Jennifer Lin: Improvising on piano, aged 14

The speaker, a first-time TED presenter, performs pieces by Josef Hofmann and Robert Schumann, discussing the process of musical composition and drawing parallels with art creation. The session includes an improvisation segment with audience participation, followed by an encore performance of 'Bumble Boogie'.

Who composed the piece 'Kaleidoscope' that was performed by the speaker?

• Franz Liszt

• Josef Hofmann

• Robert Schumann

• Pyotr Tchaikovsky

What is the main theme of Schumann's 'Abegg Variations' based on?

• A series of random notes

• A famous poem

• The name of a city

• The last name of a friend

What is the first step in the speaker's musical composition process?

• Choosing a style

• Creating a structure

• Generating musical ideas

• Polishing the piece

Which musical style did the speaker choose to compose in this year?

• Romantic

• Jazz

• Classical

• Baroque

What does the speaker compare the initial sketch of a drawing to in music?

• The main theme

• The structure of a piece

• The choice of style

• The final performance

What is a common challenge the speaker faces when trying to create art or music?

• Technical difficulties

• Insufficient resources

• Too many distractions

• Lack of inspiration

What does the speaker describe as 'flow' in the creative process?

• A time when nothing seems to work

• A period of intense study and practice

• A state of complete focus and effortless creation

• A phase of constant revision and editing

What activity does the speaker engage in to demonstrate improvisation?

• Creating a melody from selected notes

• Writing a poem

• Drawing a new character

• Playing a pre-composed piece

Which piece does the speaker perform as an encore?

• Kaleidoscope

• Bumble Boogie

• Moonlight Sonata

• Abegg Variations

What is the purpose of the note cards in the improvisation exercise?

• To decide the length of the piece

• To choose notes for a melody

• To select a random key signature

• To determine the tempo