Improvisation: A Theme and Variations Based Method (Book)

By Larry Panella

Improvisation begins and ends with the ears and the approach in this method is meant for those curious musicians who want to have an experience in improvising without necessarily having to take a music theory course in front of it. You will learn theory along the way, but you will first develop the skill of playing by ear. This method has been used in a university level improvisation course for over a decade in a class room that has included self taught strictly ear players, classical musicians, and jazzers with great success. It is suitable for high school level performers as well. Book 1 Chapters cover major scales and modes, simple songs by ear, theme and variations with melody, basic chords, basic blues, basic modal improvisation, ii7 V7 Ima7 progressions in all keys. Basic piano skills for all students included from the basic chords chapter through ii7 V7 Ima7's. Come start your journey!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1723378135
• ISBN13: 9781723378133
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"