes. I also purchased a software app called Sight Reading Challenge which has greatly helped me to identify the notes. I use the app often when I am on the computer. It not only identifies how many you get right in one session, but scores how fast you identified them.

Dana

[bon]

Just wanted to say one thing about sight reading "GO FOR IT"!
I am 69 years old and started playing the CG a year and a half ago. At first sight reading was a challenge, still it, but
I can do it and am getting better at it every day.
Age cannot stop you

Roger

Hello Roger , thanks for the inspiration regarding note reading in one's prime years...- " Go for it"

[dmcharg]

You might find this useful.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=39951&hilit=sight+reading

[PrestiFan]

I mentioned this on another thread, so I hope I'm not violating the rules by duplication.

I've just begun reading, and found simple scores too difficult because my reading is weak on the G-clef. This site generates notes only on the G-clef, and I'm becoming more comfortable with the G-clef thanks to this site.

http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note

Dave
Dave