Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?

How many repetitions if a tricky passage is enough to get it securely into "muscle memory?" Is two perfect repetitions in a row good enough? Is 5 better? 7? Is aiming for 10 just a waste of time and energy? Research on "overlearning" provides some clues on how many repetitions might be "enough." Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (...