![]() ![]() Even MIDI based interactive software like Band in a Box or our personal favorite app for iPad & Droid (also Mac OS) iReal Pro with their additional alternatives in tempos and key changes at the tap of a screen can offer a whole new level of pedagogical experience. Following the evolution of technology, we played along with background tapes and CDs, and lately the MP3 format has opened a whole new convenient world of accompaniment resources. Technology is great and in the 70's we cranked up the turntables with our " Music Minus One" series in school band and the Aebersold LP records. However, it pales in comparison to the musical commune experience of sharing ideas, the proverbial iron sharpening iron, and it's always better to actually hear the harmonic construction of the music in real time. Of course you can play alone, and this is generally the first setp to exploring improvisation. This can be a barrier to an incredible aesthetic experience, so we encourage you to put yourself in non-threatening ensemble environments and experiment boldly. So many musicians are intimidated by the notion of playing freely in front of others, following the "proper" theoretical rules. This principle is also a metaphor for much we tackle in life, including improvising. You can do this with a bowling ball, lawn mower, or shopping cart the physics are the same in that with the injection of forward motion, turning is effectively easier. When you're cruising on the highway at 60 mph you can turn with your fingertips, because an object in motion is easier to steer than one standing still. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."ĭid you ever try to move the steering wheel on a parked car? Even when the column is unlocked it's a struggle to turn, and it's a simple matter of physics. "Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. ![]()
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