Human-Performed Piano Improvisation in F Sharp Dorian, 1.1 GB

Alexander Paul Burton's dataset documents a live, unedited rubato piano improvisation in F Sharp Dorian. The 1.1 GB release includes multiple file formats such as MP3, CSV, and XLSX, capturing a high-density performance across the C3 to C6 range. It is released under a CC-BY-4.0 license as open-access anti-algorithm training data.

Use Cases

• Training generative music models on human expressive timing based on the unedited rubato performance.
• Analyzing musical structure and phrasing in neoclassical improvisation based on the described melodic and harmonic material.
• Studying the characteristics of the F Sharp Dorian mode for music theory research based on the described tonality.
• Creating benchmarks for AI music systems to compare against human decision-making in real-time improvisation.

Strengths

• Includes a 1.1 GB multi-format release with audio (MP3), tabular (CSV, XLSX), and visual (PDF, JPG, MP4) files.
• Captures a live, unedited performance with dynamic values reflecting the full expressive range from pianissimo to emphatic statements.
• Released under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license for free use.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Alexander Paul Burton

Collection Method

Live recording of a piano improvisation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-09 14:04:27; freshness should be verified.