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Is there a version of this or some alternative for learning+remembering music? I learn a piano piece, memorize and internalize it, but then if I stop playing i
by khazhoux 8y ago
Is there a version of this or some alternative for learning+remembering music?
I learn a piano piece, memorize and internalize it, but then if I stop playing it for a few weeks, it completely vanishes from my head. Super frustrating, it's like starting over every time.
On the other hand, I have very good auditory memory -- I can "hear" and recall music in my head without problems. But that's unhelpful to me when I try to play music.
- mtwshngtn 8y agoPlay very slowly through the piece at least a couple times every time you practice. So slowly that it's hard to discern what piece is being played. Repeat the same process when you have your piece memorized. Then play your piece from memory but hands alone. You will build up the muscle memory required to keep the piece in your fingers, rather than your head.
- khazhoux 8y agoNo, I did that already. I practice slow and methodically. I keep a measure-by-measure logbook of progress. Muscle memory established. I can then play expressively from memory. But eventually I'll move on to the next piece, and wind up forgetting to re-visit the other one for a few weeks or months. Gone!!
- chillacy 8y ago> and wind up forgetting to re-visit the other one for a few weeks or months Maybe adapt your practice to the forgetting curve, revisit a piece the next day, then in 3 days, then in 7 days, then in 2 weeks, then 1 month, then 3 months, etc. If ever you mess up the piece, then it's back to 1 day.
- khazhoux 8y agoThis makes sense. Thanks!