In four 1 hour sessions learn how to improvise your own figuration preludes.
What is a figuration prelude?
A figuration prelude is type of piece that pairs a harmonic progression and a repeating figuration. The most famous example is JS Bach’s C Major Prelude from Book 1 of the Well Tempered Clavier.
What are you going to learn?
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Harmonically you will learn 3 opening ideas in 2 keys, 2 sequences in 2 keys (and how to use sequences to modulate), and 1 cadence formula in 2 keys.
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We will explore and experiment with different figuration patterns and apply and adapt them to your harmony.
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How to make an improvising plan.
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We will also look at examples of figuration preludes from the reperetoire.
What materials will you receive?
Access to practice videos and a workbook with:
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Opening ideas, sequences, cadences,
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Ideas for coming up with figuration patterns,
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An examples of improvising plan,
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Examples from the repertoire and
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Access to practice videos for between sessions.
What does it coast?
$125 payable by e-transfer in advance of the first session. If after the first session you are not fully satisfied, I will return 80% of the fee.
How does it work?
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Click the sign up button below or contact me here.
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E-transfer me the workshop fee.
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I will email, mail, or drop off the work book and link to the practice videos.
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We set up 5 Zoom session at our mutual convenience.