(Misc). The importance of sight-reading as an essential skill for
pianists of all ages and abilities has been set out in books 1 and 2.
Similarly, the principles set out in previous books still apply: the
importance of realizing the overall style, rhythm and tempo of a piece
before you begin to play; the awareness of keys, chord and interval
shapes, and overall melodic shape; and the need for a quick visual
summary of repeat signs and changes in time an overview of the general
"geography" of the piece.