Abstract
We present a numerical analysis of several performances of Zero Waste, a musical piece that results from the interaction of a pianist with a computerized notation and transcription system. Initially, two algorithmically produced measures of music are presented in staff notation for sight-reading. Software then transcribes these measures as played by the performer and displays them again for another round of sight-reading. This iterative process yields complex performances over the piece’s duration. Some performances led to a convergence toward somewhat simplified musical patterns, while others exhibited continuous change. Our analysis tracks this evolution through measuring the degree of variation between two consecutive iterations. The resulting graphs present new visualizations that support existing hypotheses about this iterative process of sight-reading and performing and point to new questions regarding automated transcription.
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