Abstract:The nature of music improvisation continues to provide an interesting showcase of the multifaceted and skilful ways we engage with and act within our environments. Improvising musicians are somehow able to generate musical material in real time that adaptively navigates musical situations. In this article I explore the broader aspects of improvised activity—such as our bodily interactions with the instrument and environment—as they relate to improvised music-making. I do so by drawing upon principles from the … Show more
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