This is an example of excitingly organic musical improv expertly tempered with solid technique to create a well-organized, theatrical piece. The sections are very clear:
A “preamble,” during which Lani fishes for a catchy idea that she can turn into a chorus.
Then the “chorus” materializes, followed by
A “spoken interlude” which launches cleanly into
the recurrence of that chorus.
A “bridge” section comes along and takes us climactically RIGHT back into a final section,
the chorus. This time around, the chorus becomes a soaring conclusion to the song. Overall, it’s no particular “song form” or formula; it’s just the singer using great musical sense as
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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
Backup Vocals Example
Ballad practice accompaniment
Ballad practice accompaniment
Blues practice
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