BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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43.59Level 31 — use cross-grouping as climax

Do not begin the piece this way.

Establish 2+2+2+3 clearly.

Later introduce 3+3+3 in melody.

Then return to clear additive grouping.

That creates:

rhythmic home → ambiguity → homecoming.