Boards Quote by Robben Ford
“...I think of improvising as composing - fo me it's all about playing melodies. When I improvise, there's not a lot of real thinking going on, per se - it's more like riding a wave. and I know how to stand on the board”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar World Magazine, 2015
Improvisation is spontaneous composition, feeling the flow rather than overthinking.
In simple terms: Improvising is like riding a wave of music.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the moment and let intuition guide.
Themes
creativity
music
spontaneity
Mood
inspired
focused
Type
musical
creative
When to use this quote
- Live performance
- jam sessions
- songwriting
- studio recording
Key Concepts
Improvisation
flow
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare to improvise?
- What blocks your musical flow?
A Different Perspective
Improvisation still benefits from practice and skill.
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