- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns
- Original tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises
- 237 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles
- Nine sections ranging from open strings to extensions and slurs
- Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading
- Tunes progress to all key signatures up to four sharps and three flats
- Preliminary towards grade 4
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface - To the pupil: why sight-reading? - Section 1: Open strings - Section 2: Open strings and 1st finger - Section 3: 3rd-finger notes, key signatures and rests - Section 4: 4th-finger notes, quavers and the 4/4 time signature - Section 5: 2nd-finger notes, accidentals and slurs - Section 6: Ties, dotted notes, bow markings and the anacrusis - Section 7: Forward extensions and semiquavers - Section 8: The flattened 1st finger - Section 9: 3/8 and compound time - Glossary
