- WarmUps/GamesWarm up
Any kind of exercise which is used to begin a session, a practice session at your instrument, or which is helping to build up a afvorable state of mind for improvisation. - Tonal/ClassicalTonal/classical improvisation
In a tonal improvisation, a tonal center and hierarchy is used as a reference and serves as an anchor to attach a musical discourse. The nature of this discourse can vary greatly. - FreeFree improvisation
A method to create music without any predeterminations. It is based on the idea that every player can make decisions on any point on the timeline. We consider it as a form of (Co-) composing in time. - Extra MusicalExtra musical improvisation
An extramusical improvisation is a kind of improvisation (not using musical elements) which stands in relation/contact with other art forms like dance, movie, theatre, acting etc. - Solo Instrument SpecificSolo, instrument specific
Exercises for solo instruments including specific instrumental skills. - Small EnsembleSmall ensemble
Exercises for any kind of small groups from duo up to quintet. - Large EnsembleLarge ensemble
Exercises for any kind of larger ensembles from quintet up to orchestra. - Cross ArtsCross arts
Videos with any kind of combination of improvisation with other art forms and media.
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- WarmUps/Games
- Large Ensemble
Fingerbeats on fixed pulse
Fingerbeats on fixed pulse.
- WarmUps/Games
- Large Ensemble
Shifting pattern
Shifting pattern with 2 layers in different metre.
- Free
- Small Ensemble
The Ostinato Game
Two players improvise on the basis of interlocking ostinatos. The subject of the exercise is rhythmic communication and sharing of a pulse.
- Tonal/Classical
- Small Ensemble
Series 1 - Classical structure - periodic phrase
Improvising with Classical structures
- Tonal/Classical
- Small Ensemble
Variations on the Canon exercise
This exercise is a variation on exercise 3, with multiple followers. The leader improvises a melody, which the followers play at any time-interval agreed upon, like a canon.
- Tonal/Classical
- Small Ensemble
Series 1, Ex. 4 - Enhancing active listening in chamber music
- Small Ensemble
- Tonal/Classical
Series 1, Ex. 3 - Trio tonal improvisations in classical structure
Trio tonal improvisations in classical structure.
- Tonal/Classical
- Small Ensemble
Series 1, Ex. 5 - Classical structure - Tonally free
- Small Ensemble
- Tonal/Classical
