Improvisation Step by Step (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786686070)

This book teaches the improvisation of classical piano music through a step-by- step method including the use of chord tone approaches, scales, arpeggios, non -chord tones, motivic development, ornamentation, modulation, stylistic variation, and more. By practicing simple tasks the pianist escapes the mental pressure ofperforming on the spot and develops the ease and freedom of improvising in classical styles. This book also includes 7 variations on a theme by Beethoven illustrating the improvisational concept and technique. Audio download available.

Author: Misha V Stefanuk
ISBN-10: 0786686073
ISBN-13: 9780786686070
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 01/07/2015
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.40d