Theory
HIGH-M synthesises four different analysis theories into one new analysis system. The single theories each react on different facets necessary for the automatic analysis of autonomy and interaction in clinical improvisations.
The analysis primarily relies on the Autonomy Microanalysis (IAP-AM) by Thomas Wosch, which is based on the Improvisation Assessment Profiles (IAPs) by Kenneth E. Bruscia. Applying the Autonomy Microanalysis requires several hours of workload and is therefore difficult to transfer into clinical practice. To implement IAP-AM into clinical practice, we regard automation as a central step towards shortening the workload for application.
A highly potent foundation for the automation of IAP-AM is the Music Therapy Toolbox (MTTB) of Olivier Lartillot. This Music Information Retrieval (MIR) and analysis tool processes MIDI-Data from dyadic improvisations and analyses visualizes the course of the improvisation in terms of several distinct musical features. In synthesising IAP-AM and MTTB compatibility in both ways needs to be assured, which consists on the one hand of the formalisation of IAP-AM for data-based analysis and on the other hand of the adjustment of the musical features of the MTTB.
To meet those needs, the Social Systems Game Theory (SGT) from Tom R. Burns is integrated into our theoretical setup. This model for social interaction does not only draw focus onto the peculiar situation of clinical improvisation but also works as a framework to formalise IAP-AM and its results.