- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns

- Original tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises

- 237 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles

- Nine sections ranging from open strings to extensions and slurs

- Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading

- Tunes progress to all key signatures up to four sharps and three flats

- Preliminary towards grade 4