Vocal improvisation : an instru-vocal approach for soloists, groups, and choirs / Bob Stoloff ; edited by Jonathan Feist.

Author/creator Stoloff, Bob
Other author Feist, Jonathan, editor.
Format Musical Score
Publication InfoBoston, MA : Berklee Press, ©2012.
Description1 score (vi, 94 pages) ; 31 cm
Subjects

Contents Music in motion. Icebreaker song ; Soundtrack ; Snake ; Imaginary ball ; Pass the imaginary object ; Human machines -- The groove. Alphabet drum set ; Instru-vocal drum grooves ; Name game ; Multi-name game ; Melodic multi-name game ; Pitch grooves ; Variations -- Instru-vocal bass grooves. Pop/rock instru-vocal bass groove ; Jazz/swing instru-vocal bass groove ; Funk/R & B instru-vocal bass groove ; Pop/rock bass and percussion groove ; Jazz swing bass and percussion groove ; Funk/R & B bass and percussion groove ; Adding motifs to the groove ; Layering parts over the groove : Groove in G -- Basic scales for improvisation. Pentatonic scales ; Dorian mode ; The blues scale ; Integrating minor pentatonic, Dorian, and blues scales -- Scat : the voice as a musical instrument. Rhythmic phrasing ; Dominant 7th chords -- Team improvisation. Mirror image ; Musical mirrors ; Ice sculptures ; The singing wheel -- Advanced group improvisation. Hand signals ; The improv Ferris wheel ; Adding choreography ; Bait and switch improvisation ; Word games.
Abstract Learn to improvise in jazz, pop, rock, gospel, and R&B, in this user-friendly guide to vocal improvisation. Regardless of your level of musical training, these discussions, exercises, and games will give you technical knowledge and confidence to improvise expressively and effectively, within a singing group or as a soloist. You will learn: icebreaker exercises to free your creativity and help you become comfortable improvising; groove-based improvising ideas, including vocal percussion techniques; how to use essential scales and modes for building expressive solos, scat and other "instru-vocal" techniques; and group improvisational skills.
ISBN0876391021 (pbk.)
ISBN9780876391020 (pbk.)
UPC 884088407339
Publisher numberHL50449599 Hal Leonard Corporation
Publisher number63013001 Hal Leonard Corporation

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