Introduction to the Improvisation Course

• The Improvisation course aims to develop the ability to improvise an accompaniment and also lays the foundations for melodic improvisation by using variation and dedicated exercises.

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• Through the learning of progressive pieces and creative activities, students develop their overall musical abilities of ear, playing and reading melody, rhythm and harmony. ​

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• Gradually the student is able

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- to interpret the melodies by ear or sight,

- to improvise an accompaniment with the use of patterns,

- to vary the melody and improvise using the chord chart.

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• The course is made up of 9 modules containing 2 pieces each.

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• The student has a downloadable and printable sheet music, audio resources and suggestions for learning and practice

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• The course activities for each piece are as follows:

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- Learning the basic version and transposition.

- Variation of the accompaniment.

- Variation of the melody.

- Bass and chord (two-handed accompaniment).

- Training for improvisation.

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After having carried out all the activities, the student then has the possibility to make their own solo or group arrangement.

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• The activities can be approached in various ways to allow the development of the following skills:

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- to sing or play by ear

- to sing or play on sight

- to write by ear (whole scores) ​

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• The arranged part of the piece (B) increases playing experiences and musical vocabulary.

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• A “swing” version is available for each track.

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