Hello peeps! I am back, sorry for the 2-week delay. Been busy with the new ABRSM syllabus for piano, and also helping my little nephew buy his new 1/4 cello and teaching him the basics
Without further delay, here’s Part 2 tip for Sight-Reading on Piano:
2 Develop Your “Absolute” Sense of Touch.
Always sit in the same place. Middle “D” is recommended because it creates a symmetrical pattern in both directions. Sometimes you may need to make a page turn or your hand will jump from a high position to a low position on the keyboard. It is handy to not have to look down to find the correct position in these cases. By always sitting the same place at the piano, you will develop a physiological memory of all 88 keys on the piano!
To summarise, just make yourself comfortable in front of the piano keyboard. Maintain this standard position of your seating posture; whether you are practising scales, playing leisurely or preparing for exam or concert pieces. You will find that even with the lights off, you can ‘feel’ with your fingers and hit the right keys that you wish, while sight-reading! =)
Happy practising! Till next week for Tip #3!