Some feats on this site require experience with a few basic memory techniques. Below is a list of where to learn and practice them before you move onto the Mental “Feat”-ures.

If you'd like to practice these techniques on your iPhone or iPod Touch, check out Memory Basics: iPhone/iPod Touch Style.

Link System - This is the most basic technique, and it helps to learn lists in order. Don't worry - it's surprisingly simple.
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Story System - This is a minor modification of the Link system, and it's very useful!
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Number Rhyme System - This is 1 of 2 simple ways to remember numbers up to 10.
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Number Shape System - Just as simple as the Number Rhyme System, this will also help you remember numbers up to 10.
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Alphabet System - If you need to remember something by letter, rather than number, then try this.
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Calendar System - Need to remember something associated with a particular month of the year? Here's the answer!
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Journey System - This is a basic method used since the time of Ancient Greece. It involves remembering something via a journey with which you're familiar.
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Loci System - This is a more powerful version of the Journey System, and was also used by the Ancient Greeks!
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Major system (“Peg” System) - The Major System is also called the “Peg” method because it helps you remember numbers of any size by using numbers as if they were pegs to hang memories on. This is more powerful and useful than the Number Rhyme and Number Shape systems, as it deals with larger numbers more efficiently.
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Math Dude Major System Podcast Part 1
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Dominic System - This is another great system from remembering numbers easily, using images of celebrities!
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Binary Number System - How do you go about remembering long strings of 1's and 0's? Here's how!
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Self-Enhancing Master Memory Matrix (“SEM³”) - Used in conjunction with the Major System, this is a powerful way to remember 10,000 things! If you add in the Link System, you can remember 50,000 things or more!
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