Sight Reading

NGC 5139 · Post by **NGC 5139** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:42 pm

Hello,

I wish to ask for tips on how to improve sight reading, especially for violin. I am currently somewhere between Grade 5-8 violin and am having some problems with sight reading and especially when third position comes into play.

Are there any music players or violinists here that could give some suggestions?

Thank you and have a nice day

Omega

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Thu May 26, 2005 11:35 pm

Hi,
Maybe you wanna share more specifically what problems you have? At your level I assume it would have to do with Rhythm (triplets, odd-meter) or non-diatonic runs + intonation - but I could be wrong.
Do share more and maybe we can talk about it.
Quite surprised to see a music related question at an Astro Forum .. but well .. it's the coffee corner .. so anything goes I guess.. =)

Groove,
Jeremy Ng

NGC 5139 · Post by **NGC 5139** » Sun May 29, 2005 8:41 pm

Yes, generally rhythms- like dotted quavers, although I am improving (albeit slowly). I used to have problems with intonation, but that has been resolved partially.

For third position, I think the only way out is to keep practising, right?

Cheers
Omega

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Sun May 29, 2005 9:18 pm

Hi practising with a metronome will definitely improve your rhythm by leaps and bounds.
I don't play violin but upright bass .. when I was just starting i used to practise 7-8 hours a day .. not so much now .. so yeah, you gotta practise until you don't have to see where your fingers go and get the intonation spot on .. I'm afraid there's no short cut .. =)
However, transcribing really do a great deal for your ears .. try that .. you'll be more sensitive to your intonation and rhythms .. =)

Jeremy

NGC 5139 · Post by **NGC 5139** » Mon May 30, 2005 11:07 am

Hi Jeremy,

Thank you for your kind advice. Will work on what you have suggested.

Have a nice day!

Omega