1. FOREWORD by Christopher Small
2. INTRODUCTION
It is advisable to read this before trying pieces in this section
4. FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
5. ONE TWO
An exploration of the fundamental rhythmic unit *L
6. ONE TWO THREE (FOUR)
Further developments toward fundamental rhythmic understanding
7. MIXED DOUBLES
Extends the previous pieces to instruments in a rhythmic group
interaction
8. FLOWER
Develops creative ornamentation towards free group interaction
9. MICROTONES
Explores fine degrees of pitch and broadens aural perception *L
10. COLOUR
investigates individual taste in sound
11. RHYTHM TREE
A rhythmic map 'L
12. ALL PURPOSE
A notated musical practice of the Rhythm Tree 'M
13. NUMBERS
Develops independence within specific rhythmic cycles
14. ODDSEVEN
Explores the harmonic possibilities of a scale within a rhythmic
framework
15. ONE TWO ONE THREE
An expanded version of 'Oddseven' using a chromatic scale
16. DOODEE
A rhythmelodic motif which develops toward a collective energy
explosion
*L: requires workshop leader
'M: includes notated music
IMPROVISATION SECTION
17. INTRODUCTION
Includes three preparatory exercises: 'Scribbling', 'Free Space' and
'Mouth Piece'
18. CLICK PIECE
Uses only the shortest, most concise sounds
19. SUSTAIN
Uses breath length to determine longest individual sounds
20. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
As 'Sustain', but using a specific melody or motif
21. 2 ALBERT
A musical or verbal stream of consciousness applied to 'Sustain'
22. SEARCH & REFLECT
A progression of exercises to heighten aural awareness and reflective
interaction *L
23. TRIANGLE
A trio discipline incorporating 'scribbling' in a free group
interaction
24. FACE TO FACE
Similar to 'Triangle' but performed by a duo
25. COMPOSE
Uses compositional invention collectively
26. SILENCE
Endeavours to confront the lack of silence within a free group
context
27. DOT PIECE
Similar to 'Silence', using only clicks
28. GHOST
Explores the individual accompanied by the collective
29. CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE METHOD
30. FEATHER FLOCK
Develops from minimal material to collective music making 'L
31. BIRD
A rhythmelodic phrase which is expanded independently and
improvisationally *L/M
32. D
Combines speed, energy and rhythm with spontaneous solo awareness *M
33. BECKETT (SAM)
Uses breath as 'Sustain', but toward minimal improvisation
34. APPENDIX
Adaptation of some of the pieces for other creative activities
35. HUMBLE SEAMEN HAYES
A notated musical score *M
Consists of four large GIF images, for printing out.