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Sightreading Pattern Cards

These “Sightreading Pattern Cards” are new resource from our friends at Pianimation that I have found to be invaulable in introducing sightreading to kids. These cards were made for piano players but could be adapted for other instruments by eliminating the hand and finger numbers. Click below for free printable links. 

Sightreading Pattern Cards (Steps)

Sightreading Pattern Cards (Skips)

Sightreading Pattern Cards (Steps & Skips)

 

What makes these cards cool:

  • The student is required to identify their left/right hand and a finger number with each new card.

  • The cards are pattern based and reinforce the most important aspects of sightreading in a simple way. 

  • The cards are big (half page each) and make it is easy to distinguish between steps and skips. 

  • The cards are divided into steps, skips, and steps & skips. You can use a different set depending on your student’s level. 

  • The cards are very quick to play and are not overwhelming. A great way to spend 5 minutes of a lesson!

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