Lesson by Eric Lebrun

What you'll see in this course

French suite: starting from the repertoire, learn the stylistic devices of the the plein jeu, basse de trompette, grand jeux...

The course programme

Improvisation : Grand jeu

1. Introduction

• modes
• historical context

2. Plein jeu

• registration
• joint movements
• "superfluous fifth"

3. Form

• tonal structure of a Plein jeu
• example of contrary movements

4. Variations of plein jeu

• "plein jeu en dialogue"
• plein jeu with "cantus firmus"

5. Récit

• registration
• example in répertoire
• tonal plan

6. Basse de trompette

• beginning example
• bass patterns
• plan

7. Duo

• registration
• example of beginning
• ornementation

8. Trio

• registration
• the chaconne form

9. Grand jeu

• registration
• introduction
• various effects