27.82A complete 3/4 transformation workflow

Take a melody originally in 4/4.

Step 1

Play melody only.

Step 2

Mark important notes.

Step 3

Rephrase into 3/4.

Step 4

Use one chord per bar initially.

Step 5

Add bass-chord-chord.

Step 6

Smooth inversions.

Step 7

Add one suspension.

Step 8

Add one passing diminished/secondary dominant if appropriate.

Step 9

Create texture change for second section.

Step 10

Design classical-style cadence.

Now you've genuinely transformed the tune.