I always have 4-5 songs going at once. I practice slow, in time and use computer programs that will slow down music or video and be pitch corrected. I gradually increase the speed until I get it, but I try not to play one measure or “sticking” spot over and over and find that 10 minutes a day for 2 weeks is better than hours trying to get it. When my hand cramps up or I get frustrated I play a few easier tunes in between to keep my repertoire up. I keep a book with vinyl pockets I can slide sheet music into and rotate those songs each month as I think about it. Once I can play it, it leaves the book...until I forget it again, but those I can usually pick back up in a day or two.
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