Interview,
Paul Harris on 'How to sight-read'
Expert pedagogue Paul Harris recently paid a visit to our Leamington Spa shop, and kindly took some time to answer our questions about his latest book How to sight-read, as well as other key topics relating to the music education ecosystem, including his Simultaneous Learning method. You can watch the full interview and browse some of our favourite Paul Harris titles below.
Publications by Paul Harris
In How to sight-read, Paul Harris dispels common misconceptions about sight-reading, presenting instead the idea of sight-reading as a technique that can be developed and learned by anyone. He breaks down the fascinating science behind sight-reading as well as providing practical advice and exercises that can be incorporated into both lessons and practice.
Available Format: Book
Paul Harris's highly successful Simultaneous Learning approach is an entirely positive and imaginative way to teach, which embraces the understanding that all the elements of music are connected. In this definitive book Harris outlines the complete philosophy of his ground-breaking approach.
Available Format: Book
This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theorycovered in the grade 1 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’ Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musicianship along the way. Never before has theory been so fun or seemed so natural.
Available Format: Sheet Music
A piece a week for beginner players is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun, short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week.
Browse more titles in the Improve Your... series.
Available Format: Sheet Music
Musical Doodles is the secret to having fun with composition! Writing music is often viewed either as complicated, with far too many rules, or something that a computer programme does for you. Imaginatively created by Paul Harris, this inspiring book is all about rediscovering a love for writing down music through musical doodling — enjoying and engaging with creating music on paper. Imaginatively illustrated by Bill Jones.
Available Format: Sheet Music
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