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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.
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Start off by reading and/or singing your
music (without the instrument) to help internalise it.
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Practise away from the instrument and study
the music by itself.
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Look for the patterns/form in the music and
colour-code parts that are the same with markers.
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Practise it in sections. Don't try to do it
all at once.
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Practise one phrase/section 5 times in a
row and then try to play it without the music.
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Do some of the sections spell a word?
ie:
b-a-g-g-a-g-e Try to see the patterns!!
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Can you make a section/phrase spell
something to help you remember? ie: Bears Always Eat Fish Every Friday
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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
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Finger practise without playing your
instrument
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Take it slow!
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Reinforce 100% accuracy...don't allow
yourself to make mistakes; your brain will remember them!
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Use your metronome
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Play for family and friends the weeks and
days before a recital or performance.
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Play for others as often as possible
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Play with and without the music
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Tape record yourself and play it back
to give and get feedback
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Don't forget to breath!
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Stay relaxed (easier said than done!)
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Don't Panic
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Enjoy!!!!