Dear ...,
I must advise that the practice is the best reading you can do.
In other words, I believe that from time to time practicing your daily exercises, you can learn faster and better than a simple reading.
I say this from experience, there are many things to know for the beginner, and this can only store the argument practicing whatever it is.
This is a short answer but always from experience I can assure you that it is functional.
I hope I have made my contribution.