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VideoViolinists Tasmin Little and Jennifer Pike on memorisation techniques
The two violinists share their memorisation tips in a conversation hosted by the Royal Philharmonic Society
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Where should string players look when performing from memory on stage?
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts. From October 2011
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By heart, with heart: memorising an entire symphony
Aurora Orchestra have become renowned for presenting entire symphonies by memory since 2014. Principal double bass Benjamin Griffiths shares his experiences and unexpected joys of memorising entire symphonic works
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The 3-points practicing routine: Description - Action - Result
In the first of a series of blog posts, violin teacher at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Junior department Ivo Stankov outlines his motivation for creating the Violin Tips Practice Guide
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How can I avoid memory slips?
William Herzog, assistant professor of violin at Northern Kentucky University, US, shares techniques to help you learn music off by heart
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Technique: Memory and mental practice
Techniques to help you learn music off by heart and protect against memory slips
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The 4 stages of memorising music for performance
With the right concepts and skills, any musician can successfully learn music by heart, as Gerald Klickstein explains
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Rachel Barton Pine: 10 tips for practice and performance
The Strad attended a masterclass with the American violinist in 2015 and took down these practical pointers
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10 tips for performing from memory
Guidance from The Strad’s archive from how to incorporate memorisation into your practice, what the benefits might be – and when not to bother
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Philadelphia concertmaster David Kim on 'super slow' practice, muscle memory and concerto prep
In this film for J.W. Pepper, Philhadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim talks about how he organises his practice, and how he prepares for important concerts. Created by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Produced by Rocco Richardson, Celena McAfee & Kathryn Griesinger. Filmed by Rocco Richardson, Frank Guardino & Theresa Forcellini. ...
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Memorisation is key to interpretation
In the latest in his series on violin technique the American maestro discusses the importance of understanding a work's cultural background and performing by memory to convey this
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on memorising music
If I'm memorising something intricate, I will take a small chunk and sing it, because the ear always has to lead. Then I play with the left hand alone.' Cellist Alisa Weilerstein gives advice on memorising music during an interview for Classical Chops. Watch: Alisa Weilerstein performs Kodály’s Solo Cello ...
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Aurora Orchestra performs Mozart's Symphony no.40 from memory
The Aurora Orchestra performs Mozart's Symphony no.40 from memory at the BBC Proms in 2014 conducted by Nicholas Collon. Read The Strad's article, 'Playing by Heart', about the increasing number of orchestras performing from memory in the August 2015 issue, out now. Subscribe to The Strad or ...
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Should soloists always perform music from memory?
Pointless and terrifying, or essential for musical communication? Playing without the music arouses some strong opinions, finds Laurinel Owen
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Performing from memory has given our string quartet new life
After twelve years together, playing and recording from memory were key to an exciting rebirth for the Chiara Quartet, writes cellist Gregory Beaver
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From the Archive: How to memorise solos
The art of memorising can be mastered by even those who believe they have no apptitude in the area, writes Edwin H. Pierce.
