Efficient memorization strategies for piano repertoire and reflections on the tradition to perform without a score

Yunke Shang

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This research focuses on practice strategies aimed at enhancing memorization of complex piano repertoire and discuss the "play with or without issue" in piano performance. In Chapter I, I explores various strategies for efficient practice and effective memorization in piano performance. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from sources like Noa Kageyama's "Bulletproof Musician" website. Also delves into different types of memorization, including serial chaining and content addressable access etc. In Chapter II I delivered some practical experiment with various memorization strategies in two piano solo work which are in different style. Chapter III is a reflection on the tradition of memorized piano performance. It first summarizes its historical roots and contemporary relevance. Finally, the question is raised to what extent memorization is essential in piano performance; the impact of memorization on performance anxiety is discussed and suggestions for alternative approaches to musical expression are put forward.

type	research exposition
keywords	practice strategies, piano, memorization
date	12/11/2023
published	04/07/2024
last modified	04/07/2024
status	limited publication
copyright	Yunke Shang
license	CC BY-NC-ND
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2374741/2393752
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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