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Musical Improv Games - Improvised Rounds

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Good for:

Ultimate commitment. Intense listening. Being comfortable with total failure.

Method:

  • Pick a well known round like "Frere Jacques" for the tune.
  • 4 people stand in a line
  • A suggestion for the subject of the round is given
  • Person 1 improvises the first line of the round
  • Person 2 sings the first line while Person 1 sings the 2nd line!
  • Person 3 sings the 1st line while Person 2 sings the 2nd line while Person 1 sings the 3rd line
  • Person 4 sings the 1st line, 3 sings the 2nd, 2 sings the 3rd and 4 sings the 1st line.
  • Now the round is underway and will sound like a total mess
  • Finish the round when it totally falls apart, or with a triumphant unison​

Tips:

  • Can you look straight forward without straining your body to hear the others
  • Can you look like you have totally bossed it rather than being the most confused you have ever been
  • Can you change the lines, or pick up other people's changes
  • For an uber-challenge, start the round on one topic but try to morph each line to a new topic.
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