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Musical Improv Games

Welcome to the ever expanding and surely infinite world of Musical Improv Games.  Some of these are as old as the hills, tried and tested by countless disciples of the form.  Others emerged from the stressed brain of Heather and Joe 5 minutes before a workshop started.  We are constantly creating, adapting, inventing and experimenting with these and any other games, exercises and song formats we come across so this list is not meant to be exhaustive.  If you have any you think should be here then drop us an email and let us know!
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Part of my Musical Improv Games Encyclopaedia.

Singing Games for every occasion

Whether you need a quick warm up, to work on rhyming, some ideas for performance pieces or just some inspiration from Heather and Joe, we have curated our favourite Musical Improv Games from the last 15 years of inventing, adapting and singing.  We have arranged the games in loose categories for you but bear in mind that it ain't what you do it's the way that you do it...

Warm Ups

For warming up the voice, getting to know each other or just finding out what it is like to sing in front of others.

Group and Circle Games

Encouraging everyone to join in, appreciate everybody's offer, yes and, open your mouth and sing!

Song Formats

Starting to put together different elements of songs, song structure, rhyme scheme and some good old classics of course.

Exercises

Working on a specific skill, circle games, rhyming and mini performance games to drill or just enjoy.

Rhyming Games

Even if you don't need to rhyme in songs, it is a great skill to work on and is like a gym session for your brain.

Just our Favourites

I mean you shouldn't have favourites really but we all do secretly.  Here is our curated top 12 musical improv games.
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Musical Improv Games Links

Musical Improv Games - Warm ups
Musical Improv Backing Tracks
List of Musical Improv Games
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