...at first sight? Maybe my question is a little naive, but to me it seems impossible rigth now: I have to rehearse a piece several times at a lower speed, before I play it at normal speed with the sheet to remember. But... Is there someone able to play any piece at full speed, first try? Chords and everything?!
2007-02-12 02:34:42 · 9 answers · asked by Fernando 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Yes. I have to all the time, because that's my job. Sometimes, though, I don't play things exactly as they are on the page, and I'll improvise a little, but I have to do that because I usually have to learn at least 10 new pieces a week, and don't have time to practice them. When you're in a bind you get used to learning pieces really fast. Hint: To get better at reading really fast practice sightreading by playing music that's about one level easier than your actual level. This will help to improve your reading.
2007-02-12 02:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by pawt72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are naturally gifted with playing instruments by ear. I am a Music Major and I take Music Theory and it helps but I find that a good musician does not depend on the fact if you can read sheet music. I am a singer and I have been playing the piano and guitar since I was three by ear and I have only improved and I still sight read, not great but it is decent. It is not an essential to learn how to read sheet music in my opinion but it would not hurt to do so. So, being able to read sheet music does not define a musician, the way he or she is able to play is what matters. : )
2016-03-29 03:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like anything else, well-skilled and well-practiced musicians can sight-read extremely well. Try using lead sheets (sometimes called "fake music"). These are much easier to scan quickly than complete scores.
2007-02-12 02:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by SDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Chords and everything. I can read popular music just like reading a book. Classical takes longer because it can be extremely difficult in some passages and requires practice, practice, practice. You'll get there!
2007-02-12 02:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by Prajnananda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. All it takes is practice. There are a ton of tricks that you can use too. Like, looking ahead to see what is to come, singing through it before playing, and many more.
2007-02-12 02:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Cori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, I can most of the time. You just need practice! But there's no harm in playing something slowly at first to get the hang of it
2007-02-12 02:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by murnip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, with practice. It's called "sight reading"... there are even classes in conservatories that are dedicated to sight reading.
2007-02-12 02:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by WeenusLies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. those people are just really really good and have put in countless hours of practicing their instrument. i know many people who can do that
2007-02-12 02:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, and you can too, keep practicing!
2007-02-12 03:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋