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7 Days of Improvisation

1 Day 1 We will be going over the 5 elements needed to effectively improvise.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:42:02
2 Day 2 In this improvisation lesson, we will be covering different approaches to improvisation like chord-tone improvisation and chord-to-scale relationships. I’ll also show you how to create scale “cells” to enhance your improvisation lines. Other Chapters in this Piano Lesson: 7 Days of Improvisation – Day 2 Requirements: 1. knowledge of triads 2. knowledge of seventh chords 3. must be able to create and spell notes of chords 4. must know how to create chord shells (R3, R7)
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:44:03
3 Day 3 When it comes to playing the piano, you can play…Right Hand Alone, Left Hand Alone, or Hands Together. Don’t think of your hands being independent, think instead of the cooperation between them! Having an understanding of your chordal options, for the style you are working with, will help guide you in your rhythmic choices and how your hands cooperate with one another.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:45:07
4 Day 4 Learn Dorian and Phrygian modal improvisation in this lesson. You’ll also learn how to improvise over a latin tumbao bass pattern. I will also show you how NOT to use your modes and a better way of thinking about and practicing modes.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:41:06
5 Day 5 Using different scales like pentatonic, modes, blues and other scales, the techniques in this lesson will show you how to elongate your improvisation lines to create a more interesting solo.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:44:48
6 Day 6 This lesson will show you how to create and weave your own solo using chord tones and enclosures. We will use the song “It Could Happen To You” to create our solo.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 00:43:41
7 Day 7 Learn important practice concepts to get the most out of your improvisation.
Released: December 14, 2015 • Duration: 01:05:32
Total Course Duration = 05:26:19

This lesson is great for intermediate players or any student that wants new ideas that add to their toolkit. Learning how to improvise doesn’t have to be mysterious or scary. I’ve learned that there is a definite approach in how to teach this skill that makes it easy for all students to learn.

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