The extended drum kit: A study of techniques and approaches in free improvisational contexts and their influence on contemporary compositions

Hedgecock, James (2020) The extended drum kit: A study of techniques and approaches in free improvisational contexts and their influence on contemporary compositions. Masters thesis, University of Huddersfield.

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Abstract

I had my first experiences of free improvisation early in my undergraduate studies at the
University of Huddersfield. Improvisation classes led by Philip Thomas and Simon H Fell in
my first year introduced me to the concept of improvisation without any kind of stylistic
conventions, sparking my interest in and enthusiasm for free improvisation. Following this, I
then attended the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival for the first time in 2014,
experiencing free improvisation for the first time in a live setting at a performance by
vocalist Phil Minton and double bassist Simon H Fell.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	M Music and Books on Music > M Music M Music and Books on Music > MT Musical instruction and study
Schools:	School of Music, Humanities and Media
Depositing User:	Christine Morelli
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2021 08:48
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2021 14:24
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/35454

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