Piano Prelude & Concerto Improvisation Course (18th century style)

Develop your improvisation skills by mastering the Prelude and Concerto forms over a given theme using typical 18th-century figuration techniques. You will build your improvisation skills for larger forms (like Allegro, Adagio from Concerto and Prelude with theme imitation). Requirements: Completion of the Foundation course or equivalent knowledge of basic harmonic models and figurations.

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Prelude & Concerto Course (Piano Edition) – Deepening Your Classical Improvisation

This Level 2 course is designed to significantly develop your improvisational abilities beyond the foundations. You will learn to improvise in two larger, more complex forms: the Prelude and the Concerto. The course focuses on applying typical 18th-century figuration techniques specific to the keyboard (piano/harpsichord).

🎯 What You Will Learn and Achieve

In this course, you will learn how to:

Improvise Preludes and Concertos over a given theme by applying specific schemes, from simple to more complex structures.
Master 18th-century figuration techniques typical for the piano.
Develop larger forms by working on different characters, including the cheerful Allegro and the calm, slow Adagio movements of the Concerto form.
Practice imitation exercises, serving as a critical step toward advanced skills like fugue improvisation.
Analyze and apply various techniques by studying numerous examples from classical literature.

📦 What’s Included

7 Hours of Video Lessons.
Lesson Descriptions in PDF format for easy review and reference.
Lifetime Access to the entire course content.
Music Database Access: You gain access to a large collection of simple preludes and fugues (reference examples) in the form of a Google Sheet.
Instructor Support: The course instructor answers your questions three times a week via email or comment within the lesson platform.
Community Support: You receive one year of support via a private course participant community.

🎓 Who Is This Course For and What Are the Requirements?

This course is for you if you:

Have already completed the Foundation of Improvisation course (Level 1) or possess equivalent knowledge.
Have practical experience with improvisation and a solid understanding of music theory.
Are familiar with the harmony models and patterns taught in the Foundation course.
Have experience playing 18th-century music on the piano or another keyboard instrument.

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