32.71A practical 8-bar planning example
Suppose:
Bars 1–4 = phrase A.
Bars 5–8 = answer.
Plan:
Bars 1–2
simple.
Bar 3
small fill.
Bar 4
half cadence.
Bars 5–6
slightly fuller.
Bar 7
secondary dominant.
Bar 8
full cadence.
That's already a coherent architecture.