This book of pieces aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. In Part 1 the basic keys of C, G, F and D major and A and D minor are explored while keeping movement limited to steps, skips and repeated notes in a 5-note range. Preface Part 1: Preparation Three steps to success Patterns: 5-finger shapes and sequences frequently used Sight-reading exercises Part 2: Four steps to success Introducing intervals of 4ths and 5ths More sight-reading exercises Ties and simple syncopations Simple exercises with hands together