| How to Memorize Lyrics of a Song Posted: 08 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT We've all been there: you've got a concert, a recital, or you just want to make sure you remember the right words to a song. Not to worry. There are actually a bunch of proven and useful strategies you can use to help drive the lyrics home so you won't forget them when the big moment comes. To make it easy for you, we've put together a handy list of things you can do to help memorize lyrics. [Edit]Use the start lines to help remember the verse. - The verses are often the trickiest parts to memorize. The start lines are the first lines of a section of lyrics. Most songs are broken down into sections such as verse, chorus, and bridge. The verses are usually the toughest to remember because they're only repeated once (as opposed to a chorus which is often repeated throughout the song). Focus on remembering how each verse starts and it can help you remember the rest of the words that follow.[1]
- This is especially helpful for longer songs with lots of verses. Use the first lines to help trigger your memory.
[Edit]Try to form an emotional connection. - Think about how the lyrics make you feel to help remember them. We often tend to remember things that affect us emotionally, and music is no exception. When you're memorizing the lyrics to a song, think about how the words make you react and what kind of emotions you're feeling. It may make it easier for you to remember the words.[2]
- For instance, if you're trying to remember the lyrics to a song like Dolly Parton's "Jolene," think about the melancholy and sad emotion the song conveys to help you remember the words.
[Edit]Create a short movie in your mind with the lyrics. - Visualize the words and it'll help you remember them. Many songs follow a narrative structure or tell a story (love, loss, a happy memory, etc.). Try visualizing the story that the song is telling as you memorize the words and practice singing it. Picturing a movie with the lyrics may help you better remember them.[3]
[Edit]Sing the song as you're falling asleep and when you wake up. - It can help drive the words into your subconcious. Make the lyrics the last thing you think about before you go to sleep and the first thing you think about when you wake up. Sing them in your head or out loud. Drive the lyrics deep into your subconscious and it'll make it much easier for you to remember (maybe even impossible to forget).[4]
[Edit]Focus on the rhyme if there is any. - Use the sounds to help you remember the words. If the lyrics use a lot of rhyme, listen to the way the words sound. Remember the rhyming sound as you memorize and repeat the lyrics to help your mind absorb them.[5]
- Think of the rhyming sounds as signposts that can help guide you through the lyrics.
[Edit]Print out the lyrics and sing them out loud. - Repeat the words over and over to help remember them. It may seem obvious, but one of the best ways you can help drive the lyrics of a song into your memory is through repetition. Print or write out the lyrics and sing them over and over. Sing them to the music or sing them to yourself. The more you practice, the better you'll remember them.[6]
- It's also helpful to have a printout of the exact lyrics so you aren't accidentally saying something incorrectly.
[Edit]Pronounce and articulate each word and phrase. - Go slowly and divide the words by their syllables. As you're singing a new song or a song you want to memorize, take your time and sound out each word slowly. Break the lyrics down into syllables and really enunciate each of them. It can help your mind absorb them more effectively.[7]
[Edit]Repeat the words one line at a time. - Memorize the first line and sing it out loud, then learn the second line. Move through the lyrics slowly and sequentially. Focus on memorizing the words in the first line, singing them out loud until you feel like you've got it. Then, memorize the lyrics of the second line and sing the first and second line together. Continue through the song until you're singing every line.[8]
- This strategy can help you build momentum and get used to the progression of the lyrics, which can help them stick in your mind.
[Edit]Write the lyrics down over and over. - It can help make the lyrics stick in your mind. Just like writing out classroom notes can help you retain the information, writing out lyrics can help you remember the words. Grab a notebook or a sheet of paper and write out the lyrics over and over until you feel like you'll remember them. Repeat the practice a few times a day to really drive the words deep into your memory.[9]
[Edit]Play the song on repeat. - Listen to it as often as you can so it's present in your mind. If you're trying to memorize the lyrics to a song that's already been recorded, take advantage of the recording! Play it in the car, while you're making lunch, or when you're running on the treadmill. Surround yourself with the song and it'll be impossible for you to forget the words.[10]
- Try singing the lyrics in a wacky way with weird pronunciation and rhythm. It can help make the words stick.
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| How to Remove Glue Stains Posted: 08 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT Glue can be a real pain if it gets on something it's not supposed to! Don't worry, though, most glues will come up with a bit of work. Try out different methods depending on the type of glue and the surface; what works on one may not work on another. No matter what solvent you use, make sure to test it out first in an inconspicuous place to make sure it won't damage the material. [Edit]Removing Superglue - Dab soapy water if you spilled superglue on carpet. Dampen a rag with dish soap dissolved in warm water. Pat the carpet with the rag to work on the glue. Try not to get it too wet. Once most of the glue is gone, pat it dry with a clean cloth.[1]
- Repeat the process as needed to remove the glue.
- Apply acetone to clothing items with superglue. Get a bit of acetone on a clean rag. Place a towel behind the fabric and then pat at it with the acetone. Keep dabbing at until the glue is gone. Then, once you've completely removed the superglue, wash the piece of clothing as usual to remove the acetone.[2]
- Nail polish removers traditionally have acetone, though some removers are acetone-free. Check yours before attempting to use it.
- You can also try applying laundry detergent to the stain and letting it sit a few minutes before washing.[3]
- Mix baking soda with coconut oil to get superglue off of skin. Stir together a dime-sized amount of coconut oil with an equal amount of baking soda. Once it's thoroughly mixed, rub the mixture into the skin where the superglue is and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then, after 15 minutes, wash your skin with soap and water to remove.[4]
- You can also try other vegetable oils by themselves or even petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment. The oil may be enough to dissolve the glue.
- Rubbing alcohol may also work.
- Scrub durable materials with fine sandpaper. If other solutions haven't worked, try rubbing fine grit sandpaper gently over the area. Just be sure not to dig into the material below. Use a light touch and fine grit sandpaper if possible.[5]
- You could also try to scrape it off with a razor blade, though this has an even higher chance of damaging the surface if you aren't careful.
- Rub a melamine sponge over less durable materials. Lightly wet a melamine sponge and scrub the area in a circular motion. Keep scrubbing until the glue is all gone.[6]
- Melamine sponges help remove stains and things like glue with light abrasion, working somewhat like fine sandpaper. However, they usually leave the surface unharmed.
[Edit]Taking off Sticker Residue - Remove sticker residue from cotton and other natural fiber clothes with acetone. Lay the clothing out flat and put a towel (paper or fabric) beneath it. Wet a washcloth with acetone and rub at the glue until it's gone.[7]
- Take sticker residue off of synthetic fibers like spandex with the freezer and dish soap. Start by putting the clothing item in the freezer for at least an hour. Then, once the glue has hardened, pull the item out and peel off as much glue as you can. Use warm water and dish soap to remove the rest. When you're finished, let the clothes sit in warm water for 20 minutes, then wash as usual.[8]
- Use oil to remove adhesive from plastic. Dip a cloth in any type of cooking oil, such as vegetable oil or olive oil. Pat at the adhesive with the oil and then let it sit in for a few minutes. Once it's soaked through, use a clean rag to wipe off the residue. Continue as needed, then clean the plastic with soap and water.[9]
- You can also use a moisturizer or mineral oil.
- Place glass bottles in warm, soapy water to remove labels and stickers. Fill the sink or a large bowl with warm water and a few drops of dishwashing soap. Stir it around to mix it together. Set the bottle in the mixture, making sure the label or adhesive is underwater. Leave the glass for a few hours, then remove and clean as usual.[10]
- If you can leave it overnight, that's even better.
[Edit]Removing School Glue or Other Household Glues - Scrape glass, wood, and other surfaces with a plastic putty knife. If you have big globs of glue, try to get as much as you can up before you try solvents. Scrape at the area with a putty knife until you've gotten up as much as you can. You can also try peeling the pieces off with your fingers if they're large enough.[11]
- Picking at the glue with your fingers works especially well if the glue residue is on carpet or fabric.
- Use water and detergent to get school glue out of carpet. Mix a few drops of laundry detergent into a cup of water. Then, dip a clean rag into it and lightly dab at the carpet until the glue comes up. Use clean water to remove the detergent.[12]
- Try not to get it too wet. Dab at it with a clean towel when you're done.
- For clothing, just throw it in the wash with normal detergent.
- Apply acetone to stubborn stains on most surfaces. If the glue is harder than school glue and won't come up, dip a rag into acetone. Dab the glue with the rag, then continue applying acetone until the stain comes up.[13]
- Be cautious when applying acetone to wood surfaces, since it may take the finish off. Test an inconspicuous area first.
- Use a blow dryer to release glue from wood. This works best for globs of glue. Place the dryer on its lowest setting and hold it over the glue for about 15 seconds. The glue globs should be soft enough to peel off the wood with your fingers or a putty scraper. Remove what you can, then repeat as needed.[14]
- This also works for stickers.
[Edit]Lifting Epoxies - Dab at epoxy with acetone before it sets. Dip a clean rag in acetone and run it over the wet glue. Try to work at the glue as fast as you can, as you don't want it to set before you get it up.[15]
- Two-part epoxies tend to set very hard, so it's best to get it up before it dries if you can.
- Try methylated spirits on epoxy if acetone doesn't work. Dampen a clean cloth with the methylated spirits. Then, rub at the epoxy in a circular motion, working quickly to get it up before it sets.[16]
- Rub the area with sandpaper or a melamine sponge if the glue is already set. Try a melamine sponge first. Dip it in water and go over the area in a circular motion. If that doesn't work, move on to fine grit sandpaper. Keep working at the area until you get the glue up.[17]
- You may need to start with heavier sandpaper if you have a big spill.
- Always test your cleaner in an inconspicuous place first to make sure it doesn't harm the material.
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| How to Stretch Your Biceps Posted: 08 Jul 2021 01:00 AM PDT Stretching is a great way to keep your muscles flexible and supple. Whether you're warming up before a workout or cooling down after one, make sure not to overlook stretching your biceps. We've put together this list of simple moves that you can do to give your biceps a good stretch. Choose any combination of stretches and do them in any order that feels good to you. Your biceps will thank you! [Edit]Do arm swings or rotations. - This is a great dynamic pre-workout biceps stretch. Stand up nice and straight and lift your arms up straight out at your sides. Move your arms in vertical and circular motions at the same time to do arm rotations. Or, hold your arms out straight in front of you at shoulder height with your palms facing down. Swing your arms back behind you then back to the front to do arm swings.[1]
- Dynamic stretches are better for your muscles when they're cold, or when you haven't done any exercises yet. Other types of stretches are better for when your muscles are warmed up, such as after lifting weights.
[Edit]Hold your arms straight out at shoulder height. - This is an easy post-workout biceps stretch that requires no equipment. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lift both your arms straight up at your sides with your palms facing the floor, until they're even with your shoulders. Press your arms back as far as you can and rotate your hands until your thumbs are facing straight down. Hold this for 20 seconds and repeat it 3 times.[2]
- You can do this before a workout to loosen up your biceps too, but hold the stretch for 3-5 seconds instead of 20 seconds.
[Edit]Do a standing behind-the-back biceps stretch. - You don't need anything other than your body for this stretch. Stand up and interlace your fingers behind your back. Keep your hands near the base of your spine and straighten out your arms. Lift your arms up as high as you can until you feel a stretch and hold the position for up to 1 minute.[3]
- You can repeat this stretch up to 3 times or move on to a different stretch. Do whatever feels best to you!
[Edit]Stretch your biceps in a doorway. - This stretch uses a door frame to give your biceps a great stretch. Stand in front of any doorway with your back to the opening. Reach one of your arms behind you and place your open palm against the inside edge of the door frame. Turn the other side of your body away from the arm, continuing to press your palm against the door frame, until you feel your bicep stretching. Hold this for at least 10 seconds, then repeat the move for the other side.[4]
- Move your arm lower to get a higher stretch or higher to get a lower stretch.
- You can also use a column to do this stretch if there isn't a doorway nearby.
[Edit]Do a flat wall bicep stretch. - This is another way to use a flat surface to aid your bicep stretching. Stand near a wall and press one of your palms flat against the surface of the wall at about shoulder height. Slowly turn the other side of your body away from the wall until you feel the stretch and hold the position for 30 seconds. Repeat this with your other arm.[5]
- Experiment with moving your hands up and down on the wall until you find the spot that makes you feel like you're getting the best stretch.
[Edit]Try a wall corner biceps stretch. - This uses an inside corner of a wall to stretch both biceps at once. Stand in the inside corner of a wall, facing the corner. Straighten both arms out at shoulder height and place both your palms against the wall to your left and right. Move further into the corner until you feel your biceps being stretched. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds and repeat it 2-3 times.[6]
- Feel free to experiment with the height of your hands to find what feels best for your biceps.
[Edit]Try a seated biceps stretch. - This is a super easy stretch that you can do anywhere. Sit down on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat. Place your hands on the floor behind you with your fingertips pointed backwards and your arms straight. Slowly move your butt forwards, away from your hands, until you feel a stretch in your biceps. Hold the stretch for about 15 seconds.[7]
- If the floor doesn't feel comfortable, place a yoga mat, a towel, or a blanket underneath you.
[Edit]Hang from a pull up bar. - A hanging bar stretch targets pretty much your whole upper body. Grab a pull up bar firmly with your palms facing away from you, about shoulder-width apart. Hang with your arms straight for up to 1 minute. Repeat this up to 3 times to really stretch your muscles out.[8]
- If you can't reach the pull up bar, stand on a step, a chair, or a bench to grab it.
- You can do this with any kind of bar if you don't have a pull up bar available, such as the monkey bars at a playground.
[Edit]Do a half-kneeling biceps stretch. - This utilizes a table or another flat surface to stretch your biceps. Stand facing away from a flat, elevated surface, such as a table or desk. Place the backs of your hands behind you on the surface, so your palms are open and facing up. Get into a half-kneeling position, or a lunge position, and hold the stretch for 30 seconds.[9]
- To get into a half-kneeling lunge position, place 1 foot in front of you and bend down so the thigh of your front leg is straight out in front of you and the knee of your back leg is touching the ground.
- As an alternative to the half-kneeling position, squat down until you feel a stretch in your biceps.
[Edit]Be careful not to overdo your stretching. - Overstretching can lead to muscle tears. Only stretch your biceps as far as you need in order to feel a good stretch. Don't try to push stretches any further than is comfortable or you might injure yourself.[10]
- If you're just starting out stretching, feel free to hold stretches for shorter periods of time. Slowly work your way up to the recommended amount of time as you get more flexible and comfortable.
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