Thread: Memory: the Forgotten Fundamental

Originally Posted by Zoth

It's like saying oxygen is important to play the flute.

Oh, it is. I am sure there's a point where the flute teacher will teach the student about how it is important to still be getting oxygen while you are blowing most of it and how to do it in a way that doesn't disturb performance.

I am a swimming instructor (or was) and breathing is an important part when teaching a swimming stroke.

I think you're analogy was great, hopefully, you can see why it is important to talk about memory (even if it is always important) in situations where it is highly impaired.