The following video of Dr. Mortensen explores various methods of memorisation.
Practice room memorisation and it's dangers.
Theory
Improvisation
He explores in depth these topics.
- Intellectual memory: applied theory.
- Aural memory: you can play it in your head.
- Motor memory: subconscious memory of how the body plays.
- Visual memory: you can see the notes, or how it looks on the instrument.
David Story