I actually play guitar for a musical improv troupe at my college, and since you are both inspirations to me (female musical accompanists unite!), I was thrilled to see you do this AMA! I was wondering sort of how you come up with the exact progressions that you use-- like if they were doing a Backstreet Boys style, do you go through a bunch of their songs and find common progressions, or do you just stick with a pop I-V-vi-IV?
My group does half-hour improvised musicals off of one suggestion, and instead of thinking of what style, I usually have to think what tone and emotion fits the current scene. Do you have any tips for that? What progressions do you find are the most energetic/fun to play/work the best with anything?
Sorry for throwing so much at you! I'd really appreciate any answers for any of these questions.
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Hi, Laura and Linda!
I actually play guitar for a musical improv troupe at my college, and since you are both inspirations to me (female musical accompanists unite!), I was thrilled to see you do this AMA! I was wondering sort of how you come up with the exact progressions that you use-- like if they were doing a Backstreet Boys style, do you go through a bunch of their songs and find common progressions, or do you just stick with a pop I-V-vi-IV?
My group does half-hour improvised musicals off of one suggestion, and instead of thinking of what style, I usually have to think what tone and emotion fits the current scene. Do you have any tips for that? What progressions do you find are the most energetic/fun to play/work the best with anything?
Sorry for throwing so much at you! I'd really appreciate any answers for any of these questions.
Thank you for your time!
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