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Heydaye Approved
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Hi All: It has been awhile since I have posted anything. My question is- What is the secret for memorizing? As long as I have the music in front of me , no problem. I have also played Keyboard for years and have the same problem. Still trying to learn Clawhammer Banjo and Uku, Still having fun. Hope You Can Help Heydaye
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Charlie Approved 
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Hey Hayday, That has always been a problem for me , But I did not start playing till I was 65 and now 75 and I blame it on old age, But that may not be your problem. I read the other day where some one suggested to start on the tail end of the music and learn the last lines first and then progess to the front, I have not tried that yet. Good luck and let me hear. Charlie
____________________ Yesterdays Tomorrow is Today http://www.ezfolk.com/audio/charlesculbertson |
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Heydaye Approved
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Charlie: Thanks for the reply, we have talked B/4 , I'm 71 and started playing uku & Banjo when I was 70, so I guess I just have to work harder. I don't understand, I will play a piece over and over and put the music away and it's gone. Having Fun Heydaye
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Charlie Approved
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Yeah I remember us talking before, I have been going to a once a month music circle where we are not the only one haveing this problem, I have a few gospel songs that I do and have knew the words since childhood and still have trouble with, So I keep my music in front of me, I don't have to much trouble with the chords, But the words just go away, So on one or two I have replaced the words to somthing I can remember ( Such As ) The Old Time Religon Its good enough for me---- Its good enough for my Father---- Its good enough for my mother------Its good enough for my wife and so on and of course I us the chours in between that every time and that gives me a complete song and you can see how I am doing it. When I use words that way, I make it thru and no one knowes the difference or cares. Charlie
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theBlackman Approved 
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I can't really help much, but I learn the tune so I can hum it. When I can do that I learn the chords and hum and play. Then I learn the words. I put the musical part away and just READ THE WORDS OUT LOUD over and over. Then I hum the tune and think the words without the "notes". Then I put it all together. And sing it a few times. That will let me memorize any tune, chords, and words no matter how difficult. I do have an inate ability to hear a tune and lyrics once or twice and if I really like it, play it without the labor given above. I know about 400 tunes that I can play and sing any time. Sometimes I do need to run through a song briefly before I attempt to sing it to refresh the lyrics. Other times a song I've not sung for 20 years or more will just popup full born and usable. I'm not intending to brag. That's just the way it is. I have a friend James Freeman, who sang in the 40's and 50's with the MARCHELLES, who knows some 500 tunes. He can play or sing any of them at anytime without a split second to think about it.
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Heydaye Approved
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Thanks I'll give it a try. I wish I had your ability to sing and play with out many problems. I have played Organ and Keyboard for over 25 years and I think I can probably play 3 songs without sheet music. Keep The Music Alive Having Fun Heydaye
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