The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM''s sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the ''feel'' of each key *longer solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun