Mnemonics, Mnemonic Character Set.

Mnemonics, Mnemonic Character Set.                                                                                                   
   
Hi, My name is Tim Johnson.                                                                   September. 29, 2012.

I have been working with mnemonic peg system for over 20 years.

Mnemonic peg system is a technique in mnemonics used to aid memory by using a pre-memorized list of  symbols, words, pictures, sounds, etc.as pegs to memorize information. By associating information with these pegs, then using them to recall or cue the information associated them, it should be easier to remember the information.
   
The set of symbols below the "Mnemonic Character Set" is used to build peg lists. This set of symbols and the order of  the symbols are easier to remember than pegs such as numbers or letters.  So the information attached to these symbols will also be easier to recall. Especially when memorizing large amounts of information.


Start by memorizing the basic symbols. (should only take a couple minutes)  If you understand the pandemonium theory, you may have a better understanding of the how the symbols were created.

Rotate the symbols at 90 degree intervals to create the set. (It shouldn't take you more than 20 minutes to memorize the set). Rotate symbols clockwise to the end or start at the end and rotate the symbols anti-clockwise to get back to the beginning. Write it on paper and do it in your mind. Use a dot on the symbols to create a "upper" and "lower" case.

I attach  information directly to the symbol. Unlike Major system , Dominic system, some Peg systems, I do not pre-memorize information to the symbols first. You may do so.

Attach information to the symbols. I use shape example.(Visualizing pictures and attaching the symbols to the pictures) or free association (First thought or thoughts that come to your head) to help find information to attach to the symbol and information your trying to memorize. Memorize in sets of 4.  It is much easier to master 4 words at a time in 5 sets than 20 words all at once.

Use spaced repetition (timed intervals) to reinforce the information with the symbol. Time is also involved  when memorizing. Try 20 minutes, 1 hour , 6 hours, 24 hours, 72 hours.  Most of the information should be retained after 72 hours. Recall the information again after a week, 1 month, 3 months. The more times you recall the information the more accurate and easier it will become.. Or try at breakfast, lunch and supper. Find a schedule suitable for yourself.

Once the information is effectively attached to the symbols. Recall all the information using the symbols as cues.  Rotate the symbols clockwise recalling information to the end of the set. Start at the end of the set rotate the symbol anti-clockwise and go to the beginning.

I hope this crash course in mnemonics will help you to memorize your work.   TIM