note-bashing

Verb

note-bash (third-person singular simple present note-bashes, present participle note-bashing, simple past and past participle note-bashed)

1. (UK, informal, intransitive) To learn the most basic aspects of a piece of music (such as the notes and rhythm) via rote repetition, without regard for tempo, dynamics, style or musicality; typically done when first learning a new piece, as a way to understand it and build muscle memory.
   • I hate note-bashing - we've been doing it all afternoon!