A Generative Grammar for Jazz Chord Sequences

Mark J. Steedman

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A Generative Grammar for Jazz Chord Sequences

Mark J. Steedman

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Abstract

The recursive character of musical chord sequences makes generative grammar a suitable formalism for describing the rules that constrain such sequences. A small number of rules are presented which generate the members of a large class of complex chord sequences that are generally recognised to be closely related, namely the set of jazz 12-bar blues. The rules are illustrated using a testing corpus of jazz chord sequences, and certain extensions are considered.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-77
Number of pages	26
Journal	Music Perception: An Interdisciplinary Journal
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/40285282
Publication status	Published - Oct 1984

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A Generative Grammar for Jazz Chord Sequences

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