"It is fun to have fun. You have to know how." Dr. Seuss wrote this, and it is still one of my favorite sayings. My favorite definitions come from a children's book: "A Hole is to Dig", which includes some of these definitions: "A tablespoon is to eat a table with." "The sun is so it can be a great day." "Mashed potatoes are to give everybody enough." To which I add..."Improvisation is to create unexpected beauty."
Been having a blast improvising. Took a section of Claire de Lune and improvised upon it, and wow! So beautiful! Claire de Lune is beautiful musical poetry written by a French composer, Debussy. It is poetry because it flows so beautifully, and when played, the listener often experiences serenity and beauty. I have observed this in every performance where I have played it. When playing one always wants to create a wonderful effect in the listener, as what is the purpose of performing music but to transport the listener to a higher emotional plateau...! Rhythm is also a good way to do this. Latin, jazz, boogie, rock, etc., cause you to want to MOVE, and I do mean MOVE to the music. Wonderful experience. The troubles of this planet fade away as one listens to music, and really, music speaks to the spirit, the soul, which is the real truth of life. All for now. J.
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