Boyd W. Arthurs Music Department

Jazz Improvisation

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Jazz Improvisation - What is it? - Jazz improvisation is the process of spontaneously creating fresh melodies over the continuously repeating cycle of chord changes of a tune. Composed music and improvised music may seem to be opposites, but in Jazz they merge in a unique mixture.

A Jazz Improvisation Primer by Marc Sabatella - Here you can find information on almost every topic relating to jazz improvisation, from jazz history to music theory to practical advice on playing in a group.

Larry's Improv Page - To bring together professional jazz musicians and students of jazz, to learn, study and grow together. This is a site dedicated to jazz improvisation.

Free Improvisation.com - Life is one big improvisation.