Cello Grade 8: Sight-Reading

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Sight-reading is like reading a new book out loud for the first time — you scan ahead and play what you see.

2. 2

   What should you do first when you see a new piece of music?

3. 3

   Tap the notes on the cello fingerboard to play a short phrase. Follow the rhythm shown.

4. 4

   Let's sight-read a short 4-bar phrase together. Watch how I scan ahead.

5. 5

   When you see a key signature with 2 sharps, which notes are sharp?

6. 6

   Try sight-reading this 2-bar phrase. Tap the rhythm pattern on the number line.

7. 7

   What is the most important thing to keep going during sight-reading?