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Extending the Discussion: Introductory Improvisation Applications for Elementary Educators

Ben Torres

Update: Applications of Research in Music Education 2018 37:1, 49-51

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Extending the Discussion: Introductory Improvisation Applications for Elementary Educators

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Ben Torres¹

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First Published August 6, 2018 Research Article

https://doi.org/10.1177/8755123318791254

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Volume: 37 issue: 1, page(s): 49-51

Article first published online: August 6, 2018; Issue published: October 1, 2018

Ben Torres¹

¹Dallas, TX, USA

Corresponding Author: Ben Torres, Elementary Music Specialist, Dallas, TX 75229, USA. Email: ben.torrestx@gmail.com

Abstract

Based on the concepts introduced in Chandler’s article “Improvisation in Elementary General Music: A Review of the Literature” this “Extending the Discussion” article provides a rhythmic improvisation lesson for primary grades and a melodic improvisation lesson for intermediate grades to assist practicing teachers in pragmatically applying improvisation activities in their classes.

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classroom, elementary, improvisation, melodic, rhythmic

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Choksy, L., Brummitt, D. (1987). 120 singing games and dances for elementary schools. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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