Improvising in classical instrumental music: introduction

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

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    Different dates available

The practice of improvisation in classical music. These are playing sessions where you will develop your ability to improvise.
Tutor: Lindsey Fillingham [external website].

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Improvise with other musicians.
Create your own melodies.
Develop a 4 bar melodic phrase into a 16 bar piece of music.
Use improvisation to be more creative and expressive in the music pieces you study.
Explain how improvisation can be used in classical music.

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Subjects

  • Instrumental Music
  • Classical Music
  • Music
  • Improvisation

Course programme

We will create musical structures, and textures, and improvise phrases of 4 bars, 8 bars. We will address the history and application of improvisation in classical music.

Most of the course will be playing as a group and individually. There will be some presentation of history and music theory. You may be asked to practise between classes. Bring your instrument, paper and pencil, and any piece of music you are comfortable playing.

Additional information

More opportunities to study improvisation may come along. This short course is a supplement to the general instrumental programme. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Improvising in classical instrumental music: introduction

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