Upon a Ground: Improvisation on Ostinato Basses from the 16th to the 18th Centuries by Martin ErhardtAt long last, a method for improvisation in Renaissance and Baroque music that is recommended by leading musicians and teachers, including Michael Schneider and Maurice van Lishout. The book provides an excellent overview-and vividly conveys the paths to "freer" music making- that is helpful not only for specialists, but also for amateurs. This book includes: 1. Preface 2. Thematically-ordered historical overview 3. Historical improvisation- a paradox? 4. Methodical guide This is the meat and potatoes of the book, and is a how-to guide with sections on repetition, arpeggios, hemiolas, clasusulae, different music dance movements, intervals, etc. 5. Appendix-glossary 6. Inclusive with two play-along CDs This is book is a true "MUST HAVE" for every serious music scholar!
