| <...I was an atrocious reader when it came to rhythm so I would quickly learn the "song" and use the music on the page only as a fingering reference.>
Often during lessons with youngsters they will be hunting for the fingering of a particular note. When I loudly sing the pitch, they almost always immediately put down the correct fingers. The mental image of the sound will control all aspects of your playing if you let it. Singing is a great way to build that mental image. |