The Importance of Playing from Memory: Considering the Multi-Sensory Approach in Memorizing Music

It is important for students to play from memory in musical learning. However, some students are afraid of memory lapses. This paper will focus on the benefits of performing from memory in terms of performers and audiences and then introduce the advantages and disadvantages of three types of sensory memory: kinesthetic memory, visual memory and aural memory. Finally, this essay will emphasize the importance of a multi-sensory approach to memorizing music. After that, some methods can be considered by instrumental teachers to help students memorize music.