Pentatonic Improvisation
         An Improvisation by Kaila on the Black Keys of the Piano

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Click here for a Pentatonic Improvisation Music Activities Worksheet PDF Document

Click on the link to hear Kaila's Pentatonic Note Song for an example of a singing part over a pentatonic improvisation.

It is wonderful when students with quadriplegia move their fists (with whatever ability they have) over the black keys on a light weight casio during "The Pentatonic Note Improvisation."

Scroll down to see how to Play the Pentatonic Improvisation Game

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Play the Pentatonic Improvisation Game

Click on the mp3 audio file play-bar and one of the video play-bars to play two different improvisations at the same time to create an interesting and unusual musical texture. Adjust the volume level of the audio playback of either the mp3 or video audio to 'balance the sound mix.'

Make a Stop and Go game if you like by clicking on and off different links at the same time or a differerent times. If you have a keyboard or xylophone with black keys join along. You can also sing the Pentatonic Music Song at the same time!!!!!!

Click on the link to hear Kaila's Pentatonic Note Song for an example of a singing part over a pentatonic improvisation.

Experiment with different combinations. Pentatonic music is amazing. Whatever you play on the black keys will work.

Have lots of fun!!