note bash

A form of note-bash — To learn the most basic aspects of a piece of music (such as the notes and rhythm) via rote repetition, without regard for tempo, dynamics, style or musicality; typically done when first learning a new piece, as a way to understand it and build muscle memory.

Meanings

verbnote bash (third-person singular simple present note bashes, present participle note bashing, simple past and past participle note bashed)

present singular third person note bashes · participle present note bashing · participle past note bashed · past note bashed

  1. alternativeAlternative form of note-bash.
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