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Originally Posted by J-Doug
Hi Justin,
I've been playing for 31 years. In the last 15 I've focused solely on fingerpicked acoustic. Over that time I have learned 72 fingerstyle ragtime, gospel and Piedmont blues pieces ranging from 2+ to 7 minutes long. I can play them all from memory with no notes or sheet music. I play them all through 3 times a week to keep them fresh in my mind. I'm also constantly learning new tunes to add to the list.
I think the key for me is playing them regularly. If I didn't I would not remember them at all.
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Most of the time I can barely remember one, lol. I learn them, play them a few times and then move on to the next without looking back. My entertainment is actually learning them, not playing them week in week out. Lately though a couple have been sticking to my memory. I probably just have to keep my practice time up like it has been and I'll remember more.
It's weird though. I remember how to play a couple of songs I learned 40 years ago ....