One important question coming along with the idea of dual coding is how the lyrics of the song can be actually linked with its melody. Because both information paths are addressed and activated simultaneously, one can assume two closely linked paths in memory. Based on this, melody can work as a mnemonic during information retrieval. One can compare these linked paths with the conjunction between a known place and an object to remember by learning with the loci method (Bower, 1973). Using the loci method, learners imagine pictures of objects to learn at special places the learners know. Consequently the object gets associated with the place and the memory path of the place is linked with the memory path of the object to be learned. Stimulating
