Improvisation unifies feeling, hearing and playing as an

For those of us who have had a traditional background, theemphasis has been on interpreting the works of Beethoven, Bach,etc. Improvisation, on the other hand, is more akin to beingBeethoven, than it is to playing Beethoven! The JoyOflmprov willhelp you break free because in this approach, the emphasis isplaced on the process of creation rather than on the attainment ofa perfect performance.

Improvisation has been an integral part of many musical tra­ditions. Many of the great composers in the Western musical tra­dition were also great improvisers. (Until the 1800's, improvisa­tion was an expected part of any performance.) Indian and otherworld musical traditions place a great importance on improvisa­tion as a means of emotional and spiritual expression. With theadvent of Jazz and Blues, the art of improvisation has once againbecome a vital force in the Western musical tradition, and musi­cians worldwide are seeking the tools to help develop theirimprov potential.

Everyhuman being has the potential to improvise music! Withinyou, an infinite stream of music can flow,as endless as an oceanand as individual as a fingerprint. The creative possibilities withineven the simplest musical forms are limitless; these infinitepossi­bilities exist at your fingertips, awaiting your discovery!The abili­ty to improvise will open the door to a lifetime of creative fulfill­ment and artistic expression.

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Improvising is a natural human impulse in which we tap intoour own limitless supply of original music. It is a process whichcan be learned by anyone, not just those that seem to possess anatural gift for it.While the impulse to improvise is natural, therealization of this ability can be complex. What is needed toaddress this complexity is a method; an approach which developsthe special abilities required to access and express your musicalidentity. A strong foundation, including ear training, techniqueand theory is necessary before the freedom to improvise can trulybe realized. The first Books of the JoyOflmprov are designed todevelop this foundation, in order to help you make the transitionfrom the interpretive world of a traditional musician, to the cre-ative world of a player.

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THE J oyOFIMPRov fexpression of your heart, ears and hands. It's the simultaneousaction of your spirit, mind and body, energized by inspiration, joyand swing. The source of the music is found within you, ratherthan on the printed page. Improv is about breaking free frompre-composed music, in order to express your own feelings, withyour own musical voice. It is the joy of creativity expressed in thespark of the present moment, the

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