About the Exercise
This exercise introduces improvisers to listening how melodic shapes vary against a constant drone.
The approach encourages:
- Acceptance and curiosity of new sounds
- Phrasing and gesture
- Exploration of different drones and shapes
Sometimes you just need to close your eyes to get started.
Context: Creative Piano Practice
Level: Beginning improvisers
Duration: 5-10 minutes
Artifacts: Accidentally falling into a meditative trance
