BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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51.42Level 19 — switch improvisational thinking by section

Pedal section:

think:

  • motif
  • mode
  • rhythmic cell
  • color

Functional section:

think:

  • guide tones
  • chord targets
  • enclosures
  • line through changes

Your mental strategy itself changes with the musical environment.