"Improvisation is the highest form of musicianship"
Improvisation, in order of complexity:
1) with the beat
2) "addition"
3) "subtraction"
4) variation
5) overlapping
Menu of Strategies:
Use these AFTER they have demonstrated steady pulse and accurate and appropriate singing within context of their level.
One Note, On A Simple RBB Pattern:
I Play, You Play
Student Plays, You Play
I Play, You Don’t Play
Student Plays, You Dont Play
Magic Mic
Add a Note, On A Simple RBB Pattern:
I Play, You Play
Student Plays, You Play
I Play, You Don’t Play
Student Plays, You Dont Play
Magic Mic
Rhythmic Building Blocks