That is so true Michael - Limpit is this very moment downstairs, playing 'the Hall of the Mountain King' melody line that she learnt last Sunday. She saw the written notes once, and now plays it by ear... listening to when she's got a note that sounds out of place, rather than looking for the score. I can sight read pretty well, but I can not remember the line 10 minutes later, let alone 2 days.... I have to go over it several times. Limpit is wired differently.

Similarly, I know classically trained players who can play a piece note perfect from a previously unseen score, but cannot pick their way through a familiar tune by ear. It's a difficult lesson to learn, but well worth the effort.

My ear is pretty good, but I have a crappy memory, so I record things, play them over and over and eventually it will stick. But I have noticed that I know more tunes when I've had a drink or two, than when sober.... because I learned them when I was under the influence. Maybe drinking could be your salvation!

LTS