how to memorize viola music
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Anyone know a method to memorize violin/viola music?
Lacombe, AB
13 posts
To aid in memorization… listen, listen listen.
I find that even with my own studios at the bachelor level the more I listen to quality recordings of my repertoire the easier time I have of playing with confidence and with memory.
Other ways to help memory is to:
be analytical and think in phrases and returning themes, noting similarities and differences
be consistent with fingerings and bowings
picture the page of music in your head
use lots of quality repetition (not mindless playing)
There are many ways but I know that a combination of all of the above works well for me.
Good luck
403 posts
When I was at an institute this summer, Mark Mutter introduced us to Study Listening. The results in awareness and improved memory in the students who did this at only one practice were amazing.
Study listening involves all the senses as you look at the score and follow it with your finger. I guess you could also ghost bow or finger as you listen and read.
Sue Hunt
Music in Practice
Mancos, CO
105 posts
Repetition, Listening…. Sometimes I don’t have my students TRY to memorize pieces. They just practice them slowly, accurately and A LOT and it just happens. Like magic
Laura Mozena
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Laura M
Suzuki Violin
685 posts
I just recently found Chris Foley’s Free E-book: 31 Days to Better Practicing. He has a section with strategies for memorizing which I plan to study a little more!
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