Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Piano Sight Reading Book 2
Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 2 is a 72-page sight reading book from Piano Safari for intermediate pianists (SKU PSAPSR2). It follows Advancing Pianist Sight Reading Book 1.
Its job is to make the “hard” keys ordinary. Keys with three or four sharps or flats can feel unfamiliar for a long time. This book gives each of eight keys its own unit, moving in major and relative-minor pairs, so students spend real time reading in E-flat, A-flat, A, and E major and their minors until those key signatures feel normal. Each pair of units also includes a classical duet.
Who is Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 2 for?
Publisher level: Advancing Pianist Level 2, listed by Piano Safari as Intermediate.
Approximate student level: Intermediate.
It’s for teens and adults (Piano Safari lists ages 12 and up) who have finished Advancing Pianist Level 1, or who are intermediate pianists from another method and comfortable reading in keys up to two sharps and two flats.
What’s inside?
| Unit | Reading key | Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | E-flat major | — |
| Unit 2 | C minor | Aubel — Ronde Bretonne, Op. 31, No. 5 |
| Unit 3 | A major | — |
| Unit 4 | F-sharp minor | Franz Wohlfahrt — Galop, Op. 87, No. 46 |
| Unit 5 | A-flat major | — |
| Unit 6 | F minor | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Carl Reinecke — Bell Play, Op. 206, Vol. 2, No. 10 |
| Unit 7 | E major | — |
| Unit 8 | C-sharp minor | Anton Diabelli — Polonaise, from Sonatina, Op. 163, No. 3, third movement |
How does it work with Technique Book 2?
The companion Advancing Pianist Technique Book 2 (SKU PSAPT2) uses the same eight keys in the same order, with the scale, chords, and arpeggio for each one. Piano Safari sells the pair as its Advancing Pianist Level 2 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 follows Advancing Pianist Sight Reading Book 1 (SKU PSAPSR1). Students usually play repertoire from separate collections alongside it.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Sight Reading Book 2 |
| Series | Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist, Level 2 |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Product type | Sight-Reading Book |
| Publisher level | Advancing Pianist Level 2 (Intermediate) |
| Approximate student level | Intermediate |
| Recommended ages | 12 and up |
| Authors | Katherine Fisher and Julie Knerr Hague |
| Publisher | Piano Safari, LLC |
| Pages | 72 |
| Keys | E♠major, C minor, A major, F♯ minor, A♠major, F minor, E major, C♯ minor |
| Media | None (no audio tracks) |
| Companion book | Advancing Pianist Technique Book 2 (PSAPT2), sold separately |
| SKU | PSAPSR2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which keys does Advancing Pianist Sight Reading 2 cover?
E-flat, A, A-flat, and E major, with their relative minors: C, F-sharp, F, and C-sharp minor.
Is there a Mozart piece in the book?
Yes. “Bell Play,” by Mozart, arranged by Carl Reinecke, is the duet in Unit 6.
Do I need to finish Book 1 first?
Piano Safari wrote it for students who finished Advancing Pianist Level 1 or are intermediate pianists. Your teacher can tell you if you’re ready.
Can I buy it without the Technique Book?
Yes. We sell the Advancing Pianist books individually.
Best For
- Students who finished Advancing Pianist Level 1
- Intermediate pianists uneasy in keys with three or four sharps or flats
- Teens and adults building reading speed
- Students who enjoy playing duets
- Teachers who want reading organized by key
The duets need a second player. A teacher, parent, or friend all work.
Stop in and page through it.
Available at August Muse
Piano Safari: The Advancing Pianist – Sight Reading Book 2 is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, along with Technique Book 2. Come in, or call ahead and we’ll hold a copy for you.
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