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Sight reading music / Anki?

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wws Apr 2023

Can anyone share experiences using Anki to help learn sight reading, especially
with piano? I am starting with just the dots on the staff as the question, the note
letter as the answer, but curious about other approaches and advice. I am just
doing anki as a small part of my practice, I have a teacher and other
assignments. Thanks!

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cqg 1 Apr 2023

It can be used to learn where the notes are on the staff, the key signatures and
things like that. I also use anki for ear training, and I find it great for that.

However, the problem I see about using anki for sight reading is that eventually,
you’ll learn the rhythmic pattern by memory, instead of actually reading them.

It’s much better, IMO, using something that generates fresh music on the fly, so
you never practice the same piece twice. I recommend this:

sightreadingfactory.com

Practice Sight Reading and Sight Singing

Exercises Online – Sight Reading... 104
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SightReadingFactory.com makes practicing the important skill of sight
 reading quick, easy, effective and fun! This cloud-based service allows you
to customize and generate unlimited sight reading examples instantly, on-
demand for students of all ages...

wws Apr 2023

I guess I am still trying to memorize notes on the staff for quicker recall. Once I
place my hands I can play by intervals ok, but if you say “start on measure 14” I
have to figure out with “every good boy does fine” etc.

Also, how do you use Anki for ear training? Have you shared a deck I could look
at?

Thanks!

cqg Apr 2023

I created this deck for my own use, with all main chords in all keys:
https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1491161675 118

But before learning to identify chords by ear, I recommend trying to recognise

intervals. Someone shared this deck, wich I find excellent:
https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/67778176 94

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