A good way to learn verse is cumulative: each new line joins the lines before it.
| Round | Recite |
|---|---|
| 1 | Line 1 |
| 2 | Lines 1 and 2 |
| 3 | Lines 1 to 3 |
| 4 | Lines 1 to 4: the whole stanza |
Key idea
Say from the start each round. The joins between lines get the most practice.
Worked example: Worked example
A stanza has 4 lines. With cumulative rounds, how many lines will you say in all?
- 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10.
Answer: 10 lines.
Then space the stanza: recite it on days 1, 3, 7 and 21. Add a new stanza only when the old one is solid.