Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Piano Sight Reading Book 1
Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 1 is a 72-page sight reading book from Piano Safari for early intermediate pianists (SKU PSAPSR1). It’s the step after the method books: for students who have finished Piano Safari Level 3, Piano Safari for the Older Student Level 3, or another method at about that level.
The angle here is rhythm, which gets much more involved at the intermediate level. This book gives nearly every unit its own rhythm topic, such as sixteenth subdivisions, dotted eighth–sixteenths, dotted rhythms in 6/8 and in cut time, alongside reading in each new key. Each of four units also includes a duet by a classical composer, which is a nice way to practice keeping a steady beat with another player.
Who is Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 1 for?
Publisher level: Advancing Pianist Level 1, listed by Piano Safari as Early Intermediate.
Approximate student level: Early Intermediate.
It’s for teens and adults (Piano Safari lists ages 12 and up) who have finished Piano Safari Level 3 or Older Student Level 3. Unit 1 reviews C, G, and F major and A, E, and D minor, along with triplets and 6/8 time, so students from another method who are comfortable with those can usually start here too.
What’s inside?
| Unit | Reading | Rhythm | Duet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Review of C major, A minor, G major, E minor, F major, D minor | Triplets; 6/8 and 3/8 | Carl Reinecke — Op. 54, No. 1 |
| Unit 2 | D major | Sixteenth-note subdivisions; dotted rhythms in 6/8 | Enke — Romanze, Op. 6, No. 1 |
| Unit 3 | B minor | Dotted eighth–sixteenth; 2/2 (cut time); subdivisions in 6/8 | — |
| Unit 4 | B-flat major | Dotted rhythms in 2/2 | Anton Diabelli — Rondino, Op. 149, No. 17 |
| Unit 5 | G minor | Rhythm review | — |
| Unit 6 | Review | Rhythm review | Kullak — Tarentelle |
How does it work with Technique Book 1?
The companion Advancing Pianist Technique Book 1 (SKU PSAPT1) moves through the same keys in the same order: a review of the Level 3 keys, then D major, B minor, B-flat major, and G minor. Scales and chords learned there show up in the reading here. Piano Safari sells the two as its Advancing Pianist Level 1 Pack.
We sell the Advancing Pianist books individually, not as a pack, so you can buy the book your teacher assigns or replace a single book.
Where does it fit?
It comes after Piano Safari Repertoire Book 3 (SKU PSRep3) or Older Student Repertoire & Technique Book 3 (SKU PSOSRep3). Next is Advancing Pianist Sight Reading Book 2 (SKU PSAPSR2), which moves into keys up to four sharps and flats. The Advancing Pianist books are reading and technique books, not repertoire books, so students usually play pieces from other collections alongside them.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Sight Reading Book 1 |
| Series | Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist, Level 1 |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Product type | Sight-Reading Book |
| Publisher level | Advancing Pianist Level 1 (Early Intermediate) |
| Approximate student level | Early Intermediate |
| Recommended ages | 12 and up |
| Authors | Katherine Fisher and Julie Knerr Hague |
| Publisher | Piano Safari, LLC |
| Pages | 72 |
| Keys | Up to two sharps and two flats (C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm, D, Bm, Bâ™, Gm) |
| Media | None (no audio tracks) |
| Companion book | Advancing Pianist Technique Book 1 (PSAPT1), sold separately |
| SKU | PSAPSR1 |
Frequently asked questions
What should a student play before Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 1?
Piano Safari wrote it for students who finished Piano Safari Level 3 or Older Student Level 3, or who are at an early intermediate level from another method.
Is there repertoire in this book?
It’s a sight reading book, with four classical duets included. Most students play pieces from a separate repertoire book alongside it.
Which keys are covered?
A review of C, G, and F major and A, E, and D minor, then D major, B minor, B-flat major, and G minor.
Can I buy it without the Technique Book?
Yes. We sell the Advancing Pianist books individually. Check your teacher’s list for which ones they want.
Best For
- Students who finished Piano Safari Level 3 or Older Student Level 3
- Early intermediate pianists from any method
- Readers who need help with dotted rhythms, sixteenths, and 6/8
- Teens and adults building sight-reading speed
- Teachers who want a structured reading book by key
The duets need a partner. A teacher, parent, or friend at the same level all work.
Stop in and flip through it. You’ll see right away how much rhythm work is packed in.
Available at August Muse
Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Sight Reading Book 1 is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, along with Technique Book 1. Stop in, or call ahead and we’ll hold a copy for you.
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