Holding the pulse through a dotted half note.
The first stage introduces the dotted half note while keeping intervals within a third. The aim is to sustain longer durations and count accurately without introducing wide skips yet.
SIGHT-READING CHALLENGE FOR PIANISTS · VOLUME 2
Read wider intervals without losing the pulse.
Consolidate thirds, extend your reading to fourths and fifths, and add dotted half notes, eighth-note rests and ties. Guidance level: Easy–intermediate.
594exercises18chapters3levels per chapter
This volume is for you if you already read seconds and thirds with some confidence and want to recognise wider skips without losing continuity.
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Volume 2Intervals and continuity
A HABIT, NOT A TEST
Better reading is trained.
Short, carefully sequenced exercises for a few focused minutes each day, without memorising the page.
WHAT THIS VOLUME ADDS
More distance between notes. More control of time.
Dotted half notes, eighth-note rests and ties · intervals up to a fifth.
Reading the rest within the pulse.
The second stage introduces an eighth note paired with an eighth-note rest. Intervals expand to a fourth, so you must recognise a wider distance without losing control of the subdivision.
Sustaining duration through a tie.
The third stage introduces a tied half note and expands intervals to a fifth. The aim is to preserve the continuity of both note and pulse when the duration extends beyond its initial attack.
INSIDE EACH CHAPTER
Three chapters. The same position.
The samples come from Chapters 1, 2 and 3, all in treble clef and the C-G position. To show how the volume progresses, they are presented at Easy, Intermediate and Advanced levels respectively.
Easy
The first stage at its entry level.
Intermediate
The second stage at an intermediate degree of difficulty.
Advanced
The third stage at its most demanding level.
THE COMPLETE ROUTE
All 18 chapters at a glance.
The original contents page shows how the six positions repeat across the volume’s three stages.
Original contents page from Volume 2.
YOUR PLACE IN THE COLLECTION
Four volumes. One continuous progression.
01Sight-reading foundations
Compare all four volumes →02Intervals and continuityYOU ARE HERE
03Rhythmic agility04Advanced rhythms
CREATED IN THE TEACHING STUDIO
A method by David de Miguel.
Pianist · Teacher · AuthorPianist, teacher and author. The Sight-Reading Challenge grew from daily work with students who needed greater confidence without turning every page into a test.
Meet the author →QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VOLUME
Before you begin
Is this a method for learning piano from scratch?
No. It is intended for pianists who already know the basic location of notes and elementary note values and want to become more fluent readers.
What is the difference between a volume and a level?
The volume indicates the overall stage of the method and the musical vocabulary being introduced. Easy, Intermediate and Advanced are three degrees of difficulty within every chapter of the same volume.
How should I practise?
Open an unfamiliar page, observe the clef, position and pattern before playing, and reach the end without going back. Fluency grows through consistent practice.
Is this a repertoire book?
No. It is a workbook specifically designed for sight-reading practice. You can combine it with the pieces you normally study.
Do the paperback and Kindle editions contain the same exercises?
The method content is the same. Check Amazon for the format and availability that best suit the way you study.
Can I begin with Volume 2?
Yes, if you already read seconds and thirds with some continuity and keep the pulse through eighth notes and basic rests. The comparison section helps you check that starting point.
Why are fourths and fifths introduced gradually?
The second stage reaches a fourth and the third reaches a fifth. Distance increases alongside one specific rhythmic challenge so that everything does not change at once.
YOUR NEXT SESSION STARTS HERE
Open a new page. Read to the end.
594 exercises for turning sight-reading into a consistent practice.
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