Improvisation plays a key role in the toolbox of the music therapist. Tony Wigrams practical and comprehensive guide and CD will prove indispensable to students; teachers; therapists and musicians as a book of musical techniques and therapeutic methods. Beginning with an overview of developing; teaching and analysing the skills of improvisation; Wigram describes techniques ranging from warming up to mirroring; rhythmic grounding; containing and holding. With specific sections on piano improvisation; chordal and 2-; 3- and 4- note improvisation are covered; in addition to advanced skills such as frameworking and transitions. Wigram also includes techniques for thematic improvisation; group improvisation and outlines methods for analysing and reporting improvisational processes. Notated examples allow readers to try out techniques and progress as they read; with audio examples on the accompanying CD adding another dimension to the structure and guidance provided for all levels of music student and therapist.Note: The Kindle edition of this book does not include any CDs or DVDs.
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