Mel Bay - Improvisation Step By Step

General

This book teaches the beginning pianist step-by-step how to improvise in a classical style. Author Misha V. Stefanuk wrote exercises exploring various elements. Topics such as leading notes, scales, tone steps, arpeggios, modulation, style variation and working out a motif or theme are explained in detail. By practising the simple exercises regularly, the classical pianist will feel freer, and may well be less afraid of making mistakes. The student discovers how nice it can be to improvise, without the pressure to perform. In addition to the exercises, tips and theoretical information given in this English-language book, this Mel Bay edition also includes seven variations on a Beethoven theme. Studying these variations will give you a clear idea of what is possible with the right concepts and techniques. Audio examples are available via a download code found in the book.