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Topic: Improvisation vs. Free Play  (Read 3044 times)

Offline angelislayer

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Improvisation vs. Free Play
on: April 11, 2009, 05:19:09 AM
What I originally thought of as improvisation seems more to me like a form of free playing. I am an amateur at best but here's my contribution. I like to free play with little or no structure. I mostly rely upon gut feel, inspiration, and my ear. Hope you all enjoy. Thanks.
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Offline go12_3

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Re: Improvisation vs. Free Play
Reply #1 on: April 11, 2009, 05:39:51 AM
Enjoyed your improv , angelislayer, have a nice light touch with pleasant
harmonies.  Very nice, indeed,

best wishes,

go12_3
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Offline furtwaengler

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Re: Improvisation vs. Free Play
Reply #2 on: April 11, 2009, 09:47:42 PM
It still can be called improvisation, I think, of a stream of conscience variety. But you may even be surprised how structure sometimes finds you.  :)
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