#2b - Hymn Playing Basics: Improvisation Level 1 (Digital Version)

The second of four in our Hymn Playing Basics series, Improvisation Level 1 introduces the art of building an arrangement when playing from a songbook. Improvisation, as this is called, covers many ideas, patterns, and skills, which are addressed in this book. Each improvisation pattern taught includes several examples of that pattern used in common songs. Whether you prefer to play from a songbook, a lead sheet, or even complete arrangements, this book has something for you!
 
Chapter Titles:
1. Types of Sheet Music
2. What Is Improvisation?
3. Improvising from a Songbook
     - Four-part Harmony
     - Step One: Learning the Melody and Bass
     - Step Two: Learning All Four Parts
     - Step Three: Splitting the Harmony
     - Technique #1 - Bass Octaves
     - Technique #2 - Different Registers
     - Technique #3 - Melody and Bass Octaves
     - Technique #4 - Chord Strumming
     - Technique #5 - Broken Chord
     - Technique #6 - Root-Chord Pattern
     - Technique #7 - Octave-Chord Pattern
     - Combining Techniques
4. Improvising from a Lead Sheet
     - Reading a Lead Sheet
     - Connecting Chords to the Key
     - Applying Improvisation Techniques
5. Tips for Playing an Arrangement
     - Accuracy
     - Examination
     - Expression
 
Total Length: 70 Pages
Book Type: Digital