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A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation by John Corbett

jasondcrane's review

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4.0

This is a short and smart and fun book that will help just about anyone who wants to dive into the world of free improvisation. The music can be daunting, but Corbett makes it seem very possible to find a way in.

tlabresh's review

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

heathcliff_burton's review

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adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

dj_yossarian's review

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5.0

Small book, short chapters, very insightful. From my point of view, a perfect primer on the topic.

Improvised music is challenging to most humans, and Corbett guides the reader thoughtfully through the process of understanding, bit by bit, the appeal of free improvisation. He's very non-didactic, and he uses humor here and there to get his ideas across. He also includes several lists of recommendations.

If you're at all curious about free improvisation and don't know where to start, start here.
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