by Peter Ewers “The title of this book could as well have been Have Fun! It’s a book that lets you do the dirty work in a pleasant way – an absolute mind liberator!” Hampus Lidwall, Titular organist of Saint-Esprit – Paris What is this book about? On free improvisation and the specific characteristics on the organ. On the parameters: rhythm, dynamics, harmony, tone colour and melodies as a fresh impulse for your improvisation. On your own fluent improvisation and the effective use of a plot. On the techniques of improvisation by Tournemire, Dupré, Fleury, and the art of illusion by Pierre Cochereau. On music as language, useful findings of brain research and a modern notion of texture for your musicality. Hardbound, 327 pages 2013 vpe, Paderborn