BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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99.151Mini-project — accompany one song in four relationship modes

Choose a familiar song.

Version 1 — Pianist leads

clear intro, strong pulse, firm transitions.

Version 2 — Singer leads

rubato, pianist follows phrase timing.

Version 3 — Shared

stable groove with mutual phrasing flexibility.

Version 4 — Interactive

responses, reharm, rhythmic dialogue, flexible tag.

Record all four.

The harmony may remain largely same.

The relationship should sound different.