I was taught, study the score.
1) what is the range, highest and lowest notes?
2) analyze the melody. look for repetition.
3) find leading notes and landing notes.
4) how does the melody interact with the chord.
5) make lead sheets
6) write progressions such as I-I-IV-I (repeat)on a card
7) play melody in different octaves
8) don't become so dependent on the backing tracks
or metronome that you never practice without one.
9) break the song down into small chunks

Last edited by edshaw; 04/28/20 07:27 PM.

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