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Author:

Stoloff, Bob.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Berklee Press ;

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

vi, 94 p. of music ; 31 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Subject:

Vocal improvisation (Music)
Singing--Self-instruction.--Self-instruction.
Singing--Studies and exercises.
Jazz--Instruction and study.
Choral singing--Instruction and study.
Recorded accompaniments (Voice)

Other Authors:

Feist, Jonathan. edt

Notes:

Compact disc comprises demonstration and sing-along tracks.

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.

ISBN:

9780876391020 (pbk.)
0876391021 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)797171792

UPC:

884088407339

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)