Extempore Playing: Forty Lessons in the Art of Keyboard Composing (1922)

Extempore Playing: Forty Lessons In The Art Of Keyboard Composing is a book written by Alfred Madeley Richardson and originally published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of keyboard composing, specifically focusing on the technique of extempore playing. The book is divided into forty lessons, each of which covers a different aspect of extempore playing. The lessons cover topics such as chord progressions, harmonization, modulation, and improvisation. The book also includes numerous musical examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills.Richardson's approach to extempore playing emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying principles of music theory and harmony. He argues that by mastering these principles, musicians can develop the ability to improvise and compose on the spot, without relying on written music.Extempore Playing: Forty Lessons In The Art Of Keyboard Composing is a valuable resource for any musician interested in developing their skills in improvisation and composition. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced musicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.