Music Glossary: improv

Practice hitting 3rds/7ths on strong beats while hearing underlying changes. more

Matching scales to chords to guide tension/avoid notes in improvisation/arranging. more

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Improvisation-based African American art form blending swing rhythm, blues harmony, and diverse styles. more

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Connecting inner ear to instrument; improves phrasing and improvisation. more

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Improvisation device alternating two triads a step apart for modern linear color. more

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