Tips for memorizing songs

United States
April 28, 2008 3:02am CST
Does anyone have tips for memorizing how to paly songs on a guitar? I play but have to use sheet music.
2 responses
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
28 Apr 08
First of all, congratulations for taking the time to learn how to read music. Most guitarists don't. To memorize, break the song down into parts. Play just the parts. Once you are semi comfortable with the part... shut out the lights. Playing in the dark is the best way I know to take a song, riff or effect from just casual knowledge to solidified in your mind. And remember, good musicians practice until they get it right. Great ones practice until they can't get it wrong.
• Philippines
28 Apr 08
try memorizing first the plucking and the steps of different guitar style... Like a , a#... timing also is needed... Playing a guitar needs a lot of practice... I tried playing guitar ... But i failed to succeed...