Klarinet Archive - Posting 000155.txt from 2002/04

From: stewart kiritz <kiritz@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] memorization
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:33:27 -0500

Yes, it is normal for piano players to memorize their music, partly through
tradition, and partly due to the demands of playing multiple lines.

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From: "fred.sheim" <fred.sheim@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] memorization

> Perhaps not appropriate for this group, but here's a question-- I have
> played (serious classical) clarinet as a hobby for 41 years (with NO down
> time!) and can play it now as easily as I can speak. Three months ago I
> took up the piano, something I always wanted to do. I find that I MUST
> memorize the little piano pieces I am asked to play, because I CAN'T
> properly read the piano music and play at the same time! I believe it has
> something to do with the two lines of music at the same time or my
> eye-PIANO coordination. Is it normal for piano players to memorize their
> music? Or is it because I am such a rank beginner at the piano?
>
> Fred
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