Sight reading and ear training are two of the most important skills for
any musician. Consequently, they should be developed systematically with
performance, technical and theoretical skills from the time that
keyboard study begins. As new concepts are introduced in the LESSONS
book, they are reinforced visually and aurally in SIGHT READING AND EAR
TRAINING. These books can be used with equal success in private and
group lessons. The reading exercises are based on the premise that
students develop secure reading skills by first playing in specific
patterns and gradually moving out of these patterns. The recognition of
intervals is crucial to the development of good reading habits. In
addition, students must be able to quickly identify individual notes and
patterns (melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic).