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Fergie Fastest way to learn a song? (55* d) RE: Fastest way to learn a song? 16 Apr 13

Most of my friends wouldn't appreciate that I find it difficult to learn a new song, but I have a routine that I follow that helps me.

1)   I get a recording and listen until I have the basic tune.

2)   I transcribe the words into a Word document.

3)   I arrange the document so that each verse is numbered and stands alone.

4)   I sing the song from the words a number of times to absorb it.

5)   I record the song from the document until I'm happy with a version.

6)   I sing along with myself till I get the bones of the song.

7)   I sing the song out loud referring to a printout when I stumble.

8)   I listen over and over to my own recording when I am in bed.

9)   I practise over and over.

10) I sing it to friends when I'm 95% sure I can sing it through.

11) I sing it at least five times daily to be absolutly sure I know it.

12) I go public.

Fergus

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