Improve Your Sight-Reading Book 2

Exercises methodically bring hands working together while introducing new time signatures of 3/8, 5/8 and 5/4. While revisiting keys in volume 1, this volume introduces exercises in three sharps (A major), and two flats (Bb major), as well as the minor keys of D minor and E minor. The early stages of more complex rhythms and syncopation are introduced, as well as finger-crossing, close leger lines, 2-note clusters, attention to dynamic markings such as staccato, slurs and diminuendo/crescendo indicators. Dotted notes, ties, and notes off the beat become more prevalent in the rhythm exercises as well as the pieces. Drills include changing time signatures from measure to measure. 90 practice tests in all.