Hancock, Gerre - Improvising

This workbook is a compendium of exercises and advice that will lead the student towards effective improvisation. It starts from the premise that improvising must be analysed, planned, and practised carefully and systematically. Its style is informal and encouraging, and the numerous lively exercises are clearly explained.

CONTENTS

• Introduction
• The Scale
• The Phrase
• The Interlude
• The Hymn
• The Ornamented Hymn
• The Hymn Prelude
• The Song Form
• The Sonata Form
• The Toccata
• The Canon
• The Duo and The Trio
• The Fugue
• Coda
• Bibliography