I would still consider spaced-repetition to memorize some of the more rarely-used notes on the treble and bass clef
I actually had this exact idea for learning the notes + saxophone fingerings for the treble clef. I was systematically going through Yamaha’s interactive chart, making screen shots and slowly putting them into anki cards during boring, otherwise low-attention demanding meetings.
I never finished the job—I just learned the notes and fingerings by directly practicing the saxophone. I think this is a bit of a parable of one of the challenges with flashcards: if you use the knowledge on the reg, you’ll retain it. If you don’t, you won’t, but if you’re not using it, why do you need it?
The intersection of stuff that’s rarely needed by very high value to know off the top of the head, seems generally small.
I actually had this exact idea for learning the notes + saxophone fingerings for the treble clef. I was systematically going through Yamaha’s interactive chart, making screen shots and slowly putting them into anki cards during boring, otherwise low-attention demanding meetings.
I never finished the job—I just learned the notes and fingerings by directly practicing the saxophone. I think this is a bit of a parable of one of the challenges with flashcards: if you use the knowledge on the reg, you’ll retain it. If you don’t, you won’t, but if you’re not using it, why do you need it?
The intersection of stuff that’s rarely needed by very high value to know off the top of the head, seems generally small.