UGH! I always do well at playing the music I'm given in class, but here's what happens at competition:
I do pretty good at my scales, my prepared piece, and that good stuff!. But I always FAAAIIILL sight-reading!. I have been unable to get into any honors bands!. My teachers always give me tips, and they tell me how to do well!. But whenever I'm in that dead silent room, my eighth notes become quarters, my quarters eighths, and all sorts of messups! I play the notes correctly but not the rhythms! I'll even practice the rhythm ONLY for the thirty seconds, but somehow I mess up rhythm horribly and play notes perfectly!. I need any advice you have on sightreading, whether you're a singer or band or strings whatever!. (If it helps, I play trumpet)Www@QuestionHome@Com