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The best way of all is to be taught aurally (someone plays it and you copy) but since that is not always an available option, here are some tips that might help you memorise your pieces.
Start off by reading and/or singing your music (without the instrument) to help internalise it.
Practise away from the instrument and study the music by itself.
Look for the patterns/form in the music and colour-code parts that are the same with markers.
Practise it in sections. Don't try to do it all at once.
Practise one phrase/section 5 times in a row and then try to play it without the music.
Do some of the sections spell a word? ie: b-a-g-g-a-g-e Try to see the patterns!!
Can you make a section/phrase spell something to help you remember? ie: Bears Always Eat Fish Every Friday
Make a copy of your music and cut it up into sections. Number or letter the sections and have someone call out the section and you have to start the piece from that section
Finger practise without playing your instrument
Take it slow!
Reinforce 100% accuracy...don't allow yourself to make mistakes; your brain will remember them!
Use your metronome
Play for family and friends the weeks and days before a recital or performance.
Play for others as often as possible
Play with and without the music
Tape record yourself and play it back to give and get feedback
Don't forget to breath!
Stay relaxed (easier said than done!)
Don't Panic
Enjoy!!!!
If you feel the need to link - feel free but please respect the fact that this is my own work - the result of many years teaching and performing and should you wish to use any of the material ~
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Carole B. Miller
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Revised: February 10, 2009