Dr. Rod Paton

Aphorisms

Some improvisation aphorisms:

  • There are no wrong notes in music.
  • Every sound has a meaning.
  • Improvisation is the primary musical act.
  • Music turns life into soul.
  • Music is intentional time
  • To find the structure in the chaos first enter the chaos.
  • Let technique out through the front door and it will reappear through the back door.
  • There are no wrong notes in music.
  • Work with the reality of fantasy.
  • Try playing out of time and you will discover a new timeworld.
  • Try playing out of tune and you will discover a new attunement.
  • Leave the discussion to the percussion!

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