John Corbett

A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation

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ISBN 13:
9780226353807
author:
John Corbett
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
190
Dimensions:
10.8 x 2 x 15.9 cm
Genre:
Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles, John Corbett,A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation,University of Chicago Press,022635380X,Music & Dance,Music,Music/Songbooks,Improvisation (Music),Music - Performance,Jazz,Genres & Styles - Jazz,Instruction &
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New
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A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation by John Corbett provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and engaging with spontaneous music-making. Drawing on over three decades of experience, Corbett offers practical tools for developing musical attentiveness and exploring the complexities of free improvisation. The book is divided into two main sections: "Fundamentals" and "Advanced Techniques". In "Fundamentals", Corbett explores key areas of interest, such as musician interaction and time malleability, through concrete listening exercises. This section serves as a training regime for musical attentiveness. The second part, "Advanced Techniques", delves into philosophical conundrums at the heart of free improvisation, including the influence of the audience and the challenge of listening while asleep. By following Corbett's guidance, readers can gain a deeper understanding of this complex and often misunderstood form of music-making, and develop their own skills in listening and responding to spontaneous sounds.

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