Memorizing an entire song might seem like a daunting task, but when you break it down into manageable steps, it becomes a lot more achievable.
In this episode, Marlene walks you through her 7 simple steps to help you memorize a song from start to finish - these tips will make the process smoother and more fun!
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Episode Transcript
I'm Marlene Hutchinson and welcome to Tips for Guitar Plane Success.
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As many of you know, I've been sharing my guitar plane tips every Thursday for more than
10 years.
It's been my way to hopefully help you stay motivated, be inspired, and continue expanding
your guitar plane journey.
If you're interested in more learning resources, go to my website marleneesmusic.com.
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fun, you can easily get started with my super simple learn to play guitar in a day course.
Now on to today's tip.
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Today's tip is 7 easy steps to quickly memorize a song.
Memorizing an entire song might seem like a daunting task, but when you break it down into
manageable steps, it becomes a lot more achievable.
In this episode, I'll walk you through my 7 simple steps to help you memorize a song from
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start to finish.
Whether you're preparing for a performance or just want to challenge yourself, these
tips will make the process smoother and more fun.
As always, a big shout out this week and thank you to our fellow guitarists joining us
from Reunion, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Costa Rica.
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Okay, let's dive in.
You might be thinking why memorize a song when I can just use the music?
Well, there are many reasons to memorize a song.
If you've memorized the song, you can play it anytime, anywhere, without having to lug around
the music.
And when performing, it's also easier to engage with your audience if you're not needing
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to look at the music.
Here's my 7 simple steps to memorizing a song.
1.
Choose a song to memorize.
It's easier to memorize a song you really like.
When you're trying to decide which one to memorize, the steps are easier if you're already
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familiar with and like the song.
2.
Listen to the song as much as possible on your device.
Actively listen to the song, which means singing along, tap your foot, keep the rhythm while
you're listening, you get the idea.
It will help you to be more familiar with the nuances of the song.
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Then passively, too, that is, while you're doing something else, like when you're driving
or cooking.
This will help you solidify the song in your mind.
Step 3.
Research to find the lyrics and either the chords or tablature.
Be sure to try out a few versions so you can choose one that fits your playing abilities
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and voice.
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because in April we'll be launching tips for guitar playing success on YouTube podcasts.
It's going to be the same great content that you hear on the podcast show, but it will
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be in video format.
I think it's going to be a great way for me to not only share the topics that are important
to us guitarists, but I'll be able to show you what I'm talking about, too.
Stay tuned, the first episode will air on April 10th.
And don't forget, you can be part of our vibrant guitar tips community and join us for a fun
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Step 4.
Practice the song over and over playing along with the recorded version.
That will help you become even more comfortable with how to play the song and loop the song
so you can keep replaying it as often as possible.
Step 5.
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Learning how to remember the lyrics.
Keep in mind that lyrics typically tell a story and notice in the song you've chosen the
verse chorus pattern.
Oftentimes the chorus is the same, which makes it easier to remember the chorus.
The verses usually change but again it's typically telling a story.
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Step 6.
Focus on the chords or tablature of the song, only no lyrics.
A good way to do this is to hum the tune and play the chords or tabs.
Again, no words.
And step 7.
Try playing the song without anything in front of you.
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Put the music nearby though in case you need to just take a quick glance.
And if you find that you're stumbling a little bit more than you'd like to, then go
back through the steps, particularly 2 through 7 since you've already chosen the song.
Repetition is the best way to memorize anything.
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So let me repeat that.
Repetition is the best way to memorize anything.
When you take your time through these steps then before you know it, you'll know it.
Alrighty, to get started, go to step 1, choose the song and off you go.
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I hope this episode's tip has helped you to continue expanding your guitar playing skills
and knowledge.
If you'd like to learn more, please check out the many learning resources available at marlenesmusic.com.
Thank you for joining today's podcast and as I like to say, play on.
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(gentle music)
[MUSIC]
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