How can I increase my memory when it comes to music?

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How can I increase my memory when it comes to music?

For my ear training class, we hear a long phrase of a melody and we have to repeat it in solfege. How can I increase my melodic memory?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: You should rent a voice room with a piano and do some warmups similar to warmups in class. Make up some really long phrases with the piano, different intervals, and then repeat with sustained breath. Tape record yourself so you hear when your off or what intervals aren't your best. Practice makes permanent!