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July 22, 2005
Memory (Use It Or Lose It)
The study of music can be likened to building a house. Obviously, the first thing to be done is to lay the foundation. So when I teach a piano class, I make sure that everyone has “the basics” down. I need to make sure that the foundation is solidly there before I start to build on it.
The student learns the basics, and then must remember them, as new concepts are added. Each new music concept builds on what has previously been taught. The process, if done well, is logical and orderly. This makes it much easier to “pick up” on the new concepts, since they are connected with what has already been learned. It’s a lot easier then just memorizing a bunch of seemingly unrelated facts and figures! All accomplished musicians remember the basics, and are constantly learning new things.
In the future, I plan to put up a list of the basics, so you can see what the foundation for music is!
Posted by leon at July 22, 2005 11:35 AM