Breakthrough to Improv: The Secrets of Improvisation is intended for players of all instruments as a way to break through to the creative approach to playing music. Hosted by Berklee professor Dave Frank, author of Hal Leonard's popular Joy of Improv series, this DVD outlines a unique step-by-step series of "practice points" designed to guide you effortlessly into the process of improvisation. Whether you're a traditionally trained musician looking to break free from written music, an improviser looking to expand your creativity, or a music teacher looking for a way to begin teaching improvisation, Breakthrough to Improv is a must to help you discover the infinite flow of music within you! Includes a helpful booklet with musical examples and further instruction. Also available: 00320225 Video $19.95
K**O
A comprehensive guide to the building blocks of great improv
Dave Frank uses the blues medium in this DVD to illustrate the building blocks of creative improv. The range of concepts covered is very wide, but explained with easy to understand examples. I am studying jazz piano with Dave, and the concepts covered in this DVD are recurring themes even in jazz improv.The structure is very organized. It starts off with easy to grasp concepts like quarter note blues scales, working up to mixtures of triples and swing eights, you get the idea. Each lesson has an exercise that you can practice, but they are quite concise. Which is a little deceiving because each of the concepts are actually quite significant, and takes a lot of practice to understand. So the exercises are there just to illustrate the concept.Verdict: This DVD will not automatically make you a genius improviser. But it will teach you the concepts that you can piece together to play articulate, clear solos that communicate distinct and complete concepts. The material also doesn't get unnecessarily detailed or technical, so it may be a good way for non musicians to understand how this stuff works.
S**.
... out Dave Frank's Youtube videos and he teaches some good stuff, but guess I'm too far along for ...
I check out Dave Frank's Youtube videos and he teaches some good stuff, but guess I'm too far along for this DVD. Sometimes even beginning improv lesson have something explains or different views that a more advanced player can learn from but not for me in this case. I will give it to beginning improv student they will get something from it.
J**Y
Great improv guide
Breakthrough to improv by Dave Frank is the best DVD on improvisation I bought so far. It's very entertaining and easy to follow. I'm also getting the two volumes of "Joy of Improv" by Dave Frank. I've just started on the first volume and it's great. There are so many ideas on how to improvise.Thanks a lot, Dave Frank.
P**E
Watch it free on youtube
Good advice for beginning improv
B**N
Improv starter
Gets you going right away on the secrets of improv......working through it step by step, it helps you break down the process of improvisation.
W**D
Bluesimprovisation für Dummies
Hier erklärt ein Berkelee Professor dem Laien, an Hand der Bluestonleiter, wie ein Jazzmusiker sich durch Variation der Skala langsam zur Improvisation vortastet. Entgegen vieler DVDs, die angeblich ausdrücklich "for Dummies" entwickelt wurden, setzt diese DVD tatsächlich recht wenig Wissen voraus.Man sollte Englisch verstehen und einfache Tonfolgen im Bassschlüssel lesen oder zumindest nach Gehör wiederholen können.Falls das Instrument des Schülers ein Klavier ist, sollte er links die 3 Grundakkorde drücken , während er rechts improvisiert.Das ist weniger, als z.B. die Anfängerkurse der Software "Garageband" abverlangen.Mit den 15 Schritten soll das Prinzip vermittelt werden. Denn eigentlich ist die DVD eine Werbung für die beiden Bücher des Professors: "Joy of Improv 1+2" . Darin sind dann Übungen zum Erlernen des Prinzips enthalten.Vorbildlich finde ich die Art, wie der Musikprofi sein Können bewusst auf Laienniveau reduziert, um das Prinzip zu erläutern, ohne die Anfänger abzuschrecken. Wenn sich doch nur alle Musikwissenschaftler so perfekt zurücknehmen, ja "dumm stellen" könnten. Dann würden mehr Laien Zugang zur Musik finden.
H**S
Great Incentive for Improvisation
Dave`s DVD is a great incentive for improvisation and the necessary attitude towards music to start or improve your improvisation
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