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Title: THE SCIENCE OF PIANO Sight-Reading: Practical Applications for Teachers.
Authors: Park, Jenny Jieun1
Source: American Music Teacher. Jun/Jul2026, Vol. 75 Issue 6, p20-24. 5p.
Subject Terms: *Piano instruction, *Short-term memory, *Piano teachers, Sight-reading (Music performance), Piano playing, Tempo (Music theory), Musical meter & rhythm
Abstract: The article provides piano teachers with an overview of research findings on strategies for teaching sight-reading. Intervention studies showed the importance of regular practice and steady tempo, chunking of musical information for cognitive efficiency and focusing on rhythm. Cognitive studies shed light on enhancing eye-hand span, working memory capacity and minimizing visual distractions, while mixed-method studies focused on collaborative playing and fostering positive attitudes.
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