Grade 8 piano will have you sight reading pieces that are about a page long. Time and key signatures are as in grade 7, but with 12/8 added to the possible time signatures and Db and B majors to the possible keys. Three-part chords in either hand, spread chords and the use of simple ornament will be a part of this grade as well.
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Tips for Grade 8 Piano Sight Reading
- Get situated where you can comfortably see the piece from your piano or keyboard (an iPad or other tablet is especially convenient for this, as you can set it right on your piano's music stand; print this page if needed)
- Take 30 seconds to look over the piece before you attempt to sight read it
- Once you've started, keep going no matter what – learning not to stop even when you make a mistake is one of the most important skills in piano sight reading
- When you're finished playing, press the "Listen" button to hear a correct performance of the exercise; take a moment to reflect on how you did