Today while I was practicing I stumbled upon an idea for a free improv that was exclusively fast, short phrases. So that's what I did today. I was hoping it would help me break into some new textures and ideas since it was very different than anything I've done recently, and I think it did. … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 8
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Improv Project – Day 7
Today, I decided to use a format for my improv that I learned at UMich in my very first introduction to improvisation. The format is simple, an improv in AB format, where A is un-pulsed and B is pulsed. I feel like I need parameters to help me sometimes when I'm improvising, just to give … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 7
Improv Project – Day 5
After a unplanned couple days off because I went to New Jersey and spent some time on the beach, I'm back on track. Today, I did the two notes a day again, but with a different interval, and I explored some different ideas. I really like using these couple exercises (what note is next and 2-note improvs) … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 5
Improv Project – Day 4
Today I switched to a different exercise that focuses on rhythm, texture, and articulation over pitch. I call this 2-note improvs, and I learned it from one of my teachers, Robert Dick. In this exercise, you pick two notes and then you improvise only with those two notes. They can be in any octave, and … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 4
Improv Project – Day 3
Today, I continued with "what note is next" + dynamics. I needed some more time to wrap my head around this, so I took it. Just a friendly reminder to anyone who forgets, including myself, it's OK to take your time with this. These exercises use different skills that don't usually get exercised in 'normal' … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 3
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