by Andrew Hodges

There are many different interpretations of sound improvisation. For many, when the word 'improvisation' is mentioned, jazz or Indian music may be brought to mind. Others may have experienced music improvisation through music therapy. The classically trained are often expected, as part of their practice, to develop skills in extemporisation. These are all forms of improvisation but not the only ones.

However in the last few decades a new phenomenon has emerged which might be called free intuitive group improvisation. Whilst this form of improvisation has its roots perhaps with Stockhausen and others in the 1970s, it has now emerged as a form of music making available not just to the specialist...

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