I played classic guitar when I was a teen. I did memorise the music, but you’re not allowed to make mistakes when performing, unlike say rock music. Which is why I kept track of what I was playing during the performance.
It also helps to distract your attention from the audience.
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Reply to Why don't classical musicians memorize their music? by samh748
I played classic guitar when I was a teen. I did memorise the music, but you’re not allowed to make mistakes when performing, unlike say rock music. Which is why I kept track of what I was playing during the performance. It also helps to distract your attention from the audience.