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IMPROVISATION ON THE
​CLASSICAL GUITAR

Leonard Grigoryan
Insights and techniques on approaching improvisation on the guitar and how it can assist in everyday practice and composition. 

NOTES FROM THE WORKSHOP

Topics discussed:
  • Single string playing 
  • Make technical work interesting
  • Limitations 
  • Sight playing
  • Practice scales over different chord progressions
  • Record improvisations for ideas for compositions
  • Practice with a metronome 
  • Learn music by ear
  • Analyse music
Useful apps:
  • Music memos
  • Shruti box
  • Functional ear trainer
  • Time guru

Useful book:
  • The Advancing Guitarist – Mick Goodrick
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