Music Theory to Improve Your Skills

Below are some simple exercises to help you sight read sheet music.

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Lesson 1

Practice the right hand alone first. Say the note names aloud as you play.

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Lesson 2

Now practice the left hand alone. Say the note names aloud as you play.

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Sight Reading

After you've practiced the lessons above, practice playing both hands together. Go as slow as you need to at first and keep saying the note names out loud.

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Rhythm

Use this exercise to practice your rhythm. Play with the metronome set at 120 and count out loud.