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simultaneous-processes · beaty2015-neuroscience-improvisation

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simultaneous-processes
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Improvising musicians manage several processes at once in real time: generating and evaluating melodic and rhythmic material, coordinating with other musicians, and executing fine motor movements.
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The improvising musician faces the unique challenge of managing several simultaneous processes in real-time—generating and evaluating melodic and rhythmic sequences, coordinating performance with other musicians in an ensemble, and executing elaborate fine-motor movements—all with the overall goal of creating esthetically appealing music.
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