As a student of Suzuki violin beginning at age 5, the idea of memorization has always held a strong place in my musical learning process since it began as part of the foundation for how I worked through every piece (listen, learn, memorize). The article below has given me new insight into the differences between certain types of memorization and how they can strengthen or weaken one's learning and performing process. It also gave me flashbacks to different times when I either forgot or miraculously remembered a piece of music, and now has me wondering how my brain functioned under those intense situations. (That's right...I'm talking to you, Preludio from Bach's E Major Partita!)
Interesting points to ponder here, and even if you're not a musician, try the author's alphabet "test" to see how your brain functions...fascinating!
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