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Premier Piano Course, Sight Reading 2A: Piano Book

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Premier Piano Course, Sight Reading 2A: Piano Book

By Carol Matz and Victoria McArthur

Level: 2A

Item: 00-42439

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Sight-Reading 2A develops sight-reading skills through activities that reinforce reading concepts and musicality. There are 14 units correlated with Lesson Book 2A, and each unit contains five activities that emphasize note reading, rhythm, playing without stopping, and playing expressively. These activities build sight-reading skills in a simple, fun way.

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Series: Premier Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
ISBN10: 1-4706-1108-2
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-1108-8
UPC: 038081474663
SKU: 00-42439

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About the Authors

Carol Matz
Carol Matz is an accomplished composer, arranger, and author with more than 300 published piano works for students. Drawing on her background as an experienced piano educator, she has developed materials that serve teachers and learners worldwide. Her Famous & Fun series, published by Alfred Music, represents some of her most recognized contributions to music education.

Throughout her career, Matz has shared her teaching expertise through workshops conducted across the United States, Canada, England, New Zealand, and Australia. Her compositional scope extends beyond solo piano to include orchestral works, jazz big band arrangements, brass quintets, and string quartets. She has also contributed studio arrangements for various recording artists in Miami.

Matz studied composition, arranging, and orchestration at the University of Miami, where she developed the diverse musical skills that inform her prolific output.
Victoria McArthur
Victoria McArthur recently retired from her position as Program Director of Piano Pedagogy and Coordinator of Group Piano at Florida State University's esteemed College of Music. She holds the Permanent Professional Certificate in Piano and Music Theory from the Music Teachers National Association and brings decades of expertise to the field.

Her scholarly contributions include over 80 publications, among them the widely recognized Alfred's Premier Piano Course. Dr. McArthur has served as Keyboard Editor for Alfred Music Publishing since 2000 and has written numerous articles for leading music education journals. Her work appears in prestigious venues such as Piano Quarterly, and she contributed the chapter on sight reading to Oxford University Press's The Science and Psychology of Music Performance.

Today, Dr. McArthur maintains her commitment to teaching through her own piano studio, McArthur & Musical Associates, which serves the Tallahassee area with instruction for students of all ages and levels. She continues to develop educational materials and textbooks while remaining active in the music education community. In 2006, she traveled to Korea to conduct piano pedagogy workshops for Alfred Music Publishing.

Why we love this

This book accelerates sight-reading growth without turning it into tedious drill work. The 14 units coordinate directly with Lesson Book 2A, so students reinforce concepts they're actively learning while the varied activity format keeps engagement high. Each unit's five-step progression builds confidence and fluency in a way that feels natural rather than forced.

What to expect

Working through these activities feels like unlocking a skill rather than completing worksheets. Each page presents fresh material that's approachable but not trivial, giving young pianists the satisfaction of reading something new with confidence. The progression from note recognition to expressive playing mirrors the real experience of preparing a new piece.

Who it's for

This book is designed for piano students working through Premier Piano Course Level 2A who need targeted, systematic practice in sight-reading. It serves students in private lessons, group classes, and homeschool settings who benefit from structured reinforcement alongside their main lesson book.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with the rhythm activities before attempting full note reading; tackling one element at a time reduces frustration and builds independence.
  • Assign one unit per week to match your lesson plan pacing, giving students time to internalize the skills before moving forward.
  • Encourage students to play through without stopping, even if they make mistakes. This builds the reading stamina that makes real sight-reading possible.
  • Use the expressive playing activities to remind students that sight-reading isn't just accuracy; it's about musical intention from the first glance.

How to use it

Assign one unit weekly as part of regular lesson homework, coordinating the skill focus with what you're teaching from the corresponding lesson book unit. Students can also use it independently between lessons, building reading fluency that translates directly to repertoire study and accelerating overall progress.

Skills your students will build

  • Note reading in treble clef with expanding range
  • Rhythm recognition and execution in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meters
  • Playing without stopping through new material
  • Reading with musical expression from first sight
  • Fluency in moving between written notation and keyboard

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