•Find the "target" notes where the melody lands on a strong tone
•Break it down, measure by measure, note by note.
•Memorize a measure, then add the next note so you start remembering and anticipating the melody
•Think about how the notes fit the chords. Is the melody based around arpeggios (chord tones) or does it resemble a scale?
•Play different rhythms. If it's straight eighth notes, swing it. If it's naturally swung, straighten it out. Play it using triplets. This trains your fingers to be in the right place, even when the rhythm is wrong.
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