Sight-reading exercise
Level 8 ·
Skips of a third in C, G and F positions. ABRSM Pre-Grade 1.
Hands
Right reads the treble clef, left the bass clef, both the grand staff.
Bars
For teachers
Look over the music for 30 seconds. Then play it at a steady, slow pace: tap the keys below or play on a MIDI keyboard. Keep going after a mistake.
Give your students sight reading with one link
- Pick a level a little below the pieces your student is learning.
- Choose the hands, the key and four or eight bars.
- Press Copy link for students and send it, or show the QR code in the lesson.
- Students play on screen keys or a MIDI keyboard and show you their result card.
For paper practice, print the same levels from the sight-reading worksheets.
Where pianists sit
Sight-reading levels of the 507 MasterPiano pianists with at least ten rated reads, on October 22, 2026. Most adults and children who practise read music at Level 20 or below, well under the pieces they play.
| Level | Band | Pianists | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1-10 | Starter | 318 | 63% |
| Levels 11-20 | Beginner | 131 | 26% |
| Levels 21-30 | Elementary | 48 | 9% |
| Levels 31-40 | Developing | 5 | 1% |
| Levels 41-50 | Intermediate | 5 | 1% |
Levels match ABRSM grades by the pieces a pianist reads at sight: Levels 1 to 10 are before Grade 1, 11 to 20 about Grade 1, 21 to 30 Grades 1 to 2. See the ABRSM sight-reading guide.
Questions
Do students need an account?
No. The trainer, the level test and the result card work without an account, a login or an email address. Nothing about the student is stored on our servers.
How do I give the same exercise to a whole class?
Choose the level, hands, key and length, then press Copy link for students. The link holds every setting and the exercise number, so each student who opens it plays the exact same music. Show the QR code on a screen or print it for the music room.
Is it safe for students under 13?
Tick Classroom link before you copy it. A classroom link hides the sign-up button and the sharing buttons. The first name typed on the result card never leaves the student's device.
How is an exercise scored?
Accuracy is the share of notes played right, less a share for wrong keys. Steady pulse compares each step with the student's own tempo, so a slow, even performance scores well. Sight reading should be slow and steady rather than fast.
What does the result code mean?
The code is made from the name, date, level and accuracy on the card. If a student changes any of them, the code no longer matches what the trainer would show. Nothing is saved, so keep a photo or a printout of the card.
Can I put the trainer on my studio website?
Yes. Press Embed and paste the code into your page. It is free and never requires a link back; the code includes a small credit line you are welcome to keep.
Does it work with a digital piano?
Yes, in Chrome, Edge and Android browsers: connect the piano by USB or Bluetooth MIDI and press Use a MIDI keyboard. On an iPad or in Safari, tap the keys on the screen.
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