To maintain interest when improvising or composing, vary:​
 

• starting point in the bar

• length of phrases

• starting note in the chord

• starting note in the range

• note density (number of notes per bar)

• articulation

• dynamics

• type of rhythms

• displacement of phrases

• size of intervals

• range coverage

• scaleic or chordal or chromatic approach

• inside and outside

• mood or emotion

• pace and surprises

• play in clear strong phrases