I am using Band in a Box 2013 to help me with my sight reading skills. I can't say enough about how helpful it is in that regard. I used the Melodist and it generates piece after piece of music I haven't read before. Very helpful. I am getting good quick at reading single lines with my right hand.

But I need to do more than just read the melody. I need to learn to play what the piano track normally plays. Problem is, I'm still at a beginner to intermediate level where playing both hands with chords etc is concerned. I've read over and over that the best way to develop good sight reading skills is to be sure you're reading at a level that's appropriate for your skill set. The Melodist produces left and right hand piano at a level that is just a bit more than I am ready for, though perhaps there's something I'm missing that will allow me to get it to produce things that are simpler. If so, perhaps someone could tell me how.

If that is not an option, I thought someone on this site might be able to point me to a MIDI site that has piano or keyboard music on it at defined levels, like beginner or intermediate. I thought perhaps I could bring some of that music into BB and learn to play and follow along that way.

Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.


Woody - Sacramento