At First Sight

At First Sight by Tyler Cameron Bragg is a sight-reading method book for mallet percussion featuring 240 progressive two-mallet melodies in all major and minor keys. Each key includes ten melodies—five in treble clef and five in bass clef—that gradually increase in rhythmic and melodic difficulty.

Designed for daily practice or classroom use, the book provides students with a wide range of musical material to build confidence and fluency while reinforcing music theory concepts such as scales, intervals, and harmonic progressions. Bragg also includes his “Six Principles of Mallet Sight-Reading” to guide students in rhythm prioritization, scanning ahead, and developing efficient reading habits.

Reference recordings of each melody are included, making this an adaptable resource for both independent practice and percussion instruction.