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 enlarge | Author: Derek Bailey
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 111693
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0306805286
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.36
EAN: 9780306805288
ASIN: 0306805286
Publication Date: August 21, 1993
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 How to throw your money out August 24, 2000
6 out of 62 found this review helpful
I've been studying classical piano for 3 years and now I intended to learn something on how to improvise (to practice in contemporary music). So, why not buy a book called "Improvisation", right? Wrong! This book was my worst buy in Amazon! It says no word on how to learn improvising, there's not even one exemple or something like that. If all you want is historical data on important musician (including photos), then this book is for you. But, if all you want is ideas, clues, tricks on how to start or learn improvising, get away from it.
 Guitarist Baily Writes Brilliant and Very Informative Book January 3, 1999
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely essential for anyone seeking to learn more about modern music and approaching music in an historical manner. Baily explains the role of improvisation in a variety of music forms and in the process helps the reader attain greater knowledge and appreciation of these various genres. The only section that is lacking is the one regarding rock 'n' roll, which focuses on Steve Howe of the band Yes, a rather insignificant artist in modern songwriting and rock music. Other than that, this book is a masterpiece.
A masterpiece by a master improviser July 8, 1998
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Derek Bailey hasn't played a composed note in decades. This book is like his playing... engaging, difficult, comical, infuriating, and ultimately liberating. Bailey examines the improvisation in many musical forms - not just jazz, but also Indian classical music, blues, Baroque figured bass, and of course free improvisation. Like his music, this book examines issues mostly ignored by the commercial and academic music mainstreams, with a keen and critical eye. And like his music, most people won't be able to stomach this book. But those who can will learn things. It will change your understanding of music.
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