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9.91Final form concept

A strong performance can use:

Intro

C-major material.

First melody statement

simple.

D7 section

bright color, slightly more motion.

ii–V return

clear functional resolution.

Second statement

more melodic freedom.

Solo

develop motifs over D7.

Final melody

simplify.

Ending

C6/9 or designed cadence.