Learning full song

[Richard_close2u]

Hello @Waltersd22 and welcome to the community.

You are not the first to face this problem, nor to ask about it in the community.
See these topics here for some helpful comments and advice.

Trouble Memorizing Songs

I am Grade2, Module 13, and still have not managed to memorize a song. I do well with lyrics and short intervals, but a whole song alludes me. I use the app as a crutch, but I really need to get out of that habit. How do others manage to remember songs? Lyrical cues? What about a song without lyrics (i.e. most things Classical), what about remembering one different note buried in the middle (i.e. Dreams)? How do you know when to end a song (i.e. Hey Joe)? Thanks!

How to memorise chord sequences?

I’ve got some songs that I can play along quite comfortably in the JG app or with a chord sheet in front of me, but trying to play from memory is a real struggle. The chord sequences just don’t stick in my brain. I’m always stuck wondering things like “is this next section C - D - Am - G, or was it C - G - Am - D?” I don’t know, and I couldn’t tell you unless I look it up, no matter how many times I have played it. The chord names themselves have zero mnemonic value for me. It’s no differen…

Please help - using the App - trouble memorising chords & getting past all down strums

Hello All, I am having difficulty progressing in the area of playing along with the songs in the app. I can’t play these songs without the backing track. There are two areas that I am having difficulty with. I am not memorizing the chord progressions, because I know it is going to tell me what to do on screen. I am having difficulty getting beyond all down strums with on occasional up strum after 2 or 3. I am currently working on Module 10 while still working diligently on the F Barre chor…

I hope that helps.
Cheers
Richard