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Minimum Requirements:

PracticeSightReading.com has been tested in the following browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 8+
  • Safari (PC 5+, MAC XX+)
  • FireFox (PC 3+)
  • Chrome

This site required JavaScript and Cookies turned on. For more information, please see our privacy policy.

Quicktime or Windows Media player must also be turned on for midi playback.

Levels:

Below are the standard levels. You can create your own levels with Custom Levels. 5/8 and 7/8 levels use the duple and triple rhythms below.

Duple Level 1:

4/4
Quarter RestHalf RestQuarter Note
Half NoteHalf Rest

Triple Level 1:

6/8
Quarter Note + Eigth Note Dotted Quarter RestEighth Note + Quarter NoteThree Eighth NotesDouble Barline

Duple Level 2:

4/4
Quarter NoteHalf NoteQuarter Note
Whole Note

Triple Level 2:

6/8
Quarter Note + Eigth Note Eighth Note + Quarter NoteEighth Rest + Quarter NoteEighth Note + Quarter NoteDouble Barline

Duple Level 3:

4/4
Two Eighth NotesEighth Rest and Eighth NoteQuarter RestEighth Note and Eighth Rest
Half RestEighth Rest and Eighth NoteTwo Eighth Notes

Triple Level 3:

6/8
Three Eighth NotesQuarter Rest + Eighth Note 2 Eighth Notes + Eigth RestEighth Rest + Eighth Note + Eighth Rest Double Barline

Duple Level 4:

4/4
Eighth and 2 Sixteenth NotesFour Sixteenth NotesTwo Sixteenth Notes and an Eighth RestTwo Sixteenth Notes and an Eighth Note

Triple Level 4:

6/8
Dotted Quarter RestDotted Quarter Rest2 Sixteenth Notes + 2 Eighth Notes 2 Eighth Notes + 2 Sixteenth Notes Double Barline

Duple Level 5:

4/4
Eighth Rest, Sixteenth Rest and an Eighth NoteTwo Sixteenth Notes and an Eighth Rest
Eighth Rest, Sixteenth Rest and an Eighth NoteEighth Rest and Two Sixteenth NotesSixteenth Rest and Three Sixteenth NotesTwo Sixteenth Notes and an Eighth Note

Audio:

The Audio won't play

PracticeSightReading.com uses MIDIs to generate the sounds files that accompany the notes. MIDI files must have a plugin to play within the browsers. Two common plugs are Quicktime and Windows Media Player, both programs have mac and pc versions. My suggestion would be to use the latest version of Quicktime regardless of your system.

The next suggestion would be to use a different browser, such as FireFox, Chrome or Safari.

Why not create a Flash or HTML5 MIDI player?

Flash would be the best solution to the audio problem because it is supported by a majority of devices (except iphone/ipad/itouch). Unfortunately, flash doesn't support MIDI formats. If you have a second, please visit Adobe's site and sign the Petition to allow MIDI in flash.

HTML5 would be another great solution because it is supported by all browsers except IE versions 8 and less. Unfortunately, like flash, HTML5 doesn't support MIDI.

When I play along with the computer the note pitches are incorrect

This is probably due to a transposing error. The MIDIs that are created are in the key of C, so instruments such as flute and piano can play without needing the audio transposed. Clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and many other instruments do not play in the key of C and need the audio transposed. This can be changed in the playback settings.(You must be logged into your deluxe account).

If you find the correct transposition for your instrument, please contact me; I plan on creating a list.

Is the audio player different in the Deluxe version?

No, the audio player is the same for both the basic and the deluxe versions.

Deluxe Features

What is offered in the deluxe version?

See the deluxe feature page.

Infinite Loop Error

Infinite Loop Error usually happens in custom mode when there aren't the correct notes selected. For example, if you are in 2/4 time and only have whole notes selected. This pattern is impossible and as a result the Infinite Loop Error is triggered. To fix this error, choose different notes in the custom level section.

If you believe this is a mistake, please report the error on the creation page.