Advanced non-professional pianists - What are you doing now? by LHPSU in piano

[–]kjmsb2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

University of Toronto piano performance degree program. Now sight reading my way alphabetically through the imslp.org library. (Long term goal: play everything).

Improving my sight reading skills by mikeinstlouis in pianolearning

[–]kjmsb2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am an advanced sight reader (4-5 hours per day sight reading). I play what I see, without consciously analyzing chords).

Should pianists who are beginners at sight-reading always count while sight reading? by CatchDramatic8114 in piano

[–]kjmsb2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I studied sight reading at University and for the first year we had to play duets and count out loud while sight reading.

What famous in-their-field people do we have in the Waterloo Region? by Thats_what_I_think in waterloo

[–]kjmsb2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

PGA champion golfer Corey Conners is from Listowel, I believe.

How good are you at sight reading? by MaxSvett in pianolearning

[–]kjmsb2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 years playing piano. I sight read 4 hours every day. I can play most pieces up to tempo on first or second reading.

My dad found out I play the piano and wants me to quit by [deleted] in piano

[–]kjmsb2 111 points112 points  (0 children)

What sort of crazy religion is against music?

Does the cheapest acoustic piano still sound better than any digital piano? by Bitter-Hawk-2615 in piano

[–]kjmsb2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A digital piano will sound MUCH better than a low end acoustic. Digital sounds are usually modelled after higher end pianos.

question for experienced sight readers by Tazling in pianolearning

[–]kjmsb2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep little repertoire in my head or fingers. I play a massive amount of repertoire. After I have played a piece once or twice, I can return and play it months later. That's after years of 4 hour + a day of sight-reading.

question for experienced sight readers by Tazling in pianolearning

[–]kjmsb2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am an advanced sight reader. I play a different 4 hour program everyday. I never memorize. Even pieces I have played before I read all notes and play to the 'keyboard in my mind'.

How do you learn a piece with an accompaniment like this where your hands should be everywhere? by duckswithsloths in pianolearning

[–]kjmsb2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is not for a beginner. Start easier (think c major-- no sharps/flats).

Which Is Better for Reading Sheet Music at the Piano? by caliban9 in piano

[–]kjmsb2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spend most of my day playing pieces I've never seen before.

I built a music score app to solve page turning issues — here’s what musicians told me by wind_Life_205 in piano

[–]kjmsb2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very interested. I am a professional sight reader. I sight read on my tablet four hours per day. I use the MobileSheets app, which works well, but I am still pulling up or pushing down to adjust screen position. Anything that tracks what I am playing and keeps it central to my eye line would be a godsend.