Sight-reading isn’t about playing perfectly—it’s about keeping music moving.

• Scan Before Playing: Spot key signature, time signature, and tricky rhythms.

• Eyes Ahead: Read one bar ahead, not the note you’re pressing.

• No Stopping: If you miss, keep going. Flow matters more than detail.

• Chunk Patterns: Recognise scales, chords, and intervals. Your brain processes shapes faster than single notes.

• Daily 5 Minutes: Short, consistent sight-reading beats marathon drills.

Goal: play recognisable music on first try, not polished performance.