improvisation
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The Hammond B3 swells on the verse’s first pass, sticking close to the song’s melody, but on the second, it jumps an octave in an improvisation that nearly scorches the ear.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Then things happen and it feels like there is a lot of improvisation and performance.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Through brilliant improvisation, Sindarov pulled out a victory—despite the disadvantage of having the black pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
When movement finally began, it resembled not so much order as managed improvisation.
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
And of course, ear training is crucial to any musician who wants to play jazz or any type of improvisation.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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