@stringy -

There might be something here that is helpful. 

https://fiddlerman.com/forum/l.....e-tunes/ 

Think there's a few threads elsewhere about how how our brain (and memory) is supposed to be so much better off because we are learning & playing an instrument. 

Don't think you could prove it by me! 🥴 

Here's a bit of food for thought -

Can't remember if I touched on associating strong emotions with what you don't want to forget - fear, hate, excitement, love.  Associating strong reactions to what you've seen, tasted, smelled or touched - any additional information (more is better) can add another protective layer of help to cement stuff, in long-term memory.

If you can concentrate on, maybe describe out loud, an image of a situation, person or even a ideological belief that stirs up one of your primal emotions, during playing/practice - it could be a great way to reinforce all the information. 

Wouldn't associate anything horrific that could cause a case of PTSD! 😳 

🤔... now, where did I leave my fiddle? 😱

@stringy -

Many Classical music pieces have stories behind them, I think it can help if you can conjure up some imagery, but bottom line - isn't that the reason we have to learn to read the score? 

Think AndrewH has mentioned elsewhere - try to memorize the difficult passages and where they are located. 

I would memorize in smaller sections, then the order they are in. 

What a GREAT challenge you've given yourself!

- Emily