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Exams, music & adult learners

What to read, how to prepare for an exam's sight-reading test, and realistic expectations if you are learning as an adult.

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Exams, music & adult learners

Choosing music for sight-reading practice

How easy is easy enough, and where to find a steady supply of fresh, free or cheap music to read.

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Exams, music & adult learners

Sight-reading for adult learners

Less time and more self-consciousness than a child, but better pattern recognition and planning. How to make that work.

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A grand piano and bench in a bright, empty room with tall windows
Exams, music & adult learners

Sight-reading in piano exams

Use the preparation time well, keep the pulse, and run in with six weeks of short daily tests.

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