Before You Start...

Most pianists don't actually know their true sight-reading level.

That is why we created the Standard Assessment of Sight-Reading (SASR).

What you see above is a simplified version of the test.

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How The Sample SASR Works

  • You'll see an excerpt of sheet music
  • You'll rate how hard it would be to sight-read:
    • Easy - I could easily play this at tempo and with musicality.
    • Manageable - I could play it fairly accurately at tempo.
    • Difficult - I could get through it slowly, with some mistakes and pauses.
    • Impossible - I would struggle to get through this.

Now that you know how it works, let's get started.

What Is the SASR?

The real Standard Assessment of Sight-Reading (SASR) is a tool within Piano Marvel. You can take the full test for free when you create a Piano Marvel account.

The SASR is the only structured, leveled system built to measure sight-reading. The SASR automatically finds the perfect sight-reading selections for each pianist without searching through piles of sheet music.

The SASR:

  • Assigns you a score and tracks improvement over time
  • Customizes your test with sheet music at the ideal level (not too hard, not too easy)
  • Encourages best practices for sight-reading music

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Real People, Real Sight-Reading Growth

We travel across the country testing pianists' sight-reading skills.

Watch how fun it is to take a SASR for the first time:

The SASR in the Classroom

Meet Joshua Harris, a public school teacher who taught for many years in the Lubbock Independent School District. He explains why the SASR is so effective in helping students improve their sight-reading skills, and how one of his students dramatically improved her sight-reading ability and score by taking the SASR regularly.

Watch the full interview on YouTube →

Why Regular SASR Testing Works

The SASR is not only a one time test. Our studies have shown that pianists who consistently use the SASR as a training tool can improve their reading dramatically. Many pianists are surprised by how quickly their score improves with regular testing.

Each sight-reading attempt helps you:

  • Build confidence with unfamiliar music
  • Improve rhythmic accuracy
  • Strengthen note recognition under pressure

Final Thought

Sight-reading isn't just a talent you're born with. It's a skill you can measure, train, and improve.

You've already taken the first step by making it here.

The next step is simple: see what your sight-reading score is today.

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