Musical Improv Comedy

by First Last

The best comedy improv singers know every trick in this book, a great addition to any performer's library. Clear, everyday language explains each element of an improvised song. Simple building blocks are combined with performance tips to raise a performer's musical improvisation to its highest level. The included CD, featuring cast members from ImprovOlympic West's hilarious Opening Night, The Improvised Musical, provides * examples * exercises * practice accompaniments

Genres: Music, Theatre

100 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2003

Reviews

[Nicholle Harris]

This is a good book for someone starting their journey into music improv. The attached audio CD really helps practice games and concepts. It teaches song structure as well as training practices for improvement. It was really helpful!

[Colie!]

I've yet to give the CD a listen, but yes: in terms of musical improv, this book is a good quick n dirty read that gives you a crash course. Again, there's no substitute for seeing it done and doing it yourself, but it's a nice buttress to what I'm already doing.

[Brendan]

I think I have read this two or three times. I love it. I really need to purchase it for myself (and as it suggests, for my friends). If you listen to the examples and actually take the time to practice the info here, though fairly concise, will help you be a better improviser.

[Bella]

I love this book! This was required reading for my improv class, and this was great to have as an introduction to musical improv comedy.

[Dan Richter]

Sehr praktische Anweisungen. Mit Übungs-CD. Auch für Fortgeschrittene gibt's die ein oder andere Inspiration.

[Bett Correa-Bollhoefer]

Give this book to your whole musical improv team. It gives you all the information you need to get a great start.