RIAM Let’s Get Reading Primary

The RIAM Lets Get Reading Primary is part of the series of Royal Irish Academy of Music books for the young pianist by Jean Archibald and Marie Moran, designed to develop the skill of sight-reading. Specifically geared towards the Local Centre examination syllabus from Preliminary to Grade 5, the books are carefully graded and presented in an attractive way.

‘Let’s Get Reading’ is a highly successful series for the young pianist, designed to develop the skill of sight-reading.

Specifically geared towards the Local Centre examination syllabus, Maurice the Mouse will help you on your journey into the world of sight-reading, in a fun and exciting way. The RIAM Lets Get Reading Primary is designed to provide a foundation for the study of musicianship and to ensure a thorough grasp of music literacy, and they are suitable for use by students following any music programme.

The RIAM Let's Get Reading Series is a collection of graded piano books that are designed to develop reading skills for young and beginner pianists. The series consists of six books, each of which contains a range of simple and catchy tunes that gradually increase in difficulty. The pieces are presented in a clear and organised manner, with helpful hints and tips to guide students through the reading process. The RIAM Let's Get Reading Series is a great way for young and beginner pianists to develop their reading skills and build their confidence as they progress through the graded levels.

RIAM Lets Get Reading Primary Features:

• Prepares students for sight-reading sheet music inside and out of the exam setting

• Exercises introduce key new elements encountered at Primary level

• Provides a variety of new pieces for students to strengthen their skills and build confidence

• Encourages students to incorporate sight-reading into their daily practice

About RIAM

The Royal Irish Academy of Music is a home of musical excellence and dynamism, a place of teaching and learning which consistently achieves its objective of transmitting and maintaining the highest standards of performance and appreciation in all musical disciplines. Founded in 1848 the Academy is Ireland’s oldest musical institution.

As a national thirty-two county institution, the Academy embodies and reflects the traditions and heritage of Irish musicianship. The Teaching Staff includes many international and national prizewinners, members of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and many individuals whose names have become synonymous with music education in Ireland.

With the resources of such talents at its disposal, it is no wonder that the Academy’s students have been accepted for further study at the most prestigious music institutions around the world from the Juilliard School in New York to the Royal Academy of Music in London. Today, with recently established higher education courses, the Academy is in turn able to offer the finest Irish musical training to students from all corners of the world.