IMPROVISATION How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these improvisation tutorials to learn all about improvisation with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Use jazz improvisation on the piano, Play improvisation pieces on the harmonica, and Play improvisation games with a partner.

You'll also find several great music & instruments tutorials in the Music & Instruments category.

How to use jazz improvisation on the piano

Use jazz improvisation on the piano

Learn simple jazz improvisation by learning the blues scale as well as practicing different chords and modes. Improvise with tips from a ...more

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How to play improvisation pieces on the harmonica

Play improvisation pieces on the harmonica

This is a two part series that goes over the: core principles for the developing blues harpist drawn from Jungian depth psychology and New ...more

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How to play improvisation games with a partner

Play improvisation games with a partner

If you want to participate in some improvisation, this video series is perfect for you. Our expert, Teri Lynne, shows you how to play ...more

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How to play piano improvisation in D

Play piano improvisation in D

In this video series you'll learn how to play improvisational piano in the key of D major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the major scale ...more

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How to play piano improvisation in F

Play piano improvisation in F

In this video series you'll learn how to play improvisational piano in the key of F major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the major scale ...more

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How to learn the art of improvisation for the banjo

Learn the art of improvisation for the banjo

Ryan Cavanaugh gives a refresher course on his previous lessons, the demonstrates improvisational playing on the 5-string banjo. This is ...more

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How to make improvisational snow shoes to survive in the snow

Make improvisational snow shoes to survive in the snow

Ray Mears from the BBC demonstrates how to make a snow shoe and ...more

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How to play jazz improvisation on electric guitar

Play jazz improvisation on electric guitar

In these free guitar lessons on video, learn how to play improvisational jazz riffs and chord comps for a variety of song styles. Our expert ...more

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How to play piano improvisation in D flat

Play piano improvisation in D flat

In this video series you'll learn how to play improvisational piano in the key of D Flat major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the major scale ...more

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How to dive into playing the blues

Dive into playing the blues

Most beginners ask how to break away from basic chords and get new ideas. Check out this instructional guitar video that shows you various ...more

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How to improve your guitar phrasing

Improve your guitar phrasing

Improve your improvisation with this video guitar lesson on phrasing.

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How to improvise in D major in Ionian mode on the piano

Improvise  in D major in Ionian mode on the piano

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you ...more

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How to play root notes on the harmonica

Play root notes on the harmonica

How to play root notes on the harmonica. A look at the three root notes that make up the rudiments of a standard 12 bar blues and how they ...more

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How to play intros & endings for lead blues guitar

Play intros & endings for lead blues guitar

This lesson covers five intro and ending licks and how to use them. Intros and ending licks are an important part of blues guitar ...more

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How to improve your improv

Improve your improv

Improv is one of the hardest types of acting to do. It takes a really good actor to be successful at improvisation. Watch this video and ...more

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How to play "Boil Them Cabbage Down" on the banjo

Play "Boil Them Cabbage Down" on the banjo

David Cavage shows you how to play the traditional folk song "Boil Them Cabbage Down" on the 5-string banjo, talking about the melody, and ...more

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How to improve your jazz guitar phrasing

Improve your jazz guitar phrasing

Improve your phrasing and improvisation with this electric guitar lesson. Learn how to master the jazz guitar.

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How to improvise on the blues scale in C on the piano

Improvise on the blues scale in C on the piano

Learn the amazing art of improvising on the piano or keyboard. This ...more

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How to play basic chord progressions on electric guitar

Play basic chord progressions on electric guitar

This video goes over how to hold the guitar properly when practicing ...more

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How to learn to improvise on a harmonica

Learn to improvise on a harmonica

Ten key principles for blues harmonica improvisation, offered by harpist Adam Gussow. The first 8 are discussed here; the final 2 will be ...more

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Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

Bomb-Proof Your Home With Wallpaper

Incredible. A company called Berry Plastics (in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) has developed a working bomb proof wallpaper. The technology has the ability to protect against both ...

Tattoo Yourself (or Your Girlfriend)

Henna. Beautiful, fun, exotic... and best of all... Do-It-Yourself (with a little practice). Also, unlike tattoos, it's temporary. Henna generally lasts for 1-3 weeks. An ancient tradition, henna is ...

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