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47.60Level 30 — improvisation from rhythm first

Before selecting notes:

write a one-bar rhythm.

For example:

attack on:

1

2&

3a

4&.

Now improvise using only that rhythm for four bars.

Pitch changes.

Rhythm stays fixed.