Hello Stuart.
YES YES YES. 100%
Memorising songs is at another level.
You are far from alone when it comes to being unsure when / how to memorise chord progressions to learn songs. See these topics here for some helpful comments and advice.
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!
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…
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.
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