The objective is to be able to "think"; the fingers and pitch of notes ahead whilst playing other notes. Always try to think ahead.


Count yourself in - take a whole bar over this.
Keep a steady pulse.
Always count.
Look at the key signature.
Look at any accidentals.
Don't stop. If you make an error - CONTINUE
Aim to get the rhythm 100% correct.
Focus on AIR
Try to recognise patterns in music e.g sequences.
Try to commit difficult patterns to memory.
Break down more complex rhythms into their smallest segments e.g Quavers.
Mentally always try to move on, staying ahead of the music.
Keep the tempo in your head.
Think and count through rests.
Always head towards the first beat of the bar.
Recognise and commit to memory all the articulations and dynamic of the music.
Sight reading is like reading a book, you have to train you mind in the same way.

It is essential to know all your scales and arpeggios.

You will gradually build up a vocabulary of instantly recognisable groups. Mastery of an extensive vocabulary will give your more time to concentrate on the more unusual parts and the MUSIC.