Sight-reading is neither a "magic" act nor an extraordinary gift which some musicians are lucky enough to receive at birth. Sight-reading is a combination of musical, behavioural and cognitive know-how which can be learned and developed during musical and instrumental practice.

• How to position your eyes on the score?
• How to play without looking at your fingers?
• How to obtain a stable and reliable pulsation on all occasions?
• How to perceive a score globally?
• How to face sight-rea...