Pianists' or organists' improvisations for silent films of the 1910s and 1920s were often based on:

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Pianists' or organists' improvisations for silent films of the 1910s and 1920s were often based on published catalogues of Romantic musical repertoire, as this type of music was popular and suited the dramatic nature of the films. Folk music and opera music from the Baroque era were less commonly used, and the avant-garde, modernist composers of the day were not typically associated with film accompaniment during this time period.

Pianists' or Organists' Improvisations for Silent Films of the 1910s