Performance Memory & Sleep
What sort of sleep is important for performers?
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sleep known to be important in
"cementing" memory
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declarative vs.
procedural memory
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Cementing of declarative memory occurs primarily
in first 4 hours of sleep.
Cementing of procedural memory occurs primarily
in last 4 hours of sleep.
(Plihal, 1996)
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Law students studying for an exam should go to
bed at their regular time, and get up early
for additional study.
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Performers studying a new piece may stay up
late, but should sleep-in.
Copyright © 2000 David Huron