Improvisation | Definition

Improvisation

Improvisation is music which is played without prior thought or without music. To improvise when playing music you need to be aware of the key you are playing in and also the melody and the direction of the song. Improvisation can be difficult and classical composers such as Lizst were experts in Improvisation.

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