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Toward a formal study of jazz chord sequences generated by Steedman’s grammar

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This paper shows how to generate jazz chord sequences incrementally using Steedman’s grammar by taking advantage of some formal properties. We point out the specific role played by particular chord sequences called “cadential sequences”. By precompiling them, one could improve the implementation of Steedman’s grammar in a real-time improvisation system, and make it more reactive to the inputs of the user.

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  1. IRCAM-UMR, CNRS 9912, 1 place Igor Stravinsky, F-75004, Paris-, France

    M. Chemillier

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I thank Mark Steedman for his comments on this text.

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Chemillier, M. Toward a formal study of jazz chord sequences generated by Steedman’s grammar. Soft Computing 8, 617–622 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-004-0386-3

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