This paper investigates the relationship between error and choice in jazz improvisation. In the first of four complementary chapters, key terms (e.g. error, jazz, improvisation) are defined within the context of this dissertation. Next, a series of original interchangeable exercises for musical improvisation are annotated. These exercises are discussed within a jazz-specific framework, however they are easily adaptable to a wide range of improvisational settings. Chapter Three details the effectiveness of these exercises in several case studies. Issues surrounding listening, interaction, error, and choice are examined. Finally, avenues for future study are considered, in particular a reframing of error within the process of jazz improvisation.

This paper investigates the relationship between error and choice in jazz improvisation. In the first of four complementary chapters, key terms (e.g. error, jazz, improvisation) are defined within the context of this dissertation. Next, a series of original interchangeable exercises for musical improvisation are annotated. These exercises are discussed within a jazz-specific framework, however they are easily adaptable to a wide range of improvisational settings. Chapter Three details the effectiveness of these exercises in several case studies. Issues surrounding listening, interaction, error, and choice are examined. Finally, avenues for future study are considered, in particular a reframing of error within the process of jazz improvisation.

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