The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation
The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation
John J. Mortensen
Topics
Baroque Improvisation
Keyboard Improvisationn
Prelude, Toccata, Suites, Variations, Diminuitions
What do you need this book for?
For an effective first approach to improvisation
For learning how to improvise on the keyboard in the Baroque style
For learning how to improvise some simple keyboard forms like the Prelude, Toccata, Suites, and Variations
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Description
You know harmony, you're at the keyboard... but where do you start?
Thanks to this book, even with basic knowledge of composition and improvisation, you will take your first steps on the keyboard learning how to improvise and compose a Prelude, a Toccata, Variations, how to play Diminutions, a Suite of Baroque Dances, and more.
A very practical book with a pragmatic and straightforward spirit, filled with many fun suggestions and exercises to improve!
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