Musical Improv Comedy: Creating Songs in the Moment

This book uses clear, everyday language to clarify each element of an improvised song. Simple building blocks are combined with performance tips to bring your musical improvisation to its highest level.

The included CD provides 47 tracks of examples, exercises and practice accompaniments, featuring the author at the piano and cast members from Improv Olympic West’s Opening Night: The Improvised Musical.

Improvise a solo based on any audience suggestion
Create a song in any musical style
Play musical improv games with expertise
Perform in duets, trios, quartets and ensemble numbers

Listen to samples from the included CD:

• Backup vocals Example

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• Ballad practice accompaniment

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• Blues practice accompaniment

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• Musical Theatre practice accompaniment

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• Improvised Mini-Opera

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• Pop practice accompaniment

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